Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco Tequila
Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco Tequila is a 50% ABV (100 proof) high-proof blanco — the 9th test recipe that became the brand's foundation — made from 100% organic Blue Weber agave and rested 1–3 months in stainless steel before bottling. Distilled at NOM 1614 in Amatitán, Jalisco, with wild-yeast fermentation and double distillation in stainless pot stills with copper coils, it comes in a 750mL bottle. Order high-proof blancos online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof) — high-proof blanco
- Size: 750mL
- Rest: 1–3 months in stainless steel (unaged by oak)
- Agave: 100% organic Blue Weber agave; certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, non-GMO, additive-free
- Production: Low-pressure autoclave cooking (24h), four-pass roller mill, proprietary-yeast stainless fermentation, double distilled in stainless pot stills with copper coils, aerated
- Origin: NOM 1614 (Tequilera Tap), Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico
The Foundation Recipe, at Full Strength
No. 9 was the first recipe Cazcanes released — the 9th test batch, the one that worked — and it is bottled at a full 50% ABV. That extra 10 proof over standard isn't a gimmick: it carries the sweet cooked agave, floral notes, and subtle minerality the brand is known for with more intensity. The production is meticulous — 24-hour low-pressure autoclave cooking, a four-pass roller mill, proprietary-yeast fermentation, double distillation in stainless pot stills with copper coils — and the mountain water journey from the San Pedro de los Landeros peaks to the Navichi springs is the same as the whole line. Find it with the rest of Cazcanes or compare high-proof blancos.
Tasting Notes
Intense and clean. Official notes: sweet cooked agave, floral notes, and a subtle minerality. Extended brand copy adds a floral, sweet-agave, candy-corn nose; a clean, earthy palate of sweet agave, black pepper, and anise; and an extremely smooth, long finish of sweet floral and black peppercorn. The 100 proof amplifies everything without harshness.
How to Enjoy
High-proof blanco is cocktail gold: a ranch water, a spicy margarita, or a Paloma where the extra proof stands up to citrus and salt. Neat, add a few drops of water to open the floral and mineral notes. This is a blanco for people who think blanco is boring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is Cazcanes No. 9?
50% ABV (100 proof) — it is the brand's high-proof blanco.
Is it aged?
No — it rests 1–3 months in stainless steel only, with no oak contact.
What does No. 9 mean?
The 9th test recipe — the brand's foundation expression.
For the 100-proof foundation blanco from Jalisco, buy Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor — pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.