El Tequileno Blanco Tequila
El Tequileno Blanco Tequila is the unaged heart of the Salles family's lineup — a blanco from estate-grown highland blue Weber agave, rested 14 days in American oak for balance and bottled in a 750mL bottle. Made at the family's own distillery (NOM 1108) with mineral-rich spring water from El Volcán de Tequila, copper pot distilled, and additive-free — the same spirit that has been the locals' choice in the town of Tequila and Guadalajara for over 60 years, now exported as 100% agave. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Format: blanco, rested 14 days in American oak — 750mL
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, estate-grown in Los Altos, Jalisco
- Distillery: NOM 1108 — the Salles family's own distillery; copper pot stills
- Style: additive-free, unaged-forward with a touch of oak balance
- Pairing note: the brand's signature serve is the "La Batanga" or a grilled-pineapple margarita
Highland Agave, Barely Touched by Oak
Fourteen days in American oak sounds like a contradiction for a blanco — but for El Tequileño it is the house signature: just enough wood contact to round the spirit's edges while keeping the cooked-agave brightness front and center. Volcanic spring water and autoclave-cooked highland agave do the rest. Browse more from El Tequileño or shop blanco tequila at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Cooked agave and herbal notes on the nose with delicate anise and black pepper; sweet cooked agave on the palate with a touch of spicy pepper; long finish dominated by agave and spice (per retailer consensus).
How to Enjoy
Excellent neat or as the foundation for classic cocktails — margaritas, palomas, and the brand's signature "La Batanga" (blanco, lime, salt, and Coca-Cola over ice).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Tequileno Blanco really rested in oak?
Yes — 14 days in American oak, a brief rest that adds balance without making it a reposado.
Is it 100% agave?
The exported US bottling is 100% blue agave; in Mexico the brand's historic domestic formula blends agave with piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar).
Is it additive-free?
Yes — no additives are used.
The pour behind every great margarita — order El Tequileno Blanco Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.