Hornitos Plata Tequila
Hornitos Plata Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL unaged blanco made from 100% blue agave at Casa Sauza (NOM 1102) in Tequila, Jalisco — double distilled and bottled without oak so the floral, citrus-bright agave speaks for itself. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% blue agave
- Style: Unaged plata (blanco), double distilled
- Distillery: Casa Sauza — NOM 1102, Tequila, Jalisco
Plata, the Way the Sauza Family Launched It
Hornitos dates to 1950, when Don Francisco Javier Sauza created the brand for Mexican Independence Day and named it for the little ovens — hornitos — used to roast agave. Plata is the purest read on the house style: Jalisco agave, cooked, fermented and double distilled, with no barrel between the still and the bottle. Shop the full tequila collection, meet the range on the Hornitos vendor page, or move up the aging ladder to Hornitos Anejo Tequila.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral and fruity with herbs and light citrus. Palate: Agave-forward with bright citrus. Finish: Warm and medium-bodied — short, smooth and dry.
How to Enjoy
Build a blanco margarita with fresh lime and a salted rim, lengthen it into a paloma, or sip it neat at room temperature to judge the agave on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Hornitos Plata and Reposado? Plata is unaged and bottled straight after distillation; Reposado rests at least two months in American oak, adding a slight woodiness and a warmer finish.
Is Hornitos Plata 100% agave? Yes — Hornitos describes the range as 100% pure agave tequila, and the Plata is made from 100% blue agave.
What proof is Hornitos Plata? 80 proof (40% ABV).
For a blanco with nothing to hide behind, add Hornitos Plata Tequila to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.