El Mexicano Tequila Blanco (750Ml)

El Mexicano Blanco comes from the Bañuelos family at Hacienda El Mexicano in Arandas, Jalisco. Three generations stand behind it. Their grandfather, Don Félix Bañuelos, helped found Cazadores.

The family waits until each blue Weber agave is at least six years old. The hearts cook slowly in autoclaves for up to a day. Fermentation then runs for more than a week. Last comes double distillation in small stainless steel pot stills. Only agave, yeast and water go in, with nothing added.

Lift the glass and you will smell cooked agave, bright lemon and a fresh hint of mint. The palate stays lively, with sweet agave, citrus fruit and a gentle herbal note. Many tasters also pick up black pepper, light minerality and a fresh grassy edge. It ends clean, long and refreshing.

You can sip it chilled to taste the agave clearly. It also mixes into a fine Margarita or Paloma, since the citrus notes are already there. Serve it with fish tacos, ceviche, grilled shrimp or fresh salsa.

This is a good pick if you want a family-made blanco with a clean, honest style. It is easy for new tequila drinkers, yet it has enough agave to please a fan.