Chilled Award Winner of the Week: Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila

Chilled Award Winner of the Week: Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila

Turn up the heat. This week’s Chilled Award Winner of the Week is Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, earning an impressive 91 points and Double Gold in the 2026 Chilled Awards.

Infused with jalapeño, Tanteo delivers exactly what bartenders want from a spicy tequila: bold pepper character, fresh green notes and plenty of heat, balanced by just enough fruit and sweetness to keep things interesting.

What the Judges Said

On the nose, judges found jalapeño and tropical fruit, noting that the spice didn’t overpower the sweeter aromas.

The palate comes in hot and bold, with prominent notes of cayenne pepper, jalapeño and garden vegetables. As the initial heat settles, lingering green pepper notes emerge, leading into a long, spicy finish.

Made for Mixing

Where Tanteo really caught the judges’ attention was its potential behind the bar. Scoring 9.3 for mixability, judges found the tequila intense on its own but particularly well suited to cocktails. Its straightforward, garden-fresh pepper profile makes it an easy way for bartenders to add authentic jalapeño flavor and heat without losing the character of the tequila.

Its pale green-yellow hue and clean bottle design also earned high marks, allowing the distinctive color of the spirit to stand out on the back bar.

The Win

Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
Final Score: 91 Points
Award: Double Gold
2026 Chilled Awards

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