10 Standout Blanco Tequilas to Try
The tequila world is more complex than it seems. There are various styles including blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, joven, cristalino, and even mixto.
It would be easy to get overwhelmed by sifting through all the different types. While we could get into the definition of each of these types of tequila, today is all about blanco.
Blanco tequila (also known as plata or silver tequila) is a designation for tequila that was either completely unaged or lightly aged for only a few weeks or months. Clear in color, it’s known for its flavors of vegetal agave, vanilla, and spices. When made well, it’s crisp, clean, and perfect for mixing into cocktails like the classic Margarita, Paloma, or even a refreshing Ranch Water.
Here are some of the most balanced, mixable blanco tequilas that stand out from the rest.
Loca Loka Blanco
This additive-free tequila is known for melding the worlds of Mexican and Indian culture and its flavors of ripe fruit, roasted agave, and light floral notes.
Cascahuin Blanco
Cascahuin Blanco deserves a spot on your home bar simply because of its elegant, unique flavor profile from roasting the agave in stone ovens. It’s known for its notes of citrus, cracked black pepper, and vegetal agave.
Siete Leguas Blanco
Siete Leguas Blanco is an 80-proof, memorable tequila that belongs on your home bar. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, it’s known for its creamy mouthfeel and flavors like cooked agave, mint, vanilla, and a gentle herbal quality.
Mijenta Blanco
This 100% Blue Weber agave tequila is well-known for its clean, crisp flavor profile featuring notes of roasted agave, ripe tropical fruits, vanilla, and citrus peels.
Lalo Blanco
You’re going to spend a little more for Lalo Blanco, but it’s worth it. Made with Blue Weber agave, deep well water, and Champagne yeast, it’s known for its mellow, crisp profile of cooked agave, caramel, and gentle spices.
Espolon Blanco
There might be no better bargain blanco tequila than Espolon Blanco. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, it’s known for its smooth, balanced flavor featuring notes of citrus peels, agave, tropical fruits, and light spices.
Cazcanes No.7 Blanco
Cazcanes is another tequila brand you’re going to spend more for, but it’s absolutely worth it. Cazcanes No.7 Blanco is an unaged expression known for hints of vanilla, grapefruit, caramel, and coconut.
Panatalones Blanco
This organic tequila brand was co-founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey. This award-winning tequila is known for its flavors of honey, vanilla, agave, and citrus peels.
Lunazul Blanco
This award-winning blanco tequila is known for its multi-layered, balanced flavor profile. Great for mixing, it features hints of citrus zest, mint, tropical fruit, agave, and black pepper.
Casa Dragones Blanco
This small batch, 100% Blue Agave silver tequila is known for its pure, clean palate featuring notes of apples, cooked agave, ripe fruit, and pepper.
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