Arette Tequila Blanco Fuerte 101 70 cl 50,5%

Some tequilas are made to be diluted in a cocktail. Arette Blanco Fuerte 101 isn't one of them. At 50.5%, it's built to carry its full agave character all the way through, whether sipped neat or shaken hard with ice.

Expert Description

Arette Tequila Blanco Fuerte 101 is a Mexican Blanco Tequila made from 100% agave, bottled at 50.5%.

The Arette brand traces its roots back to 1900 and is now run by the fifth generation of the Orendain family, with Eduardo and Jaime Orendain as master distillers. The tequila is distilled at the historic El Llano distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco – one of the oldest, still family-run distilleries in the region. Fuerte 101 is the stronger expression of the house's Blanco: the name refers to 101 US proof, giving the bottle a notably higher strength than a standard tequila. The agave is grown in the fields surrounding the town of Tequila and traditionally cooked in stone and brick ovens, before undergoing spontaneous fermentation in open-air concrete tanks and double distillation in copper pot stills.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cooked agave, hay, herbs and minerals.

Palate

Sweet agave notes with a touch of black pepper.

Finish

Spiced, with a hint of jalapeño and caramel cream.

Specifications

Name: Arette Tequila Blanco Fuerte 101
Distillery: Arette
Region/Country: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Blanco Tequila 100% Agave
ABV: 50.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7350056240077
Serving suggestion: Great in cocktails that need an extra dose of agave character, or neat for the seasoned tequila enthusiast.

Flavour Profile

Agave · Pepper · Spiced · Jalapeño

Did You Know?

Did you know the Arette brand is named after a horse? The showjumper Arete won two golds and a bronze for Mexico under rider Humberto Mariles at the 1948 Olympics – still the country's only gold medals in the discipline.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arette Tequila Blanco Fuerte 101

What does "101" mean in Arette Fuerte 101?

It refers to 101 US proof, which corresponds to the bottle's strength of 50.5%.

What does Arette Blanco Fuerte 101 taste like?

The nose offers cooked agave, hay and herbs, while the palate is sweet and agave-driven with a touch of black pepper and a spiced jalapeño finish.

Where is Arette produced?

At the historic El Llano distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, where the Orendain family has produced tequila since 1900.

Is Arette Blanco Fuerte 101 made from 100% agave?

Yes, it's distilled entirely from agave grown in the fields surrounding the town of Tequila.

How is Arette Blanco Fuerte 101 best enjoyed?

It works well neat for experienced tequila drinkers, but is also a strong choice in cocktails where you want extra agave character to carry through the ice.

Why is the brand called Arette?

It's named after the showjumping horse Arete, which won Olympic gold for Mexico in 1948.

What's the difference between Arette Blanco Fuerte 101 and a standard Blanco?

The key difference is strength: Fuerte 101 is bottled at 50.5% versus a typical Blanco's 38-40%, giving it a more concentrated agave character.