Mayaciel Blanco Tequila 50 cl 45%

The agave at Hacienda de Oro is left standing for up to eight years, well away from artificial fertiliser and pesticides, before it becomes Mayaciel Blanco. This is tequila the way it looked before anyone decided to complicate it.

Expert Description

Mayaciel Blanco is a 100% agave Mexican Blanco Tequila bottled at 45%.

Blanco means the tequila is bottled straight after distillation with no ageing, so the pure character of the agave stays front and centre. Mayaciel grows its own agave on fields in the Valle de Tequila, where the plants mature for six to eight years without artificial fertiliser. Production uses spring water filtered through volcanic rock and wild airborne yeast to kick off natural fermentation. The result is a tequila handcrafted in small batches at the Hacienda de Oro distillery in the town of Amatitán.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral, with a clean, unmistakable agave aroma.

Palate

Fruity and fresh, with a touch of lime and vanilla plus a light, tingling pepper note, while agave carries all the way through.

Finish

Long and complex, yet gentle to drink.

Specifications

Name: Mayaciel Blanco
Distillery: Hacienda de Oro
Region/Country: Valle de Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Blanco Tequila
ABV: 45%
Size: 50 CL
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: Classic as a shot with salt and lime, in a long drink with grapefruit or cucumber, or as the base of a fresh cocktail.

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fresh · Citrus-forward · Agave-driven

Did You Know?

Did you know the agave used for Mayaciel Blanco is left to mature for up to eight years on the fields in the Valle de Tequila, while agave for mass-produced tequila is often harvested much earlier? That long maturation is a big part of why the agave flavour is so concentrated.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mayaciel Blanco

What is a Blanco Tequila?

A Blanco Tequila, also called Silver or Plata, is bottled straight after distillation with no cask ageing, showing off the agave's pure, unfiltered character.

What does Mayaciel Blanco taste like?

Floral and fresh, with a touch of lime and vanilla, a light peppery edge and clear agave throughout.

Is Mayaciel Blanco an organic tequila?

Yes, the agave is grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides on Mayaciel's own fields in the Valle de Tequila.

Can Mayaciel Blanco be enjoyed as a shot?

Yes, it works well as a classic shot with salt and lime, but it is equally good in a simple long drink or cocktail.

Which cocktail suits Mayaciel Blanco?

Its pure agave character makes it a natural fit for a Margarita or Paloma, where the flavour is not drowned out by added sweetness.

Where is Mayaciel Blanco produced?

It comes from the Hacienda de Oro distillery in the town of Amatitán in the Valle de Tequila, where the Partida family has distilled since the 1970s.

What does "100% agave" mean on the label?

It means the tequila is distilled purely from blue agave, with no added cane sugar spirit, unlike a mixto tequila.