El Tesoro Blanco is pure, unaged tequila in its truest form, and it is one of the most honest expressions of agave on the list at Camp West in West Seattle. Distilled to proof and bottled right away, it captures every vibrant note the Highland agave has to offer, with nothing hidden behind a barrel. Made the traditional, tahona-crushed way at the famed La Alteña distillery, this is a blanco that connoisseurs reach for and newcomers fall for.
About the Producer
El Tesoro is made at Destilería La Alteña in Arandas, Jalisco, founded by Don Felipe Camarena in 1937 and now led by his grandson, Master Tequilero Carlos Camarena. The family is known throughout the tequila world for traditional methods: tahona-stone milling, fermentation with the agave fibers in wooden tanks, and distilling to proof without dilution. That commitment is exactly what makes the blanco so expressive.
Agave & Region
El Tesoro Blanco is made from 100% agave grown in the mineral-rich Highlands of Jalisco, at elevations around 7,000 feet. The high-altitude terroir lends the agave a rounder, fruitier, and more floral profile. Because the blanco is bottled without barrel aging, what you taste is the agave and the place it came from, clear and unfiltered by oak.
Tasting Notes
Expect a bright, clean nose of cooked agave with floral and citrus lift. The palate is vibrant and herbaceous, with fresh agave sweetness, a touch of pepper, and that signature Highland fruitiness. The finish is crisp and lingering, showing off the purity of the spirit.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
El Tesoro Blanco is excellent sipped neat at room temperature, where its agave character is on full display. It also makes a truly exceptional margarita or Paloma, bringing real depth and authenticity that lesser blancos cannot match. A pour of El Tesoro Blanco is $13.
FAQ
Why is blanco tequila clear? Blanco (or “silver”) tequila is bottled with little to no oak aging, so it stays clear and showcases the pure flavor of the agave.
Is blanco good for sipping or just cocktails? Both. A well-made blanco like El Tesoro is delicious neat, and it also makes a brighter, more agave-forward cocktail.
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