G4 Blanco de Madera is a special-release bottling we are proud to keep on the agave list at Camp West, the 21-and-over cabin-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant in the West Seattle Junction. It comes from Felipe Camarena’s El Pandillo distillery in the Jalisco Highlands, the same maker behind the G4 family, and it is a slightly unconventional, additive-free blanco with a wood story built into its name. For guests who want to taste what makes G4 a cult favorite, this is a memorable place to start in West Seattle.
About the Producer
G4 is made by Felipe Camarena, a fourth-generation Jalisco distiller often described as a bit of a mad scientist for his inventive, hands-on methods. He built El Pandillo to chase a purer expression of agave, and G4 is bottled additive-free, using only agave, water, and natural yeast. Blanco de Madera is one of his limited, hand-numbered releases, produced in small lots and prized by agave enthusiasts.
Agave & Region
The spirit starts with 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco, then is slow-roasted and double-distilled in copper pot stills. What sets this expression apart is the wood, or “madera.” The fermentation takes place in pine wood tanks rather than stainless steel, lending the blanco a subtle layer of wood character while keeping its bright, agave-forward core. The Jalisco Highlands setting gives the agave its signature sweet, aromatic personality.
Tasting Notes
Bottled at 90 proof, Blanco de Madera is more expressive and structured than a typical silver. Look for cooked agave, citrus, and white pepper on the nose, with a hint of soft wood and spice from the pine fermentation. The palate is clean and lively, with bright agave, herbal notes, and a gentle minerality, finishing long and warm. It is a blanco with extra dimension, ideal for tasting slowly.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
Because there is so much going on, we suggest drinking G4 Blanco de Madera neat at room temperature in a tasting glass, giving it a minute to open. It also makes a striking, agave-forward margarita or paloma if you would rather have it shaken. A pour is $16. Ask your server about the current lot when you order.
FAQ
What does “de Madera” mean? “Madera” is Spanish for wood. In this bottling it refers to the pine wood fermentation tanks, which add a subtle wood character to the blanco.
Is this a limited release? Yes. Blanco de Madera is produced in small, hand-numbered lots, so the specific batch can change over time, though the additive-free, agave-forward style stays consistent.
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