Tequila - Blanco

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Blanco is unaged tequila, and that's the whole definition. No barrel, no color, nothing sitting between you and what the agave actually tastes like. It's the category most people start in and the one experienced drinkers keep coming back to, for the same reason. Blanco tequila, also called silver, plata, or white tequila, is 100% blue agave in its most direct form. Whether you're building a margarita or sipping neat, this is where tequila starts. We ship to most states, with an adult 21 or older required to sign at delivery. What Is Blanco Tequila? Blanco literally means white in Spanish, and the name fits: this is a clear, unaged tequila bottled straight from the still or rested briefly in stainless steel, no more than two months, per Mexican regulation. You'll see it sold under a few names depending on the brand. Blanco, silver, and plata all refer to the same category. White tequila is another common term. If a bottle says any of those things and it's 100% blue Weber agave, you're in the same ballpark regardless of what's on the label. The key dividing line in this category is 100% agave versus mixto. A 100% agave blanco uses only blue Weber agave throughout fermentation and distillation. A mixto is permitted to use up to 49% non-agave sugars, which is how the bottom shelf stays cheap. The difference shows up in flavor and in how you feel the next morning. The Blanco Tequila Flavor Profile Unaged tequila gives you the agave plant with nothing buffering it. The profile tends to be agave-forward and crisp, with citrus notes of lime and grapefruit, white and black pepper, herbal and floral elements, and an earthy backbone that varies by region and production method. Blancos from the highlands of Jalisco lean brighter and more floral. Lowland expressions tend to be earthier and more vegetal. Neither is objectively better; the question is which profile fits how you're drinking it. Blanco vs. Reposado vs. Añejo: Which One Do You Need? The three categories split primari