The 10 Best Tequila Blanco to Try This Year from Taster’s Club

Written by Taster's Club Internal Team | Update March 2025

1. Tequila Ocho Plata

Tequila Ocha Plata comes from a single-field estate in Jalisco's highlands and is made from the finest, overripe agaves with maximum flavor. Using only overripe agaves harvested at peak maturity, the production process includes slow cooking in brick ovens, natural fermentation, and careful distillation to preserve the essence of the agave and its field.

Tasting Notes: This spirit boasts a clear, unaged brilliance in appearance. On the nose, it’s grassy and vegetal with delicate floral undertones. The palate offers deep, concentrated agave flavors, vibrant energy, and a touch of citrus. It finishes with a satisfying, spicy peppery note that lingers.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos Southern | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

2. Volans Ultra Premium Blanco

Volans Blanco Tequila, an unaged gem, artfully blends mature Blue Weber Agave with rain, deep well, and spring water, undergoing meticulous aeration. With this blanco, discover aromas of sweet cooked agave, minerals, and floral notes, mixed with hints of citrus, black pepper, apple, and pear.

Tasting Notes: This tequila is crystal clear and vibrant in appearance. On the nose, you'll notice sweet cooked agave, minerals, floral notes, and hints of citrus. The palate offers a blend of cooked agave, a touch of black pepper, and a subtle smokiness. Finishing smooth.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos Southern | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

3. Wild Common Still Strength Blanco Tequila

Wild Common Still Strength Blanco is a tequila that delivers bold, unfiltered agave flavor, crafted with care at NOM 1123 in El Arenal, Jalisco. Made from hand-selected mature agave, slowly cooked in brick ovens, and naturally fermented using open-air techniques, this spirit captures the essence of Mexican tradition. Its still strength bottling ensures an undiluted, intense flavor profile.

Tasting Notes: This tequila boasts a clear and robust appearance. On the nose, you'll notice fresh hints of citrus zest, cooked agave, and a slate-like minerality. The palate gives bursts of sweet agave, balanced with earthy undertones and herbal notes. It finishes with a long-lasting warmth and a peppery kick.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 50.0% | 750ml

4. G4 Tequila Blanco 108

G4 Tequila Blanco 108 is a high-proof Tequila that balances tradition with bold flavor. This blanco is crafted by the renowned Camarena family with four generations of expertise and made from 100% Blue Weber agave. The process uses traditional methods like stone oven cooking and tahona crushing with modern techniques. With a unique 50/50 blend of rainwater and spring water for a clean, distinct profile.

Tasting Notes: This tequila is crystal clear and intense in appearance. On the nose, it offers aromas of green apple, sweet agave, and a hint of vanilla. The palate shares the layers of cooked agave sweetness, citrus, and earthy hints. It finishes crisp with a lingering spice.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos Southern | ABV: 54.0% | 750ml

5. Arette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco 101 Proof

What sets this blanco apart is its meticulous creation process. The agave is slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens, followed by natural fermentation and double distillation in copper pot stills. This Tequila, similar to others in this list, uses Blue Weber Agave, allowing the pure essence of roasted agave to shine through. Its smooth, velvety texture offers the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness.

Tasting Notes: This Tequila has a clear appearance with a strong presence. On the nose, you'll notice aromas with hints of citrus and honey. The palate is agave-forward with notes of pepper, grapefruit, and lemon. The finish is spicy and leaves a lasting impression.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 50.5% | 750ml

6. ArteNOM Selección 1123 Blanco

ArteNOM Selección 1123 Blanco Tequila is crafted by Don Salvador Rosales Torres at Destilería Cascahuin in El Arenal. This blanco offers the essence of lower-brix agave from local Valley agaves. With earthy and herbal notes, ArteNOM Selección 1123 Blanco honors time-tested methods that enhance its natural sweetness and complexity. Fermented in open-air vats and distilled in copper pot stills.

Tasting Notes: This tequila offers earthy, vegetal aromas with subtle hints of herbs on the nose. The palate delivers a pure agave note with a touch of citrus and pepper, finishing crisp and refreshing.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 43.0% | 750ml

7. Don Fulano Tequila Fuerte

Don Fulano Fuerte is the original overproof tequila and it’s a masterpiece. With profound aromatics, it provides a rich range of spices and flavors while maintaining a mellowness highlighted by hints of jasmine and orange. Made from mature blue agave and distilled in copper pot stills, it stays true to its Jalisco Los Valles roots.

Tasting Notes: This blanco’s nose reveals rich spices complemented by floral hints of jasmine and orange blossom. On the palate, it delivers a balanced complexity with layers of agave, minerality, and citrus. The finish is full and leaves you with a bold kick.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 50.0% | 750ml

8. LALO Tequila Blanco

LALO Blanco is a tequila that’s crafted to honor the legacy of Lalo González, grandson of Don Julio. The Blue Weber Agave is slowly cooked in stone ovens and fermented with champagne yeast, creating a bright, crisp flavor profile. Distilled just twice, LALO Blanco celebrates simplicity and quality.

Tasting Notes: On the nose this spirit offers fresh citrus, obvious notes of agave, and a calm floral aroma. The palate is clean and crisp, with subtle sweet undertones. It finishes light and smooth with a dissipating sweetness.

Region: Jalisco / Los Altos Southern | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

9. El Tequileño Tequila Platinum

El Tequileno Platinum is a premium tequila that perfectly blends tradition and innovation, crafted with 100% Blue Weber agave from the mineral-rich soil of Los Altos de Jalisco. The brand was founded in 1959 and is renowned for its quality. After careful cooking, fermentation, and distillation, the tequila rests for 14 days in American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: This spirit offers a sweet agave aroma complemented by hints of oak and vanilla. On the palate, you'll find balanced flavors of agave nectar and light wood, leading to a smooth finish with a gentle oak warmth.

Region: Jalisco / Los Valles | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml

10. Alma del Jaguar Tequila Blanco

This artisanal tequila celebrates authenticity and tradition, crafted in small batches using hand-selected Blue Weber agave nurtured for 7-10 years in mineral-rich soil. The agave is slow-roasted in brick ovens and crushed with the traditional tahona stone method.

Tasting Notes: This tequila is clear and bright in appearance, with aromas of wet earth, floral tones, and sweet agave on the nose. The palate is refreshingly herbal with layers of citrus. Ultimately, leading to an invigorating finish.

Region: Jalisco, Los Altos Southern | ABV: 40.0% | 750ml