Nobleza 33 Blanco Tequila

At Destilería El Pandillo in the Jalisco highlands, Felipe Camarena oversees Nobleza 33 Blanco. The agave is cooked slowly. Fermentation uses natural well water blended with harvested rainwater. This additive-free tequila is bottled unaged at 40% ABV, keeping the highland agave character central to the glass.

Sweet cooked agave arrives on the nose with citrus peel and fresh herbs. Wet-stone minerality gives those aromas an earthy counterpoint. Lime zest brightens the palate, where agave sweetness meets green herbs and cracked black pepper. The finish is clean and mineral, ending with a distinct peppery snap.

Serve neat at room temperature in a tequila glass or snifter. One large ice cube softens the pepper while preserving the citrus notes. For a Margarita, combine with fresh lime and orange liqueur, and finish with a salted rim.