Arette Blanco is a clean, artisanal 100% blue agave tequila from the Orendain family, distilled in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. It delivers bright agave character with herbal, citrus, pepper, and mineral notes. Smooth and versatile, it works well both for sipping or mixing especially if you want authentic agave without heavy oak influence.

Specs & Origins

Spec Detail Brand / Producer Tequila Arette, produced by the El Llano distillery under the Orendain family. Type Blanco Tequila (unaged) Agave 100% Blue Weber Agave, estate / fields around the town of Tequila, Jalisco. Cooking / Fermentation Agave cooked in high-pressure autoclaves; fermentation in open stainless steel tanks. Distillation Double distilled (pot still with some copper/steel) to preserve agave and botanical character. ABV / Proof ~ 40% ABV (80 proof) NOM 1109 (El Llano distillery)

Tasting Profile

Sensory Element Notes Appearance Clear, crystalline typical blanco, with bright silver highlights. Nose / Aroma Prominent cooked agave, fresh herbal notes, hints of citrus (lime or lemon zest), light floral nuance, some earth/mineral and faint pepper. Palate / Taste Agave leads with sweetness, then peppery spice (black pepper), citrus undertones, earth and vegetal touches; some folks detect salt/mineral character; moderate heat but balanced. Finish Clean and crisp; lingering agave, pepper, citrus; not overly oily or heavy.

What Makes It Special

• Heritage & Craft: Made by the Orendain family, who are one of the founding tequila families and keep many traditional practices in production.

• Estate Sourced Agave: Growing agave in their own fields gives more control over yield, maturity, and consistency.

• No Oak Influence: As a blanco, there’s no aging in barrels, so you get pure agave, herbs, minerals and the terroir of the Tequila Valley.

• Good Value: Many reviewers see it as offering strong character for the price solid blanco tequila without the premium cost of some aged expressions.

• Excellent for mixing: cocktails like Margaritas, Palomas, or any that benefit from fresh agave / herbal spark.

• Sipping blanco lovers will appreciate its purity and clarity.

• A tequila that reveals more with air: letting it open (swirl, rest) tends to soften alcohol heat and bring forward vegetal/herbal and floral notes.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

• Serve: Neat or slightly chilled to preserve aromas. Also great just with a big ice cube.

• Cocktails: Use in classic tequila cocktails where blanco shines: Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, Paloma, or even a Blanco Old Fashioned.

• Food Pairing: Fresh Mexican cuisine ceviche, tacos with lime, grilled veggies; salsa verde; also seafood, oysters; or fruit-infused desserts.

• Glassware: Small copita or sipping glass for neat; highball if mixing.