Mezcal de Tequila Blanco
Mezcal de Tequila · Destilería El Ranchito (NOM 1580)
Mezcal de Tequila Blanco bridges two worlds — tequila's bright agave character and mezcal's smoky soul — by employing traditional pit-roasting of the piñas before distillation. It's a fascinating expression that fits squarely into any conversation about smoke and flame, offering real complexity at a reasonable price point.
Nose
Intensely smoky cooked agave dominates the opening, recalling the pit-roasted methods of ancestral production. Behind the campfire character, bright citrus peel and green herbs emerge, with a mineral earthiness that anchors the aromatic profile.
Palate
The smoky character carries through to the palate with remarkable depth, layered with roasted agave sweetness and a peppery bite. Flavors of charred pineapple, wet stone, and dried herbs unfold across the mid-palate, balanced by a subtle salinity.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering smoke, cracked black pepper, and a clean mineral close that calls you back for another sip.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana)
- Production
- Agave piñas are slow-roasted in traditional underground stone pit ovens before being crushed, fermented, and double distilled in copper pot stills
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Agave piñas are slow-roasted in traditional underground stone pit ovens before being crushed, fermented, and double distilled in copper pot stills
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills after traditional underground pit-roasting of 100% blue Weber agave piñas
- Aging Vessel
- Unaged — bottled shortly after distillation to preserve the smoky agave character
- NOM
- NOM 1580
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Smoke Signal — 2 oz Mezcal de Tequila Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange peel
Food Pairing
The open-flame char on well-seasoned skirt steak mirrors the tequila's smoky soul, while charred jalapeños echo its pepper notes. Serve with warm corn tortillas, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime to bridge the spirit's citrus brightness.
By roasting agave piñas in underground stone pits — a technique predating the modern tequila industry — this expression channels the ancestral fire that once defined all agave spirits in Jalisco.
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