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Siete Leguas Blanco
TequilaIssue 53

Siete Leguas Blanco

Siete Leguas · Tequila Siete Leguas

$4880 proofNASJalisco, Mexico
Siete Leguas Blanco is a benchmark unaged tequila. The traditional tahona and roller mill combination extracts maximum character from highland agave, and the result is a spirit that's both pristine and deeply flavored. Essential for any serious tequila shelf.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Vibrant cooked agave dominates with bright citrus and a grassy freshness. Underneath lies a mineral earthiness and a hint of white pepper that adds complexity.

Palate

Clean and focused. The cooked agave sweetness is framed by lime zest and herbaceous notes—fresh mint and thyme. A subtle yeasty, bready quality gives the mid-palate texture.

Finish

Medium-length with a pleasant peppery tingle and a final pulse of agave sweetness.

Specifications
Agave
100% Blue Weber Agave (Highland)
Production
Tahona and roller mill extraction, natural fermentation with proprietary yeast, double distillation in copper pot stills
Region
Jalisco, Mexico
Cooking Method
Tahona and roller mill extraction, natural fermentation with proprietary yeast, double distillation in copper pot stills
Distillation
Double distilled in copper pot stills
NOM
NOM 1120
Additives Free
Yes
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Paloma Verde — 2 oz Siete Leguas Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with sparkling mineral water · Build in a tall glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh thyme.

Food Pairing

Ceviche with fresh mango and habanero

The Story

Made in the highlands town of Atotonilco el Alto by the Orendain family, who have produced tequila here since 1952 using a combination of tahona wheel and mechanical shredder to process their estate-grown agave.

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