Tequila G4 High Proof Blanco 108 Proof
G4 · Destilería El Pandillo (NOM 1579)
G4 High Proof Blanco is a masterclass in textural direction — the elevated proof acts as a compass, guiding flavors through a dense, layered landscape of agave, mineral, and spice. Felipe Camarena's traditional brick-oven and tahona-influenced process yields a blanco that punches well above its price, offering a viscous, full-bodied experience that rewards contemplation as much as cocktail use.
Nose
A rush of bright cooked agave opens the glass, layered with wet mineral clay and fresh citrus zest. Beneath the agave sweetness, green herbs and white pepper emerge, joined by a faint floral lift that suggests honeysuckle and chamomile.
Palate
The higher proof delivers extraordinary textural density — an oily, almost chewy mouthfeel that coats the palate with roasted agave, cracked black pepper, and salted butter. Waves of citrus pith, warm cinnamon, and earthy mineral tones build in layers, the elevated ABV amplifying every nuance without tipping into harshness.
Finish
Long and assertive, with lingering cooked agave, white pepper heat, and a mineral-driven salinity that anchors the experience. The final echo is sweet herbs and warm earth.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana), Highland-grown
- Production
- Slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens (mampostería), crushed, naturally fermented in open-air stainless steel tanks, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. Bottled at still strength without dilution.
- Region
- Jesús María, Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens (mampostería), crushed, naturally fermented in open-air stainless steel tanks, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. Bottled at still strength without dilution.
- NOM
- 1579
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
The Compass Rose — 2 oz G4 High Proof Blanco · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes saline solution (20%) · Shake hard with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lime wheel dusted in Tajín.
Food Pairing
The tequila's mineral density and peppery bite mirror the serrano-lime fire of aguachile, while its buttery mouthfeel softens the raw shrimp's brininess. Thin cucumber slices and red onion provide a cooling crunch that resets the palate between sips.
Fourth-generation tequilero Felipe Camarena crafts G4 at his family's Destilería El Pandillo using deep-well water, slow brick-oven roasting, and a dedication to elevated proof that preserves every ounce of agave character the Highlands terroir can deliver.
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