Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco
Primo 1861 · Destilería Primo 1861
Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco captures the essence of agave in its purest, most luminous form—clean, bright, and radiantly unadorned. It drinks like a sunrise over the Jalisco highlands: honest, warm, and full of quiet promise. A beautifully crafted blanco that rewards sipping as much as mixing.
Nose
An immediate rush of bright cooked agave, layered with dewy citrus zest and fresh-cut grass. Subtle mineral undertones evoke wet stone at dawn, while faint white pepper and a whisper of chamomile linger beneath.
Palate
Clean and focused, with sweet roasted agave at the center, flanked by lime pith, green olive, and a gentle herbal complexity reminiscent of fresh thyme. A silky, medium-weight body carries notes of white grapefruit and a subtle earthiness that grounds the brighter flavors.
Finish
Medium in length, with lingering cooked agave sweetness, a peppery spark, and a final mineral freshness that recalls first light on limestone soil.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana)
- Production
- Traditional production methods with slow-cooked agave in brick ovens, natural fermentation, and double distillation in copper pot stills
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Traditional production methods with slow-cooked agave in brick ovens, natural fermentation, and double distillation in copper pot stills
- NOM
- NOM 1258
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Aurora Paloma — 2 oz Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling mineral water · Pinch of flaky salt · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh thyme
Food Pairing
The bright, herbaceous character of this blanco sings alongside eggs draped in smoky-tart tomatillo salsa, warm corn tortillas, and a scatter of fresh cilantro—a morning meal that mirrors the tequila's clean, sun-drenched energy.
Named for the year the family's agave heritage began, Primo 1861 is a tribute to generations of Jalisco tradition, distilling the first expression of agave into a blanco that feels as fresh and elemental as dawn breaking over the blue agave fields.
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