Suerte Blanco Tequila

Product Description

Suerte Blanco Tequila: Tahona-Crushed Highland Agave with Herbal Citrus and White Pepper

Suerte means “luck,” and this blanco is a tequila made the slow, traditional way. It’s handcrafted from 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, hand-harvested, slow-cooked in brick ovens, and crushed with a tahona, a roughly 3,000-pound stone wheel. It’s then double-distilled and rested for at least two months in stainless steel tanks before bottling at 40% ABV (80 proof), which the brand says helps it aerate and come out smooth.

It’s made under master distiller Pedro Hernandez Barba at NOM 1530 in San Francisco de Asís, Jalisco. The brand’s tagline for the flavor is herbal, citrus, and sweet, with a remarkably smooth finish, which makes it a versatile blanco for sipping and mixing. Suerte Blanco won a Silver Medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The Legend of the 400 Rabbits

Suerte’s label tells an Aztec story. Mayahuel, the goddess of agave, gave birth to 400 rabbits, and an agave farmer’s wife once saw them joyfully sipping fermented agave nectar. She gathered the elixir and shared it, and so began tequila. The artwork was designed by tattoo artist Adam Jackson.

How Suerte Blanco Is Made

• Agave: 100% Blue Weber, hand-harvested in Los Altos, Jalisco
• Cooking: Low and slow in brick ovens
• Crushing: Tahona stone wheel
• Distillation: Double-distilled
• Rest: At least two months in stainless steel before bottling
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)

Tasting Notes

Combining the brand’s notes with Difford’s Guide and Distiller reviews.

Appearance: Crystal clear.

Nose: Fresh-cut grass and hay, with lime, citrus, and cooked agave, plus a salty, dusty note.

Palate: Earthy, vegetal agave with herbal, citrus, and sweet notes, plus light tropical fruit and cracked black pepper.

Finish: Smooth and bright, with white pepper, citrus, and a touch of pine and eucalyptus.

Wine Enthusiast scored it 86 points.

Food Pairings

The herbal citrus and pepper pair well with ceviche, fish tacos, and grilled shrimp. It also goes with guacamole, carnitas, fresh salsa, and goat cheese.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat or with a lime wedge to taste the agave. It’s also a good margarita or paloma tequila, since the earthy, peppery agave holds its own against citrus. For a simple serve, try tequila with soda and a squeeze of lime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 80 proof (40% ABV).

What agave is it made from? 100% Blue Weber agave from Los Altos, Jalisco.

Is it aged? No. It rests for two months in stainless steel and is not oak-aged.

What is a tahona? A roughly 3,000-pound stone wheel used to crush the cooked agave.

What does “Suerte” mean? “Luck.”

Is it good for margaritas? Yes, and for palomas.

What’s the Still Strength? A separate, uncut 55% ABV version of the Blanco.

Explore More

Looking for more? Try the Suerte Blanco Still Strength, or shop the full Suerte collection. Browse our Blanco collection or Tequila collection for more.

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