Classic highland blanco.
- Producer region
- Highlands
- Agave region
- Los Altos
- 1139
- ABV
- 40%
- Production volume
- Medium batch
- Price range
- $48–$58
Tasting notes
Agave, mint, citrus, pepper.
About the producer
Historic highland distillery La Alteña, known for traditional methods and Paradiso extra añejo.
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The background behind this bottle.
What is a NOM number?
NOM stands for Norma Oficial Mexicana — a number assigned to every certified tequila distillery. Bottles with the same NOM come from the same plant, even when the brands are different.
Read TermThe types of tequila
Blanco (unaged), Reposado (2–12 months in oak), Añejo (1–3 years), Extra Añejo (3+ years), plus Cristalino — aged, then filtered clear. Each one shows the agave differently.
Read TermWhat does "additive-free" mean?
Tequila labeled "100% agave" can legally contain up to 1% additives — glycerin, sweeteners, caramel color, oak extract — without saying so. Additive-free tequila contains none of them.
Read PeopleThe Camarena family
One of tequila's most respected families. Founders of La Alteña (Tapatio, El Tesoro), and through Felipe J. Camarena, El Pandillo (G4, Pasote) — both in the Jalisco highlands.
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