Alma del Jaguar Blanco is an unfiltered, additive-free 100% blue agave tequila from the Feliciano Vivanco distillery (NOM 1414) in Arandas, in the Highlands of Jalisco, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
It is a proprietary blend of two tequilas: 80% fermented with natural wild yeast and 20% with Champagne yeast imported from France. The agave fibers from milling are added back to the open-air stainless steel fermentation tanks, classical music plays during fermentation, and each ferment is double distilled in copper pot stills. Made with just water, agave and yeast, it is bottled unfiltered by hand at the source. The brand was developed in partnership with Sergio Vivanco of NOM 1414, master distiller Sergio Cruz and Adam Fodor, President of the International Tequila Academy. A percentage of every bottle sold directly supports wild jaguar conservation in Mexico and the U.S., including the Northern Jaguar Project, and the tequila is packaged in recycled glass with agave-fiber labels and repurposed cork.
The nose brings cooked agave, orange zest, honey, cucumber, sea salt and pepper. The palate is citrus-forward and floral, with cooked agave, pineapple, clove, honeydew, bell pepper and hints of brine, and the finish is crisp and peppery with orange, grapefruit, sea salt and minerals.
The engraved jaguar label makes it a meaningful gift for tequila and wildlife lovers alike.
Unfiltered bottling keeps more of the agave's natural texture and oils.
Serve it slightly chilled to highlight the citrus and cucumber notes.
A pinch of salt on the rim of a Margarita echoes its sea-salt finish.
It shines in a Paloma with fresh grapefruit soda.
Its bright profile makes it a versatile blanco for sipping and mixing.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cooked agave, orange zest, honey, cucumber, sea salt.
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Palate: Citrus, floral agave, pineapple, clove, brine.
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Finish: Crisp and peppery, grapefruit and mineral.
Specifications
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Brand: Alma del Jaguar
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Distillery: Feliciano Vivanco, NOM 1414
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Style: Blanco tequila, unfiltered, additive free
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Yeast: 80% wild yeast, 20% Champagne yeast
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Distillation: Double distilled in copper pot stills
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Arandas, Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or chilled, or mix a Margarita, Paloma or Ranch Water. It pairs with ceviche, fish tacos or citrus salads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
At the Feliciano Vivanco distillery, NOM 1414, in Arandas, Jalisco.
What makes it different?
A blend of wild-yeast and Champagne-yeast tequilas, bottled unfiltered.
Does it support conservation?
Yes, a percentage of every bottle supports wild jaguar conservation.
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