Cantera Negra Silver is a crisp, unaged 100% Blue Weber agave tequila from Los Altos de Jalisco, distinctive for its minerality and cooked agave, and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
The story of Cantera Negra traces back to Don Alberto Becherano, whose vision was to honor the traditions of tequila making in Los Altos de Jalisco while elevating them through careful innovation, from cultivating agave in mineral-rich soils to modern precision in distillation. The brand is known for its striking black-stone bottles and traditional approach.
As the foundation of the Cantera Negra portfolio, the Silver is bottled without oak to preserve the natural character of freshly distilled agave, emphasizing clarity, balance and purity of flavor.
It is crystal clear, with beautiful notes of citrus on the nose. Fresh cooked agave, green agave and herbal freshness lead on the palate, with a hint of black pepper and a touch of minerality, and the finish is perfectly smooth and gently spicy.
Blanco tequila is bottled unaged or rested for less than two months, so it shows the agave at its purest: bright, peppery and fresh. It is the classic choice for margaritas and palomas, and a good blanco is just as rewarding sipped neat.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. Sipping tequila is best enjoyed from a narrow-rimmed glass that concentrates the aromas, at room temperature and without salt or lime, so the character of the agave and the barrel can come through.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Citrus, fresh cooked agave.
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Palate: Green agave, herbs, minerality, black pepper.
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Finish: Smooth and gently spicy.
Specifications
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Brand: Cantera Negra
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Region: Los Altos de Jalisco
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Style: Silver (blanco) tequila, unaged
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Agave: 100% Blue Weber
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it chilled from a copita, or use it as a top-shelf base for a Margarita, Paloma or Ranch Water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it aged?
No, it is bottled unaged to preserve the fresh agave character.
Where is it from?
Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico.
How does it taste?
Citrus, cooked agave, minerality and a smooth, spicy finish.
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