Don Vicente Fuerte Blanco is a high-proof, additive-free blanco tequila from master distiller Felipe Camarena, bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV). It is distilled at El Pandillo in Jesús María, in the Highlands of Jalisco.
Felipe Camarena is one of the most respected names in tequila, known for combining traditional methods with innovative techniques at El Pandillo. The agave is hand-selected and mature, grown in the family's own fields. Fermentation uses a blend of wooden and stainless-steel tanks, with and without agave fibres, which creates a vast complexity of flavours. Don Vicente Fuerte is confirmed additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker.
Fuerte means strong, and this is the tipping point of traditionally made, artisanal tequila. It has an exquisitely rich cooked agave presence that is rarely found elsewhere, followed by intense minerality, earthiness and citrus. Despite its 108 proof, it is remarkably smooth and creamy, so you can savour every sip.
A tequila lover's tequila, it makes a fine gift for anyone who appreciates high-proof agave.
Sip it neat and let it open in the glass.
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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Agave: Exquisitely rich cooked agave.
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Character: Intense minerality, earthiness and citrus.
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Texture: Smooth and creamy despite 108 proof.
Specifications
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Producer: Don Vicente (Felipe Camarena, El Pandillo)
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Style: Blanco Tequila, high proof, additive-free
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Agave: 100% blue agave, family fields
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Proof / ABV: 108 proof (54% ABV)
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Region: Jesús María, Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, or add a drop of water to open the agave. It pairs with ceviche, grilled octopus or fresh cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes it?
Master distiller Felipe Camarena, at El Pandillo.
Is it additive-free?
Yes, confirmed by Tequila Matchmaker.
How is it fermented?
In a blend of wooden and stainless-steel tanks, with and without fibres.
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