Blanco tequila, also called silver tequila, is tequila in its purest form. Blanco is used in margaritas and light, citrusy drinks. Blanco tequila is clear because it is bottled directly after being distilled. It is either aged for a short time or not aged at all.
Wondering what the best Blanco tequilas are? Lucky for you, we have a rundown of our favorite Blanco tequilas for you to try out!
Best Blanco Tequilas
El Tesoro Blanco
El Tesoro Blanco tequila is unaged and bottled directly after distillation. Tasting notes include agave, white pepper, and a touch of green olive.
Its immaculate taste earned it the 2022 San Francisco Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal and 96 points, along with the Chairman’s Trophy at the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Give this award-winning, agave-forward Blanco tequila a try!
Don Julio Blanco
Don Julio is a well-known tequila brand due to its fine ingredients. The Blanco tequila is light, crisp, and fresh-tasting. It is a pure, unaged, double-distilled tequila with tasting notes of agave and citrus fruits on the nose and a lightly sweet finish. Try this tequila in your next margarita for a refreshing drink!
Casamigos Blanco
Casamigos is most known for being the brainchild of American actor George Clooney. The Blanco tequila from the star-powered company is a light-tasting 100% Blue Weber agave forward tequila with hints of citrus. It is made from proprietary yeast, and the unique flavor is a result of an 80-hour fermentation process.
Espolon Blanco
Espolon’s smooth and balanced Blanco tequila earned it 93 points at the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and was a 2021 USC Finalist and 2021 USC Great Value winner. This award-winning tequila is best enjoyed as a shot, over ice, or in your favorite margarita! It is versatile and affordable, so give it a try!
El Jimador Silver
Similarly to Don Julio, El Jimador is a reputable tequila brand in the alcohol industry because it is affordable but adheres to great quality. This tequila is crisp and buzzing with citrus flavors that taste great on their own or in combination with your favorite mixers. It is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and is double distilled, which gives it a clear coloring.
Casa Dragones Blanco
Casa Dragones Blanco is such a smooth tequila that the brand recommends you enjoy this tequila on the rocks with a twist of lime, grapefruit, or lemon! The factor that makes this tequila stand out among the rest is the water used to create it. They use exceptionally pure, natural spring water, enriched with the perfect balance of minerals.
123 Organic Blanco (Uno)
123 Organic Blanco, pronounced Uno Dos Tres, is the Uno to the Uno Dos Tres. Mature agaves are hand-harvested before being slowly cooked to release their sweet taste. After natural fermentation and small-batch distillation, it is bottled and ready to go! One accomplishment to note is that it earned 96 points from Tasting Panel Magazine.
Fortaleza Blanco
Fortaleza Blanco tequila has tasting notes of citrus and rich cooked agave. It is a true tequila aficionado's Blanco meaning it is double distilled and fermented in open-air wood tanks creating the perfect balance for a Blanco tequila. The owner of the company says it is the best tequila on the planet. Try it for yourself!
Herradura Silver
Herradura Silver tequila is a double-distilled tequila made from 100% agave. It is fermented in open-air tanks, similarly to Fortaleza, and it undergoes fermentation with fibers. It rests in oak barrels and cooks in stone and brick ovens creating a smooth taste and a clear color.
Ocho Plata
Ocho Plata creates this Blanco tequila with 100% blue agave giving it a clear color and smooth finish. It features lively and clean flavors like cooked agave, citrus, black pepper, and fresh. It is balanced and easy to drink, so try it on the rocks or in your next cocktail!
Cheers!
Blanco tequila is generally a sweeter and lighter version of tequila best enjoyed on the rocks or in a refreshing margarita. Try out one of the best Blanco tequilas on our list the next time you want to spice things up!
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