Almendrado Reserva del Senor 750ML

Almendrado Reserva del Senor 750ML is a Mexican almond-flavored tequila liqueur bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Awarded a Gold Medal and 90-point "Exceptional" rating from the International Review of Spirits, this distinctive liqueur blends 100% blue agave silver tequila with natural almond flavoring introduced during a second distillation.

Quick Facts: ABV: 30%  |  Origin: Mexico  |  Style: Almond Tequila Liqueur  |  Distillery: Tequilas del Señor (NOM 1124)

Production & Heritage

Tequilas del Señor, operating under NOM 1124, produces Almendrado using a 100% blue agave silver tequila as the base spirit. What distinguishes this liqueur from conventional almond spirits is its production method: select natural almond flavoring is introduced during the second distillation in dedicated stainless steel tanks, rather than simply being blended in after distillation. This process refines and integrates the almond aromas and flavors directly into the spirit, yielding a more cohesive and nuanced profile than post-distillation flavoring would achieve.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with pronounced almond extract, supported by subtle sweetness and a faint agave undertone. It reads clean and inviting, with the almond character front and center.

Taste: A rich, glycerous entry leads to a lightly sweet, full body. The mid-palate develops delicate marzipan and cocoa flavors, while the tequila backbone provides a balancing bite that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. The overall texture is smooth and weighted, with more depth than a typical almond liqueur.

Finish: Long and spicy, with an almond nut fade that lingers alongside the agave character. The tequila dimension reasserts itself at the tail end, adding a dry, peppery counterpoint to the sweetness.

How to Drink Almendrado

Almendrado works well served chilled or over ice, where the cold temperature tightens the sweetness and lets the tequila base shine through. It also functions as a versatile cocktail ingredient:

• Amaretto Sour (tequila variation): Substitute Almendrado for traditional amaretto — the agave base adds earthy complexity to the citrus-and-almond interplay.
• Espresso Martini: The cocoa and marzipan notes pair naturally with coffee, creating a dessert-style drink with genuine depth.
• Mexican Coffee: Float Almendrado over hot coffee with a touch of cream — the almond and agave flavors meld beautifully with roasted coffee beans.

Best For

• After-dinner sipping as a standalone digestif
• Gifting someone who appreciates unusual tequila-based spirits
• Building a dessert cocktail menu with unique flavor profiles
• Introducing tequila fans to the liqueur category through a familiar agave base

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Almendrado taste like? Almendrado delivers rich marzipan and cocoa flavors over a full, glycerous body, with a long, spicy almond finish balanced by the bite of its silver tequila base.

How does Almendrado compare to Disaronno? While Disaronno is a grain alcohol-based Italian amaretto, Almendrado uses 100% blue agave silver tequila as its base, giving it an earthy, peppery dimension that Disaronno lacks. The tequila backbone makes Almendrado less purely sweet and adds a savory complexity uncommon in almond liqueurs.

Is Almendrado good for sipping neat? Yes — the 30% ABV makes it approachable on its own, and the full body and long finish reward slow, deliberate sipping, especially after dinner.

Where is Almendrado made? Almendrado is produced in Mexico by Tequilas del Señor, a distillery registered under NOM 1124, using dedicated stainless steel tanks for its distillation process.

What foods pair well with Almendrado? Almond biscotti and cookies complement the marzipan character directly. Dark chocolate truffles amplify the cocoa notes on the mid-palate. Flan or crème brûlée echoes the liqueur's creamy sweetness. Aged cheeses like Manchego provide a savory contrast to the almond and agave. Fresh fruit such as figs or roasted pears bridges the sweet and spicy elements.

What sizes does Almendrado come in? Almendrado Reserva del Señor is commonly available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Almendrado worth the price? Almendrado positions as a mid-range specialty liqueur, and its 90-point Gold Medal rating from the International Review of Spirits suggests quality that punches above its price tier — particularly given the unique tequila-based production method that sets it apart from mass-market almond liqueurs.

Why Almendrado?

The defining feature of Almendrado Reserva del Señor is its production technique: introducing natural almond flavoring during the second distillation rather than after. This yields a spirit where the almond and agave are genuinely integrated, not simply layered. Its 90-point Gold Medal from the International Review of Spirits confirms the approach works. In a category dominated by grain alcohol-based amarettos, Almendrado stands alone as a tequila-based almond liqueur with real agave character — a genuinely distinct bottle that occupies its own niche.