Casa Dragones x Karol G 200 Copas Cristalino 750ML

Casa Dragones x Karol G 200 Copas Cristalino 750ML is a small-batch cristalino tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This collaboration between Casa Dragones and Latin Grammy-winning artist Karol G marks the brand's first-ever cristalino expression, named after the Colombian singer's hit single and produced in runs of fewer than 500 cases per batch.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof)  |  Origin: Jalisco, Mexico  |  Cristalino Añejo  |  Distillery: Destiladora San Nicolas (NOM 1489)

Production & Heritage

Casa Dragones, founded in San Miguel de Allende, produces 200 Copas at Destiladora San Nicolas in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. The Blue Weber agave piñas are processed through a two-step method involving acid thermal hydrolysis and a diffuser, then fermented with a proprietary yeast strain before being double distilled and proofed using natural spring water sourced from a 70-meter-deep volcanic aquifer. The resulting añejo spends over 12 months in custom American oak barrels before undergoing the cristalino filtration process, which strips the amber color while preserving the layered complexity built during aging.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with floral blossoms and crisp citrus before settling into roasted agave and sweet pine. Subtle vanilla oak and a whisper of honey round out the aromatic profile.

Taste: The entry is silky, with creamy almond and sweet roasted agave arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate brings baked plum, cocoa, and warm baking spice, while soft oak and honey deepen at the peak. The mouthfeel is notably smooth for a cristalino, carrying real weight without heaviness.

Finish: Long and round, with lingering honey, spiced wood, and a trace of dark cocoa. The agave sweetness gently fades, leaving a clean, warming close.

How to Drink 200 Copas Cristalino

Neat at room temperature is the ideal starting point — the cristalino filtration gives it the visual clarity of a blanco while delivering añejo depth, and a single large ice cube opens the floral and citrus aromatics without diluting the oak character. Three cocktails that complement this expression well: a Cristalino Margarita, where the almond and baked fruit notes add sophistication to the classic lime-Cointreau template; a Tequila Old Fashioned, substituting añejo whiskey and leaning into the honey and spiced wood finish; and a Paloma, where the grapefruit soda plays off the citrus and floral top notes while the oak backbone keeps it grounded.

Best For

• Gifting a Karol G fan who appreciates premium spirits
• Anchoring a tequila tasting flight alongside blanco and reposado expressions
• Collecting limited-run and celebrity collaboration tequilas
• Serving as a conversation-starting pour at an intimate dinner party

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 200 Copas Cristalino taste like? It leads with creamy almond and sweet roasted agave, develops into baked plum, cocoa, and warm spice, and finishes long with honey and spiced wood. The overall profile is smooth and layered, with the oak influence of an añejo but the visual clarity of an unaged tequila.

How does 200 Copas compare to Don Julio 70 Cristalino? Both are cristalino añejos filtered to remove barrel color, but 200 Copas is produced in batches of fewer than 500 cases, making it significantly more limited in availability. Don Julio 70 tends toward a lighter, more citrus-forward profile, while 200 Copas leans into richer notes of almond, cocoa, and baked fruit from its custom American oak aging.

Is 200 Copas Cristalino good for sipping neat? Yes — the cristalino process preserves the depth and complexity of añejo aging while removing barrel color, resulting in a clean, elegant sipper with a smooth mouthfeel and long finish. It is designed to be enjoyed neat or over a single ice cube.

Where is 200 Copas Cristalino made? It is produced at Destiladora San Nicolas (NOM 1489) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, using 100% Blue Weber agave sourced from the Jalisco highlands.

What foods pair well with 200 Copas Cristalino? Grilled white fish with citrus salsa highlights the floral and citrus aromatics. Dark chocolate truffles mirror the cocoa and spice on the mid-palate. Marcona almonds echo the nutty creaminess of the tequila. Mole negro, with its complex layering of chiles, chocolate, and warm spice, complements the oak and baked fruit character. Fresh ceviche provides an acidic contrast that lifts the honey sweetness on the finish.

What sizes does 200 Copas Cristalino come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle.

Is 200 Copas Cristalino worth the price? It positions as a premium, limited-production cristalino within the Casa Dragones portfolio, which already sits at the upper end of the tequila market. The sub-500-case batch size, proprietary yeast fermentation, volcanic aquifer water, and the Karol G collaboration all contribute to its positioning above mainstream cristalino offerings.

Why 200 Copas Cristalino?

This is Casa Dragones' debut cristalino expression, which alone makes it a milestone release for a brand known for meticulous, small-lot production. The sub-500-case batches place it among the more limited cristalino añejos on the market, and the use of volcanic aquifer spring water and a proprietary yeast strain during fermentation gives it a production pedigree that most celebrity collaboration tequilas simply cannot claim. The añejo aging in custom American oak barrels delivers genuine depth — cocoa, almond, baked fruit — that survives the cristalino filtration intact. For collectors and tequila drinkers alike, it represents a rare intersection of cultural relevance and serious craft.