Pura Sangre Blanco Tequila 750ML

Pura Sangre Blanco Tequila 750ML is a 100% blue Weber agave blanco from the Jalisco highlands, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml format. Its dual-metal distillation process—stainless steel alembic first, copper pot still second—earned it recognition at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and an 88-point score from Tastings.com in April 2023.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof)  |  Origin: Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico (Los Altos Highlands)  |  Style: Unaged Blanco  |  Distillery: Tequileña (NOM 1146)

Production & Heritage

Pura Sangre is produced at Tequileña, registered under NOM 1146 and located in Atotonilco El Alto within the prized Los Altos (highlands) region of Jalisco. Highland-grown blue Weber agave tends to develop higher sugar content due to the red iron-rich clay soils and cooler temperatures at elevation. What distinguishes this blanco from most competitors is its two-stage distillation: the first pass runs through stainless steel alembic pot stills, which preserve a clean, bright agave character, while the second distillation moves to traditional copper pot stills, rounding out the spirit and stripping harsher sulfur compounds. The result is an unaged tequila that emphasizes raw agave expression tempered by noticeable mineral depth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh green agave leads, followed by warm cinnamon spice and vegetal undertones. Hints of mint and a buttery agave quality add complexity to a well-balanced nose.

Taste: The entry is surprisingly sweet and candied before pivoting sharply toward cracked black pepper and green pepper spice at mid-palate. Underneath, earthy agave minerality and a subtle salinity emerge, giving the medium-bodied spirit real backbone and textural interest.

Finish: Medium in length, with green agave reasserting itself alongside a lingering saline quality. The pepper fades gradually, leaving a clean, mineral-driven close.

How to Drink Pura Sangre Blanco

Sipping neat or with a single ice cube lets the dual-distillation character speak clearly; the interplay of sweet agave entry and peppery mid-palate rewards slow tasting. For cocktails, three options showcase its strengths:

• Paloma — the grapefruit soda amplifies the existing citrus-mineral notes and balances the peppery spice.
• Ranch Water — sparkling mineral water and fresh lime let the saline quality and green agave shine without competition.
• Spicy Margarita — jalapeño reinforces the natural cracked pepper character already present in the spirit.

Best For

• Introducing a tequila-curious friend to quality 100% agave blancos
• Building a highlands-versus-lowlands tequila tasting flight
• Weeknight cocktails where clean agave flavor matters more than barrel influence
• Gifting someone who appreciates artisanal pot-still distillation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pura Sangre Blanco taste like? It opens sweet and candied, transitions into bold cracked black pepper and green pepper spice, and finishes with earthy green agave and a distinctive saline note. The overall profile is medium-bodied, mineral-driven, and distinctly highland in character.

How does Pura Sangre Blanco compare to Fortaleza Blanco? Both are 100% agave pot-still blancos, but Pura Sangre uses a dual-metal approach—stainless steel alembic followed by copper pot still—while Fortaleza distills entirely in copper. This gives Pura Sangre a somewhat cleaner initial distillate with more pronounced mineral and peppery notes, whereas Fortaleza tends toward a rounder, more cooked-agave sweetness.

Is Pura Sangre Blanco good for sipping neat? Yes—its 40% ABV is approachable, and the layered progression from sweet entry to peppery mid-palate to saline finish rewards unhurried neat sipping.

Where is Pura Sangre Blanco made? It is produced at Tequileña distillery (NOM 1146) in Atotonilco El Alto, situated in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. This high-altitude region is renowned for yielding sweeter, more fruit-forward agave.

What foods pair well with Pura Sangre Blanco? Ceviche and aguachile complement the spirit's saline and mineral notes. Grilled shrimp tacos with salsa verde echo its green pepper character. Aged manchego cheese contrasts nicely with the peppery spice. Jicama salad with lime and chili mirrors its bright, vegetal side.

What sizes does Pura Sangre Blanco come in? The standard widely available format is the 750ml bottle.

Is Pura Sangre Blanco worth the price? Pura Sangre Blanco positions in the mid-range value tier for 100% agave blancos, and its dual-metal pot-still distillation and 88-point Tastings.com score suggest strong quality for the category. It punches above many blancos at a similar price point thanks to a more complex production process than single-still competitors.

Why Pura Sangre Blanco?

The defining feature here is the dual-metal distillation—stainless steel alembic followed by copper pot still—a technique most tequila producers do not employ. That process yields a blanco with unusual clarity on the agave note alongside a mineral-pepper complexity that feels more layered than the typical single-still product. Its 88-point score from Tastings.com and 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition recognition confirm that third-party evaluators have taken notice. For drinkers who want a highland blanco that delivers both clean agave brightness and genuine textural depth, Pura Sangre stands as a compelling and well-priced option within NOM 1146's portfolio.