Volans 'Still Strength' Tequila Blanco, Mexico

Cooked agave intensity and mineral clarity define Volans Still Strength Tequila Blanco, a high-proof expression that delivers purity, precision, and remarkable balance. Bottled at still strength and crafted at El Pandillo with uncompromising traditional methods, this tequila highlights the raw beauty of Blue Weber agave amplified by altitude, water, and time-honored technique. It reflects a philosophy rooted in authenticity, where nothing is added and nothing is hidden.

Product Details:

• Owners: Chad & Christina Allen
• Distiller: Felipe J. Camarena
• Spirit Type: Still Strength Blanco Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• ABV: 53%
• Proof: 106
• NOM: 1579, El Pandillo
• Water Source: Mineral-rich spring water and deep well aquifer water
• Cooking: 22 hours in steam-powered stone and brick-lined hornos
• Extraction: Mechanical linear tahona
• Fermentation: Open-air fermentation with and without fibers
• Yeast: Proprietary Camarena family yeast and ambient yeast
• Distillation: Double distilled in copper pot stills
• Additives: None

Sensory Description:

The nose is expressive and layered, offering aromas of rich cooked agave, black pepper, citrus zest, fresh herbs, and pronounced mineral tones, with subtle hints of mint. On the palate, sweet agave leads, followed by briny minerality, citrus brightness, and assertive pepper spice. The texture is full and precise, delivering power without harshness. The finish is long and evolving, moving from sweet agave into peppery warmth and saline minerality, with minimal ethanol burn despite the elevated proof. Compared to standard blanco tequilas, this still-strength expression offers heightened intensity, depth, and clarity while remaining remarkably composed.

Diatiller’s Background:

Volans Tequila is produced at El Pandillo under the direction of Master Distiller Felipe J. Camarena, one of the most respected figures in modern tequila. Located in the highlands of Jalisco, the distillery is known for its meticulous cleanliness, innovative yet traditional techniques, and emphasis on water quality as a defining element of flavor. The use of both deep well and spring water contributes significantly to Volans’ mineral-driven profile, reinforcing the distillery’s reputation for purity and precision.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a Glencairn, snifter, or traditional caballito to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity. A few drops of water can further open the profile. This tequila also excels in spirit-forward cocktails such as a Tequila Old Fashioned, Paloma, or Ranch Water, where its intensity provides structure and depth.