Siete Leguas Blanco
Siete Leguas · Tequila Siete Leguas
Siete Leguas Blanco is a benchmark unaged tequila. The traditional tahona and roller mill combination extracts maximum character from highland agave, and the result is a spirit that's both pristine and deeply flavored. Essential for any serious tequila shelf.
Nose
Vibrant cooked agave dominates with bright citrus and a grassy freshness. Underneath lies a mineral earthiness and a hint of white pepper that adds complexity.
Palate
Clean and focused. The cooked agave sweetness is framed by lime zest and herbaceous notes—fresh mint and thyme. A subtle yeasty, bready quality gives the mid-palate texture.
Finish
Medium-length with a pleasant peppery tingle and a final pulse of agave sweetness.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Highland)
- Production
- Tahona and roller mill extraction, natural fermentation with proprietary yeast, double distillation in copper pot stills
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Tahona and roller mill extraction, natural fermentation with proprietary yeast, double distillation in copper pot stills
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- NOM
- NOM 1120
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Paloma Verde — 2 oz Siete Leguas Blanco · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Top with sparkling mineral water · Build in a tall glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Food Pairing
Ceviche with fresh mango and habanero
Made in the highlands town of Atotonilco el Alto by the Orendain family, who have produced tequila here since 1952 using a combination of tahona wheel and mechanical shredder to process their estate-grown agave.
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