Bottle of Don Pilar Blanco

Don Pilar Blanco

Type: Tequila
Brand: Don Pilar
Nom
1443
130 Ratings See All
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Production Details
NOM : 1443 ,
Agave Type : Tequilana Weber ,
Agave Region : Jalisco (Los Altos), Single Estate ,
Region : Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) ,
Cooking : Autoclave (high pressure) ,
Extraction : Roller Mill ,
Water Source : Deep well water ,
Fermentation : 100% agave, Classical music ,
Distillation : 2x distilled ,
Still : Stainless Steel Pot ,
Aging : - ,
ABV/Proof : 40% abv (80-proof)
Other : Rested in stainless steel

Profile

Aromas & Flavors Detected By Our Community

Aromas Detected

15
Agave (cooked)
11
Citrus
9
Flowers
6
Agave (raw)
4
Alcohol
4
Earth
4
Vegetal
3
Pineapple
3
Chocolate
3
White Pepper
3
Pepper (black)
3
Lemon

Flavors Detected

13
Agave (cooked)
10
Citrus
6
Pepper (black)
5
Vegetal
4
Alcohol
4
Agave (raw)
3
White Pepper
3
Earth
3
Vanilla
2
Pineapple
2
Orange Peel
2
Anise

Ratings

Personal Scores & Reviews From Our Community

Tequila Ninja
121 ratings
  • 80 Rating

The primary notes on the aroma are of a sweet orange zest with a damp and earthy minerality. The aromas carry through into the flavor, with tones of sweet orange, some herbal notes, light agave, as well as a Stevia-like sweetness. On the finish, a bittersweet combination of alcohol, earthy agave, and a lingering taste of Stevia sweetness.

Tequila Badass
434 ratings
  • 84 Rating

For the price point, a solid blanco for sipping or mixing

Tequila Wizard
804 ratings
  • 70 Rating

Medicinal + colas taste Aroma seems fake (cherry and fruity), minimal to no agave detected. Reminds me of a cherry cough syrup from sip to finish.

Tequila Badass
406 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Nice easy sipper. Very nice on the nose. Of agave (sweet cinnamon) , citrus, a little floral maybe a little caramel Taste is right with it agave up front black pepper on the back end. Not off putting but nice citrusy middle with a watered down lilly peddle in it. Oh and little vegetalness with a slight bit of anise cant forget that. very nice.

Tequila Ninja
128 ratings
  • 86 Rating

Aroma : Herbal aroma with notes of agave, citrus, pineapple, and lemon. Taste : Cooked agave with citrus, lemon, pineapple, and light pepper similar to the aroma. This one has a drier mouthfeel that manifests these herbal qualities a little differently than you may be used to. Finish : Medium length with more black pepper spice and citrus. This the first tequila I've tried that I would call "dry". Combined with the herbal notes, I would assume if you like gin, you'll LOVE this blanco.

Tequila Badass
494 ratings
  • 90 Rating

Head to toe delicious, great mouthfeel! Classic agave goes with toasted oats and lemon rind, definitely unique. Buy one to drink and one to save.

Tequila Savant
240 ratings
  • 81 Rating

Nice combination of raw agave, citrus, black pepper and a touch of honey. Smooth and easy on the palate and on the budget.

Tequila Phenom
369 ratings
  • 79 Rating

Aroma= Lemon zest Flavor= Tamarind w/a slight hint of lime. Smooth to the palate

Tequila Savant
224 ratings
  • 91 Rating

light, even and wonderful aroma. equal parts cooked agave, melon and spice. all very light. the taste is wonderfully, even stunningly even. no burn with plenty of the heart and soul of jalisco in every drop. remarkable. Azul Latin Kitchen South Lake Tahoe great menu of tequila $8 bottle 1/3 full requested champagne glass queso fortido and carnitas

Tequila Savant
214 ratings
  • 90 Rating

Just as described on the box, white citrus pineapple with white chocolate on the nose. Incredibly smooth creamy agave on the palate. Long citrus finish. Second visit confirms long does get better after you open them. I do notice and aroma of bread yeast.

Tequila Ninja
167 ratings
  • 74 Rating

Blind rated. On the nose there is a distinct presence of raw agave, pepper, a little mint, quite a lot of alcohol. On the palate it has a medium mouthfeel and a little alcohol burn and spice . Not really complex, but somewhat pleasant. A short alcoholic finish with very little agave. Not a remarkable blanco for me, but not bad either.

Tequila Savant
271 ratings
  • 82 Rating

The aroma is sharp and strong. Definite medicinal note but also vegetal and raw agave. There is also a slight hint of banana. The flavor is pretty soft and not as spicy as I was expecting based on the aroma. I get a bunch of raw agave but also very strong notes of mint. The finish is very smooth. Not overpowering at all.

Tequila Honey Badger
1450 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Aroma: get alot of raw agave with strong citrus notes. Very full bodied flavor, with flavor that lasts.

Tequila Savant
202 ratings
  • 82 Rating

-tasted blnd- Intense ripe melon and yeast on the nose, mild cinnamon. Consistent flavor - ripe melon and cinnamon. Pleasant and funky though not overly complex. Finishes relatively quickly.

Tequila Honey Badger
1346 ratings
  • 79 Rating

Tasted blind Nose - Unpleasant medicinal notes Taste - Initial sweetness that turns into the medicinal notes of the nose Finish - Short and medicinal

Tequila Savant
276 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Rated blind in Riedel Overture Glass: Crystal clear. Medium-sized bubbles hang at the edge of the glass on the pour. Coats the glass. Tears form immediately creating wide legs that tighten into well-defined tracks, leaving behind a constellation of small pearls at the top of the glass. Aroma: Moderately sharp herbal agave presents first. Lemon tea with hints of lime and crisp green apple present later, followed by subtle mint notes. A light white pepper can found throughout. This is a fresh, bright aroma with no discernable defects. Entry: Moderately thin body and fairly dry. Flavor: Light to moderate green vegetal and herbal agave flavors predominate with a dry tannic (but not woody) quality, and light pepper throughout. (Autoclave?) This doesn’t present as a defect, but defines the profile—dry and elegant, not overly complex. I could imagine this as a nice replacement for gin in a martini, or an elegant sipper on its own. Refined, conservative. Finish: The finish is dry and herbal, with light pepper of shorter-to-moderate length. Conclusion: This is not what I think of as my go-to profile, so my final score surprises me, but this is quite excellent nonetheless. I would look to add this to my library.

Tequila Savant
203 ratings
  • 84 Rating

soft floral nose, hard to find agave. soft sweet entry, but finishes big with pepper spice and nice bitter notes.

Tequila Aficionado
58 ratings
  • 64 Rating

A bit odd tasting, didn’t care for the finish.

Tequila Guru
89 ratings
  • 78 Rating

Good value, full month feel , cooked agave , vanilla , alcohol heat , sweet.

Tequila Guru
92 ratings
  • 76 Rating

Aroma- agave, sweet (maybe artificial), light Taste- cooked agave, vanilla Finish- burn then a sweetness that leaves an after taste that reminds me of an additive aftertaste. Overall impression- good for mixing, not a sipper

Tequila Maniac
31 ratings
  • 66 Rating

Herbal, agave and citrus in nose, light sweet agave and spices in the palate, medium to light body, has some medicinal notes that I am not a fan of, short finish. Not a remarkable blanco.

Tequila Guru
97 ratings
  • 83 Rating

Sugary nose, agave, floral Very very sweet. Pure agave tasting. Warm bite at the back end.

Tequila Savant
251 ratings
  • 75 Rating

Agave - slightly underripe Violet +++acid Rough edges Slightly water

Tequila Freak
22 ratings
  • 75 Rating

It’s an alright bottle, price is kind of average of an ok bottle

Tequila Guru
83 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Got absolutely blasted on this last night. Split and had a majority share of a quart around a campfire in Alberta with a buddy. Waaay to drunk to rate effectively. But what I do remember in the first 30 minutes..... A fantastic bottle of tequila. Everything a Blanco should be. Loads of cooked agave. Citrus and floral.

Other news & reviews

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The Tequila Tourist
Oct 10, 2012

Review #202 - Don Pilar Tequila Blanco

Don Pilar is quickly becoming one of my favorite lines of tequila. It may not be well known or a large company, but the thought and craftsmanship in which they put into their tequilas is evident.

Alcademics.com
Jun 08, 2009

Drinks With: Juan Carlos Contreras of Don Pilar Tequila

Juan Contreras is the son of Don Pilar, the guy whose name is on the bottle. He's also the brand ambassador and marketing director. I met him at Zazil for some tequila.