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$76.49−17%($109.27/ℓ)
Recommended price: $91.99
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Hussong
- Type
- Tequila
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- None
- Aromatic profile
- Fresh, citrusy, herbal notes
- Ingredients
- Blue agave
- Distillation method
- Double distillation in copper still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Variety
- Blue Weber agave
- Color
- Transparent
- Consumption
- Excellent neat, cocktails like margarita
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Of immediate freshness and pleasant cleanliness, this Hussong Tequila Blanco places the soul of the agave front and center without artifice. On the nose it opens with citrus notes and herbal nuances, supported by a mineral hint and white pepper that add liveliness; the sip is lean and fluid, with well-integrated alcohol and a clear texture that balances saltiness and acidity. A slightly peppery trail extends the finish, keeping a dry character and inviting a second taste without weighing it down.
Practical and versatile, it is perfect both for mixing and for simple tasting: it works very well as a base for classic cocktails, particularly the Margarita, but is equally good neat or with a small ice cube. It pairs naturally with fish dishes, ceviche and citrus preparations; it also supports white meats and mildly spiced dishes. Serve cool, not ice-cold, in a glass that highlights the aromatic clarity to best capture its essential profile.
Practical and versatile, it is perfect both for mixing and for simple tasting: it works very well as a base for classic cocktails, particularly the Margarita, but is equally good neat or with a small ice cube. It pairs naturally with fish dishes, ceviche and citrus preparations; it also supports white meats and mildly spiced dishes. Serve cool, not ice-cold, in a glass that highlights the aromatic clarity to best capture its essential profile.
Brand
Hussong
Baja CaliforniaMexico
Hussong is a 100% agave tequila brand that evokes the tradition of the historic Hussong's Cantina of Ensenada. The range includes commonly marketed Blanco/Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions and is imported/bottled for the US market.
- Produced as 100% agave tequila
- Narrative origin tied to Hussong's Cantina of Ensenada (1892)
- Combined agave cooking: traditional brick ovens and autoclaves
- Extended fermentation and double distillation
- Chill treatment and hand bottling in amphorae/terracotta jars
Specialities
- tequila
- tequila 100% agave
- tequila blanco
- tequila reposado
- tequila anejo
The story
The brand's origins recall the famous Hussong's Cantina of Ensenada (Mexico), historically cited since 1892. The modern brand claims this heritage and offers a line of tequilas inspired by the cantina's legacy.
Distillation
Double distillation (two passes) after extended fermentation with natural yeasts; process described by the brand but without a specific distillation site named.
Ageing
The Reposado and Añejo expressions (and other variants in the range) are aged in used whiskey barrels for variable periods (indicated roughly between about 4 and 15 months depending on the label).
Raw materials
- agave (100% agave)
Representative products
- Tequila Blanco 70cl - Hussong
- Tequila Reposado 70cl - Hussong
- Tequila Anejo 70cl - Hussong