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Buen Vato
Buen Vato is a tequila brand presented as Tequila Blanco (70 cl, 38% ABV). It is known for its sustainable packaging approach (recyclable paper bottle) and for being produced in the Valle de Tequila region near Amatitán, Mexico.
- Amatitán · Jalisco · Mexico
- 1 product
Buen Vato
Meet the producer
The story
Buen Vato emerged on international circuits in 2022 (reported at Bar Convent Berlin) as an offering of Tequila Blanco from the Valle de Tequila. In 2025 the product was involved in a collaboration and launch on the Swedish market with distributor AliasSmith, which emphasized the paper bottle packaging as a distinctive element.
Production philosophy
The brand focuses on reducing environmental impact through lightweight, recyclable packaging and on processes aimed at lowering the carbon footprint along the commercial supply chain (e.g. bottling in Europe after bulk transport).
Territory
Valle de Tequila, near Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico
Production method
Agave from the Valle de Tequila; agave cooked in autoclave and slow fermentation; juice extracted with roller mill; double distillation. The product is often shipped in bulk at 55% ABV and reduced to drinking strength at bottling in Europe. The brand is produced by Tequila Selecto de Amatitán according to available sources.
Distillation
Double distillation; distillation in stills (sources report the use of stainless steel or copper stills).
Ageing
Unaged (Blanco)
Characteristics
- Type
- brand
- City
- Amatitán
- Categories
- tequila
- tequila blanco
- Raw materials
- blue agave (Agave tequilana Weber)
- Representative products
- Buen Vato Tequila Blanco 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Produced by Tequila Selecto de Amatitán (origin Valle de Tequila).
- Available as Tequila Blanco 38% ABV, 70 cl format.
- Sustainable packaging: recyclable paper bottle highlighted as a distinctive feature.
- Commercial practice of shipping in bulk and bottling in Europe to reduce environmental impact.