Lost Lore Tequila Blanco

Lost Lore Tequila Blanco is a small-batch highland tequila from NOM 1414 in Los Altos de Jalisco, made with 100% blue weber agave crushed using traditional tahona stone wheels. The tahona method, slower and more labor-intensive than modern roller mills, preserves agave fiber contact during fermentation and pulls mineral complexity from the volcanic stone itself. Master Distiller Sergio Cruz oversees production at the Vivanco family distillery, where the highlands' iron-rich red soil and cooler growing climate produce agave with higher sugar content and more pronounced floral character than lowland fruit. This blanco is bottled unaged to showcase that terroir directly. The Vivanco family has farmed agave in the Los Altos region for generations, and their distillery sits above 2,000 meters elevation where diurnal temperature swings slow agave maturation and concentrate flavor. After tahona crushing, the agave juice and fiber ferment together in stainless steel tanks using native yeast, then undergo double distillation in copper pot stills. The result is a tequila that tastes distinctly of place: the mineral backbone from tahona stone, the floral lift from highland soil, and the clean agave sweetness that comes from distilling to proof without shortcuts. Lost Lore represents the artisan side of Jalisco production, where small batches and traditional equipment still define quality. The nose opens with white pepper, lime zest, and wet stone, then moves into cooked agave sweetness on the palate with hints of green apple and a faint herbal bite. The finish is clean and peppery with citrus lingering at the edges. This is a blanco built for sipping neat or as the backbone of a margarita where you want the agave to speak clearly through the lime and salt. Pair it with ceviche, grilled white fish with cilantro, or fresh oysters where the tequila's minerality mirrors the brine. Available for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.