Lost Lore Tequila Blanco Tahona

Lost Lore Tequila Blanco Tahona is a highland agave expression from NOM 1414 defined by a single production choice: tahona crushing. Where modern roller mills shred agave fibers fast, the tahona — a centuries-old volcanic stone wheel pulled by burro or tractor — gently crushes cooked Blue Weber agave from Los Altos, preserving mucilage, vegetal oils, and mineral depth that give this blanco its silky weight. Bottled at 86 proof with zero additives, this is highland tequila as it was made before mechanization, produced in Jalisco and available now in Lincoln Park. Lost Lore Tequila is distilled at the Vivanco family facility under Master Distiller Sergio Cruz, known for respecting old-world process while meeting modern consistency demands. The tahona wheel extracts less juice than a mill but leaves more texture — the starches and plant colloids that create creaminess on the palate. After crushing, the agave must ferments naturally, then distills in copper pot stills. The Los Altos terroir, with its red volcanic soil and high elevation, yields agave with pronounced citrus and herbal character, evident in every bottle bearing the NOM 1414 designation. The spirit opens with cooked agave, wet stone, cracked black pepper, and a whisper of olive brine — minerality typical of highland terroir. The palate is bright and round at once: lemon zest, fresh-cut grass, pure roasted agave sweetness, finishing clean with vegetal bite and lingering pepper. The tahona process delivers a thicker mouthfeel than most blancos at this proof. Sip it neat to taste the method, or use it in a margarita or paloma where the agave can anchor citrus and salt without disappearing. It pairs naturally with ceviche, grilled white fish, or fresh corn — anything that honors the vegetable soul of the plant. Off Premise in Lincoln Park stocks Lost Lore Tequila Blanco Tahona for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.