Volans Blanco Tequila

Volans Blanco Tequila is distilled from fully mature Blue Weber agave in the highlands of Jalisco using a three-source water blend that sets it apart from most tequilas made with a single well or municipal supply. The distillery combines rainwater, spring water, and water drawn from a 450-foot-deep well, then aerates the spirit before bottling to integrate oxygen and soften the mouthfeel. That unusual water program and the decision to leave the tequila unaged place the focus squarely on agave character and mineral terroir, making this a blanco built for drinkers who want transparency rather than oak. Volans operates in the highlands of Jalisco, where cooler nights and volcanic soils produce agave with brighter acidity and more floral aromatics than lowland fruit. The three-water approach is rare in tequila production—most distilleries rely on a single aquifer—and the blend is designed to layer mineral complexity without masking the cooked agave. After distillation, the spirit is oxygenated in stainless steel tanks, a technique borrowed from winemaking that allows volatile compounds to settle and integrate before the liquid hits the bottle. The result is a blanco that drinks rounder and more cohesive than many unaged expressions straight off the still. The nose opens with sweet cooked agave and white flowers, followed by black pepper, green apple, and pear on the palate. Mineral notes run underneath—a signature of the high-altitude terroir and the well-and-spring water mix—and the finish is clean with a hint of citrus peel. Drink this neat to appreciate the water program's effect, or use it in a margarita where the floral and fruit notes will come forward against lime. It works particularly well in a paloma, where the grapefruit and mineral elements align with the tequila's natural profile. Volans Blanco is available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, with local Chicago delivery and nationwide shipping.