Santo Fino Blanco is the unaged cornerstone of the Santo Spirits range, a brand founded by musician Sammy Hagar and chef Guy Fieri. It is produced in Jalisco, Mexico at Tequila El Viejito under NOM 1107, a family distillery operating in Atotonilco el Alto since 1937, and it is built entirely from 100 percent Blue Weber agave grown in the Los Altos highlands. Highland fruit is known for larger piñas and a sweeter, fruitier sugar profile, and that character carries straight through into the glass because nothing here is softened by wood. The spirit rests only briefly after distillation before bottling at 40 percent alcohol by volume, or 80 proof, which keeps the agave expression clean and forward while staying approachable enough for everyday mixing. Santo lists the Fino Blanco as additive free, a claim recognized by independent verification programs that test for the glycerin, sugar syrup and oak extract commonly permitted in tequila production. What that means at the table is a spirit that tastes like cooked agave rather than vanilla. The presentation is equally distinctive: an opaque white bottle wrapped in a gold foil cross, topped with a copper capsule and natural cork. This is a versatile bottle. It has enough weight and complexity to reward slow sipping at room temperature, but it truly shines in a margarita or paloma, where the citrus and white pepper notes push through fresh lime and grapefruit rather than disappearing behind them. For anyone building a first serious agave shelf, or trading up from a mixto blanco to something verified additive free, this sits in an accessible price band without cutting corners on sourcing or process.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Jalisco (Los Altos highlands) |
| Category |
Tequila |
| Expression |
Blanco |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Distillery |
Tequila El Viejito, NOM 1107 |
| Age |
Unaged |
| Additives |
Listed as additive free |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear and bright, with no wood influence.
Nose: Cooked agave and lemon zest lead, with white pepper, dry hay and a faint floral lift underneath.
Palate: Silky and medium bodied, with sweet roasted agave, citrus peel, dried apricot and a gentle mineral earthiness. Delicate spice builds toward the middle.
Finish: Medium length and crisp, closing on dried stone fruit, black pepper and lingering fresh agave.
FAQ
What proof is Santo Fino Blanco Tequila? It is bottled at 80 proof, or 40 percent alcohol by volume.
Who makes Santo Fino Blanco? Santo Spirits, the brand co founded by Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri, produced at Tequila El Viejito in Jalisco under NOM 1107.
Is Santo Fino Blanco additive free? Santo lists it as additive free, and independent verification programs have recognized that status. It is made from 100 percent Blue Weber agave.
Is this the same as the 110 proof Santo Fino Blanco? No. This is the standard 80 proof blanco. Santo also releases a separate high proof blanco bottled at 110 proof.
How should I drink Santo Fino Blanco? It works neat or over a single large cube, and it performs especially well in a margarita, paloma or ranch water where the agave and citrus stay forward.
Where can I buy Santo Fino Blanco Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
