Sauza 901 Silver is a 100% blue weber agave tequila produced in Jalisco, Mexico. The brand was originally launched by Justin Timberlake, who named it after the area code of his hometown Memphis and after the 9:01 PM hour when the night begins. 901 is now part of the Sauza portfolio under Beam Suntory and is produced at Casa Sauza in Tequila Valley, one of the oldest and most storied tequila houses in the region. The defining production note is triple distillation, which strips out some of the sharper cooked agave edges and delivers a softer, rounder, and more cocktail friendly blanco than a typical double distilled silver. Bottled at 40% ABV in the tall clear squared bottle with the signature red 901 banner label, this is a go to premium blanco for margaritas, Palomas, and sipping on the rocks.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Casa Sauza, Tequila Jalisco |
| Producer |
Sauza / Beam Suntory |
| Type |
Silver Tequila — Blanco |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Distillation |
Triple Distilled |
| Aging |
Unaged (Blanco) |
| Founded By |
Justin Timberlake (2009) |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Tequila Valley, Jalisco |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear with a clean, light body on the glass.
Nose: Soft cooked agave with a touch of lime zest, white pepper, and a faint sweet green note that leans more rounded than herbaceous.
Palate: Smooth and approachable with cooked agave sweetness leading, followed by citrus, a touch of white pepper, and a soft mineral character from the triple distillation.
Finish: Short to medium, clean, and warm with a soft peppery lift and a lingering sweet agave note. Built for easy sipping and clean mixing.
FAQ
Is Sauza 901 still Justin Timberlake's tequila?
901 was founded by Justin Timberlake in 2009 and was later acquired by Beam Suntory, which folded the brand into the Sauza family. Timberlake remained publicly associated with the brand but the production is now handled at Casa Sauza in Tequila, Jalisco.
Is Sauza 901 Silver 100% agave?
Yes. Sauza 901 Silver is made from 100% blue weber agave, unlike Sauza Silver, which is a mixto tequila made with 51% agave and other sugars. The 901 line sits as a premium tier above the standard Sauza blancos.
What does triple distilled mean for 901?
Most tequilas are double distilled. Triple distillation takes the spirit through one additional run, which softens the raw agave intensity and produces a cleaner, smoother, less aggressive blanco. The trade off is a slightly more subdued agave character compared to traditional styles.
What is the best way to drink Sauza 901 Silver?
It is built for cocktails first, sipping second. Use it in a fresh margarita, Paloma, or Ranch Water where its clean smooth profile shines. On the rocks with a squeeze of lime also works well. If you want a fuller cooked agave character for neat sipping, step up to a reposado.
Where can I buy Sauza 901 Silver Tequila online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway with fast insured shipping nationwide.
