Sino is a small independent tequila brand that came out of the late 2000s wave of importers who felt the US market had gone flat and formulaic, and the bottle makes that argument before you ever open it. The black wraparound label, silver blackletter wordmark and heavy pewter style medallion on the shoulder are doing something closer to streetwear than to hacienda nostalgia, and it stands out hard on a shelf full of frosted glass and pastel agave illustrations. What is inside is more traditional than the packaging suggests. Sino Silver is made from 100 percent blue agave in Jalisco, twice distilled, and bottled unaged at 40 percent alcohol by volume so that nothing sits between the drinker and the raw agave character. This is a true silver in the strict sense: no wood, no resting period, no color. The profile is on the fresh and fruit forward side rather than the earthy side. Expect a clean agave nose, then a palate that runs through warm baking spice and soft orchard and melon fruit before finishing with citrus lift. It is more approachable than assertive, which makes it a flexible bottle to keep on a home bar. Serve it well chilled as a straight pour, or build it into a margarita where the sweeter fruit notes carry the lime rather than fighting it. Because Sino sits outside the big portfolio brands, distribution has always been patchy and the bottle turns up more often in independent shops than in chains. If you have had trouble finding it locally, that is why. For anyone who wants a 100 percent agave silver with genuine presence on the back bar and no celebrity name attached to it, this is a legitimately interesting pick.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Jalisco |
| Category |
Tequila |
| Expression |
Silver / Blanco |
| Agave |
100% Blue Agave |
| Distillation |
Twice distilled |
| Age |
Unaged |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear, unaged, with no wood contact or added color.
Nose: Fresh cooked agave up front, clean and direct, with a light herbal edge behind it.
Palate: Vibrant baking spice leads, with cinnamon and nutmeg giving way to ripe melon, kiwi and cool cucumber, all lifted by clear notes of lime zest.
Finish: Clean and slightly sweet, medium in length, with agave sweetness fading gently rather than turning sharp.
FAQ
What proof is Sino Silver Tequila? It is bottled at 80 proof, or 40 percent alcohol by volume.
Is Sino Silver 100 percent agave? Yes. The label states 100 percent de agave, meaning no added non agave sugars.
Is Sino Silver aged? No. It is a true silver, bottled unaged straight after its second distillation, so it carries no barrel color or oak influence.
How is it different from the Sino Spicy expression? That is a separate flavored bottling in the same brand family. This listing is the standard unflavored Sino Silver.
How should I serve it? Well chilled as a straight pour, or as the base of a margarita or paloma, where its fruit and citrus notes work with fresh lime rather than against it.
Where can I buy Sino Silver Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
