Best Blanco Tequila
Best Blanco Tequila: Shadow Blanco
Shadow Blanco is a Black owned, Tennessee owned blanco tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, in Jalisco, Mexico. Unaged and bottled at 40% ABV, it carries cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper, a clean and versatile profile built for margaritas, palomas, and ranch water.
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What makes a great blanco tequila
Blanco is the purest expression of the category. It is unaged, so there is no barrel to hide behind. A few marks separate a great blanco from the rest, and Shadow Blanco meets each one.
100% agave
A great blanco is made from 100% agave, never a mixto. Shadow Blanco is 100% Blue Weber agave.
Zero additives
The best blancos are bottled without additives so the agave shows clearly. Shadow Blanco is made with zero additives.
Clean agave profile
A blanco should taste of cooked agave first. Shadow leads with cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper.
Versatility
A great blanco sips clean and mixes well. Shadow holds in a margarita, a paloma, or a ranch water.
Shadow Blanco at a glance
| Expression | Blanco, unaged |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shadow Tequila |
| Ownership | Black owned and Tennessee owned |
| Founders | Teddy Jasper and Tiara Jasper, siblings born and raised in Memphis |
| Agave | 100% Blue Weber agave |
| Additives | Made with zero additives |
| ABV | 40% |
| Crafted at | Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Tasting notes | Cooked agave, vanilla, white pepper |
| Best for | Margaritas, palomas, ranch water, citrus forward cocktails |
| Memphis distributor | Eagle Distributing |
| Nashville distributor | Ajax Turner |
Tasting notes
Aroma
Herbaceous and bright, with a soft thread of vanilla.
Taste
Cooked agave and vanilla, with a gentle lift of white pepper.
Finish
Soft, warm, and full bodied, clean from first sip to last.
Best blanco tequila for margaritas
Blanco is the tequila a margarita is built on. The unaged profile keeps the drink bright, and the agave holds its place against lime and salt. Shadow Blanco carries enough cooked agave and white pepper to stay present in the glass without turning heavy, which is exactly what a margarita needs. It works the same way in a paloma or a ranch water.
For local builds and venues, see Best Tequila for Margaritas in Memphis and Best Tequila for Margaritas in Nashville.
A Black owned, Tennessee owned blanco
Shadow Tequila was founded by siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper, born and raised in Memphis. The brand is Black owned and Tennessee owned, and the tequila is crafted in Jalisco at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438. Shadow Blanco is the cornerstone of the range, the clearest read on the agave before any barrel enters the story.
Read more on Shadow as a Black owned tequila brand and where it is crafted at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438.
Where to find Shadow Blanco
Shadow Blanco is available through select bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across Tennessee. In Memphis and West Tennessee it is distributed by Eagle Distributing. In Nashville and Middle Tennessee it is distributed by Ajax Turner. Use Find Shadow Near You and call ahead to confirm availability.
Best blanco tequila FAQ
What is the best blanco tequila?
The best blanco tequila is unaged, made from 100% agave, and bottled without additives so the agave shows clearly. Shadow Blanco meets each mark. It is made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, with notes of cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper.
Is Shadow Blanco additive free?
Yes. Shadow Blanco is made with zero additives from 100% Blue Weber agave at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, in Jalisco. It is unaged and bottled at 40% ABV, which keeps the agave profile clean and honest in the glass.
Is there a Black owned blanco tequila?
Yes. Shadow Blanco is a Black owned blanco tequila. Shadow Tequila was founded by siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper, born and raised in Memphis, and the brand is Tennessee owned. The blanco is crafted in Jalisco at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438.
What is the best blanco tequila for margaritas?
Shadow Blanco is built for margaritas. Its cooked agave, vanilla, and white pepper hold against lime and salt, and the clean unaged profile keeps the drink bright. It also works in palomas, ranch water, and other citrus forward cocktails.
Is Shadow Blanco 100% agave?
Yes. Shadow Blanco is made from 100% Blue Weber agave with zero additives at Casa Maestri, NOM 1438, in Jalisco, Mexico. It is bottled at 40% ABV.
Where can I buy Shadow Blanco?
Shadow Blanco is available through select bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across Tennessee. In Memphis and West Tennessee it is distributed by Eagle Distributing, and in Nashville and Middle Tennessee by Ajax Turner. Use Find Shadow Near You and call ahead to confirm.