Cincoro is unusual before you get anywhere near the liquid. The bottle is a tapered obelisk in smoked glass with a heavy faceted stopper, and it is one of the few genuinely distinctive pieces of packaging in a category full of them. What is inside justifies the presentation more than most luxury tequilas manage, because the production approach is actually different rather than just expensive. Most tequila draws agave from one growing zone. Jalisco has two that matter, and they produce noticeably different fruit. The Los Altos highlands sit at altitude in iron rich red soil and yield sweeter, brighter, more citrus and floral agave. The lowland valley around Tequila town has darker volcanic soil and produces earthier, more herbaceous, more mineral fruit. Producers generally pick a side. Cincoro does not. Highland and lowland agave are slow cooked in traditional ovens, then fermented and distilled entirely separately in small batches, and only afterward are the two distillates blended. That is more work and more tank space than a single source approach, and the point of it is to get both characters into one glass rather than averaging them out. It shows. The nose is fresh and cooked agave with citrus zest, light vanilla and soft minerality. The palate is smooth and layered, moving from sweet cooked agave through lime and grapefruit into white pepper and a gentle herbal edge, with a creamy mouthfeel that is the brand's signature. The finish is clean and silky and runs long. Drink it neat in proper stemware, where the highland and lowland layers separate out as it opens.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Jalisco, highland and lowland |
| Category |
Tequila |
| Expression |
Blanco |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave, dual region sourced |
| Cooking |
Slow cooked in traditional ovens |
| Production |
Highland and lowland fermented and distilled separately, then blended |
| Age |
Unaged |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear and bright, unaged with no wood contact.
Nose: Fresh and cooked agave together, with citrus zest, light vanilla, gentle herbal notes and a soft minerality.
Palate: Smooth and creamy, opening on sweet cooked agave before moving through lime and light grapefruit into white pepper and a subtle spice.
Finish: Clean, silky and long, with lingering agave sweetness and a gentle warmth.
FAQ
What proof is Cincoro Blanco? It is bottled at 80 proof, or 40 percent alcohol by volume.
What makes the production different? Cincoro sources agave from both the highland and lowland regions of Jalisco, then cooks, ferments and distills each separately in small batches before blending the two distillates. Most tequila uses agave from a single growing zone.
What is the difference between highland and lowland agave? Highland agave grown at altitude in red soil tends to be sweeter, brighter and more citrus driven. Lowland valley agave grown in darker volcanic soil is earthier, more herbaceous and more mineral.
Is it good for sipping neat? Yes. The creamy mouthfeel and balanced spice suit neat drinking, and at 40 percent the heat stays approachable while the flavor layers still develop in the glass.
Who founded Cincoro? The brand was founded by a group of five, led by basketball figure Michael Jordan alongside four fellow team owners. The name references that founding group and gold.
Where can I buy Cincoro Blanco Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
