Volans 106 Proof Blanco Tequila Review | High-Proof Agave Excellence for the Serious Sipper | The Liquor Connoisseur
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- May 10
- 2 min read
Updated: 12 hours ago
Volans 106 Proof Blanco is a tequila for people who take their agave seriously. Crystal and Roger bring this high-proof expression to the library and evaluate whether the extra proof serves the spirit or just makes it hot.
Bottle Specs
Spirit: Volans 106 Proof Blanco Tequila
Category: 100% Blue Weber Agave Blanco
Region: Jalisco, Mexico
ABV: 53% (106 proof)
Price: ~$50–65
Additive status: Additive-free
NOM: Casa San Matías, Highlands-leaning expression
Why 106 Proof for a Blanco?
Standard Blanco tequilas are bottled at 40% — the legal minimum for tequila in the US market. Volans chose 106 proof for the same reason bourbon enthusiasts prefer cask strength: higher proof preserves more of the raw agave character and creates a spirit with more complexity and a longer finish. The difference is immediately apparent on the nose, where the agave is more expressive and the aromatics more pronounced.
Tasting Notes — Nose, Palate, Finish
Nose: Intense cooked agave, citrus blossom, and a grassy green note that signals Highlands origin. The high proof amplifies these aromatics significantly — this is a nose that commands attention. Palate: Bold and agave-forward, with the proof contributing a pepper heat that builds slowly. The sweetness of the cooked agave is present and counterbalances the alcohol well. Finish: Long and warming, with agave and white pepper fading into a clean, dry close.
How to Approach It
Water is not just acceptable here — it's recommended for a first tasting. A few drops of room temperature water opens up the aromatics and softens the proof just enough to reveal complexity that the full-proof expression partly conceals. After that first evaluation, drink it at full proof if you enjoy the heat — it's beautifully constructed for it.
🥃 Crystal & Roger's LC Recommendations
For agave enthusiasts: Volans 106 is one of the best demonstrations of what high-proof Blanco tequila can be. It deserves a place in any serious agave collection.
For whiskey drinkers curious about tequila: The high proof and bold agave character speak the same language as a cask strength bourbon. This is the bottle that converts whiskey drinkers.
In cocktails: Volans 106 in a Tommy's Margarita or a Paloma elevates these classics in ways that standard-proof tequilas don't.
LC Verdict
A high-proof Blanco that earns every point of its proof. Volans 106 is serious tequila for serious agave drinkers.
Drink To Remember, Not To Forget. 🥃
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