🥃 Olmeca Altos Plata
Unaged tequila of the Altos line from Olmeca, made from 100% blue agave from the Jalisco highlands; the line was created in 2009.
Olmeca Altos Plata is an unaged tequila from the Altos line of the Olmeca brand, made from 100% blue agave. According to Pernod Ricard, the Altos line was created in 2009 by two bartenders together with a tequila master. Strength depends on the market: 38% ABV according to Difford's Guide, 40% in the United States, and 43% on the Pernod Ricard page.
The agave is grown in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, at about 2,100 metres, and baked in brick ovens. According to Difford's Guide, the spirit is blended from two distillates: one where the agave is crushed in a modern roller mill, and another where it is crushed by a tahona, a stone wheel. It is distilled in copper pot stills and bottled without aging.
Why this matters to you. Unlike Olmeca Blanco, this is not a mixto but a 100% agave tequila. Compare it with Olmeca Altos Reposado to see what the barrel adds. Check the strength on the label of your bottle. WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 38% ABV (Difford's Guide), 40% ABV (US), 43% ABV (Pernod Ricard), depending on the market |
|---|---|
| Raw material | 100% blue Weber agave from the Jalisco highlands |
| Distillation method | copper pot stills; two distillates, from a roller mill and from a tahona |
| Minimum maturation | none (blanco class) |
| Year founded | 2009 (Altos line) |
| Legal basis | NOM-006-SCFI-2012 (Mexico), "100% de agave" tequila |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Olmeca Altos Plata → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Blue agave
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Olmeca, 🌵 Tequila
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Tequila 100% agave (100% de agave), 🥃 Olmeca Altos Añejo, 🥃 Olmeca Altos Añejo, 🥃 Olmeca Altos Reposado, 🥃 Olmeca Altos Reposado
Frequently asked questions
Are Olmeca Altos Plata and Olmeca Blanco the same thing?
No. Both are unaged, but Altos Plata is made from 100% blue agave, while Olmeca Blanco is a mixto with sugar syrup.
What is the strength of Olmeca Altos Plata?
It depends on the market: 38% ABV according to Difford's Guide, 40% ABV in the US according to Thirty One Whiskey, and 43% ABV on the Pernod Ricard page.
What is a tahona in Altos Plata?
A stone wheel used to crush baked agave. According to Difford's Guide, the tahona is used for only part of the distillate, and the rest is crushed in a roller mill.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Tequila 100% agave (100% de agave) — Tequila made only from sugars of blue agave from the area of origin, unlike the “Tequila” category, where other sugars may make up to 49%.
- 🥃 Olmeca Altos Añejo — The longest-aged tequila of the Olmeca Altos line: 100% agave from Los Altos, aged 18 months in oak casks, 40% ABV; on the market since May 2016.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Olmeca Blanco · 🥃 Olmeca Reposado · 🥃 Olmeca Altos Añejo · 🥃 Olmeca Altos Reposado · 🥃 Patrón Extra Añejo · 🥃 Patrón Silver
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Olmeca Altos Plata (100 % agave, unaged; Mampostería ovens; roller-mill and tahona distillates; 38 %)
- Pernod Ricard: Altos (created 2009; 100 % blue agave, Jalisco highlands; brick ovens, copper pot stills; Plata 43 %, Reposado 40 %, Añejo 40 %; Reposado and Añejo in 200-litre bourbon barrels)
- Thirty One Whiskey: Olmeca Altos Plata review (100 % blue Weber agave, ~2,100 m; brick ovens, tahona, copper pot stills; 40 % in the USA)
- NOM-006-SCFI-2012, Bebidas alcohólicas — Tequila — Especificaciones (DOF 13.12.2012): classes blanco, reposado, añejo
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)