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Most tequila sold in the U.S. is bottled at the legal minimum of 40% ABV. This is largely due to import fees (higher alcohol content tends to beget higher costs) and a push for consistency. After all, tequila is a relatively new flavor for most Americans, and distillers don’t want consumers to be overwhelmed by a blast of alcohol at first sip.

But let’s say, hypothetically, you’re looking for something a little stronger. You’ve navigated the world of agave spirits and set your sights on the horizon, eager to taste all those deliciously sweet, peppery and fruity notes that all too often get buried beneath a low proof point.

Alto Canto High Proof (48% ABV)

Alto Canto is a brand defined by its many details. Produced at the highest-altitude distillery in all of Mexico, the tequila is produced using traditional brick ovens, a volcanic tahona and the unusual addition of malolactic yeast in the fermentation process. Hidden within its bag of nerdy tricks, you’ll discover a tightrope of sweet and savory flavor. Breezy aromas of whipped cream, moss, lemon rind and slate make way for a palate loaded with vanilla, pear and honeydew on one hand, and vegetal flashes of bell peppers, mint and leeks on the other. All that plus a silky smooth mouthfeel that’s out of this world. Though distribution for Alto Canto is still rolling out across the country, the brand’s High Proof is available online at $95.

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