A silver tequila is the most honest thing a producer can put in a bottle. There is nowhere to hide. No barrel time to smooth out a mediocre distillate. No filtration to strip away flaws. No additives to manufacture the mouthfeel and sweetness that the agave itself did not produce. What goes into the glass is exactly what came off the still - and that means the quality of the agave, the hands that harvested it, and the care of the distillation process are the only things that determine whether what you are drinking is worth your time. At $37.99, additive free, from 100% hand-selected Blue Weber agave out of Jalisco, Redondel Diamante Silver is worth considerably more than your time.

The silver is the entry point into the Redondel Diamante lineup - the most accessible and the most affordable of the three expressions. But entry point does not mean lesser expression. For serious agave drinkers, the blanco is actually the most demanding and most revealing test of a distillery's quality. Any experienced producer can use barrel time and finishing techniques to elevate an average distillate into something interesting. It takes a genuinely skilled production team with genuinely excellent raw material to produce a silver that stands on its own merits. Redondel Diamante passes that test completely.

The same philosophy that makes the Anejo Cristalino exceptional applies equally here. Solar-powered facility. Hand-selected agave harvested at peak maturity. Small batch hand bottling. Zero additives confirmed. The rooster on the label - a symbol of vigilance, light, and resilience that anchors the brand's identity - watches over a production process that has chosen quality at every decision point. At $37.99 the Silver is the most accessible proof of that philosophy and one of the best value propositions in the additive-free tequila market right now.

Brand	Redondel Diamante - Jalisco, Mexico
Style	Silver / Blanco - 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequilana
NOM	NOM 1619 - Jalisco, Mexico
Production	Solar-Powered Facility - Hand Selected Agave - Small Batch Hand Bottled
Additives	None - Confirmed Additive Free - Pure Tequila
Aging	Unaged Silver Expression - Raw Agave Character Preserved
Proof	80 (40% ABV)
Size	700ml
Price	$37.99 - Free Shipping with Code GAMBLER26

Crystal clear with a bright, water-white luminosity that is the visual signature of an unaged silver tequila. No color to speak of - and that is exactly right. What you see in the glass is the pure distillate, untouched by barrel or filter beyond what the production process requires. The legs are light and quick - appropriate for 80 proof with no added viscosity agents, the natural oil content of the agave providing a slight presence in the glass without the artificial coating that glycerin produces. This is what honest tequila looks like. Clean, clear, and completely transparent about what it is.

The nose opens with cooked Blue Weber agave asserting itself immediately - bright, vegetal, and distinctly alive in a way that only unaged tequila from genuinely high-quality agave can produce. This is the characteristic that separates a great blanco from a mediocre one. Cheap or poorly produced agave produces a harsh, solvent-like raw quality on the nose. Well-selected, properly roasted, carefully fermented agave produces a cooked sweetness that is earthy and inviting in equal measure. Redondel Diamante Silver opens with the latter. The agave is front and center and it is genuinely excellent.

Fresh citrus arrives behind the agave - lemon and a bright lime zest quality that is characteristic of highland Jalisco Blue Weber agave at its best. The citrus here is natural and vibrant, a direct expression of the agave plant's own acidity and brightness rather than anything introduced after distillation. A light herbal quality threads through the mid-nose - green and slightly grassy, the raw plant character that unaged tequila preserves and that barrel time gradually transforms. A subtle white pepper note arrives late, adding a mild spice that keeps the nose lively and signals what the palate has in store.

The nose is clean, bright, and completely additive-free in the most literal sense - every aromatic note belongs to the agave and the distillation process, nothing else. For serious agave drinkers this is the nose that confirms the brand is operating at a quality level above what $37.99 typically delivers in the silver category.

The palate entry is clean and smooth - a natural, agave-derived texture that 80 proof and zero glycerin produces when the underlying distillate is genuinely good. Cooked agave leads with the same conviction it showed on the nose, sweet and earthy and distinctly present without being harsh or aggressive. This is the first and most important quality signal on the palate: a silver tequila that opens with genuine agave sweetness rather than ethanol heat is a silver tequila made from properly cultivated and harvested plants.

Citrus follows immediately - the lemon and lime from the nose translating directly onto the tongue with a bright, clean tartness that provides structure and prevents the agave sweetness from becoming flat or one-dimensional. A light floral quality develops through the mid-palate, delicate and genuine, the kind of character that high-altitude Jalisco agave produces when it has been given the time and care it requires before harvest. White pepper and a mild grassy herbal note arrive on the back palate, adding the mild spice and green character that complete the classic highland blanco profile and make this a genuinely interesting palate rather than a simple, one-note pour.

The mouthfeel throughout is natural and appropriate for an unaged spirit at this proof - clean and light without the artificial weight of glycerin or the harshness of a poorly made distillate. The integration of the agave, citrus, floral, and herbal elements on the palate is the work of a skilled production team with excellent raw material. Everything belongs. Nothing feels manufactured or corrected after the fact. At $37.99 this palate competes directly with additive-free blancos priced significantly higher and wins the comparison comfortably.

Clean, bright, and medium in length - the finish is the most agave-forward element of the entire experience and the clearest statement of Redondel Diamante's production philosophy. The cooked agave character that led the nose and dominated the palate cycles back on the finish with warmth and a gentle sweetness that fades naturally rather than disappearing abruptly. The citrus from throughout the experience provides a bright, slightly tart exit note - lemon zest and a final lime whisper carrying the finish cleanly out to its conclusion.

The herbal and white pepper qualities from the palate provide a mild, pleasant warmth in the mid-finish that is the natural spice character of the agave plant rather than anything artificial. The finish closes down cleanly without bitterness, without harsh heat, and without the hollow, artificial fade that additive-sweetened expressions produce when the glycerin and sugar coat wears off. What you taste at the very end is exactly what you tasted at the very beginning - agave, citrus, and the honest character of a well-made blanco tequila from Jalisco. That consistency from nose to finish is the signature of a genuinely exceptional spirit at any price point.

The 4.5 reflects a silver tequila that delivers everything the category should promise and almost never does at this price point. Confirmed additive free. Genuinely excellent Blue Weber agave from Jalisco. A nose that opens with real cooked agave character rather than ethanol harshness. A palate that is clean, bright, and naturally textured without glycerin. A finish that closes down honestly rather than fading into an artificial sweetness echo. All of it for $37.99 with free shipping on code GAMBLER26.

The half star below the Anejo Cristalino's 5.0 reflects the nature of the category rather than any flaw in this bottle. A blanco tequila, by definition, has less complexity and less depth than a well-aged anejo with the full benefit of barrel time behind it. That is not a criticism. That is the category. Within the blanco category Redondel Diamante Silver is as good as it gets at this price point and genuinely competitive with additive-free expressions at significantly higher prices.

If you have not tried Redondel Diamante yet, this is where to start. It is the most direct expression of what this brand is building - genuine craft, genuine agave, and zero compromise on quality regardless of price point. Use code GAMBLER26 for free shipping. Buy it, pour it neat, and understand what additive-free actually means in the glass before you even get to the Cristalino.

4.5 out of 5. The best additive-free silver at $37.99. Start here. Live the Life. ♠