Reserva del Seor Almendrado is a traditional Mexican tequila liqueur produced by Tequilas del Seor (NOM 1124), one of the independent Jalisco distilleries operating from Guadalajara. The name translates to "heart of the almond," and the product is exactly that a blue agave tequila base carefully infused with real almonds to produce a smooth, nutty, lightly sweet cordial that has become a signature after dinner pour throughout Mexico and a cult favorite abroad. The profile sits somewhere between a premium amaretto and a gently rested tequila, with agave warmth on the backbone and a rich marzipan sweetness on top. Bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof), lower than a standard tequila to let the almond and agave flavors sit forward. Presented in the recognizable faceted glass bottle with the brown and green agave label. Served chilled as a digestif, splashed into coffee or hot chocolate, or stirred into an almond Margarita or old fashioned, Almendrado is one of the most versatile and nostalgic bottles in the Mexican liqueur category. 750ml.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Bright warm gold with a clean body and a soft viscous pour on the glass.

Nose: Toasted almond and marzipan lead with a soft whisper of cooked agave, vanilla, and a light touch of honey. Dessert forward but recognizably agave based.

Palate: Smooth, round, and gently sweet. Roasted almond and amaretto style nuttiness dominate, supported by soft vanilla, honey, and a quiet cooked agave warmth underneath. No harsh edges.

Finish: Medium length with lingering toasted almond, soft vanilla, and a faint agave lift. Clean rather than syrupy.

FAQ

Is Almendrado a tequila or a liqueur?
Almendrado is classified as a tequila based liqueur. The base spirit is blue agave tequila, but because it is flavored with almonds and bottled at 30% ABV rather than the 35 to 55% ABV range required for a straight tequila, it falls into the liqueur category. Think of it as the agave world's answer to amaretto.

What does Almendrado taste like?
It tastes like a nutty marzipan forward cordial with a soft agave backbone. The almond and sweetness lead, but the cooked agave warmth keeps the profile distinct from a pure almond liqueur like amaretto. It is often described as a Mexican amaretto for agave drinkers.

How should I drink Reserva del Seor Almendrado?
It is traditionally served chilled as an after dinner digestif, neat or over one large ice cube. It also works beautifully in coffee, hot chocolate, spiked horchata, an almond Margarita, or as an amaretto substitute in classic cocktails like an Amaretto Sour or Godfather style build.

Is this the same as amaretto?
No. Italian amaretto is typically a neutral spirit or brandy base flavored with almonds or apricot pits. Almendrado uses a blue agave tequila base, which gives it a recognizable cooked agave character underneath the almond sweetness that amaretto doesn't have.

Where can I buy Reserva del Seor Almendrado online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway with fast insured shipping nationwide.