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Jalisco 55
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Jalisco 55

A non-alcoholic reposado-style tequila spirit from Spiritless, built around sweet agave, citrus, and a hint of oak — made using the same reverse distillation process as their Kentucky 74 bourbon alternative.

About This Drink

Jalisco 55 is Spiritless's attempt to do for tequila what Kentucky 74 did for bourbon. The name follows the same logic — 55 calories per serving when used in their "Halfsies" half-and-half concept with real tequila, though it also works on its own. The process is the same proprietary reverse distillation that underpins the whole Spiritless range: building the spirit from the ground up using real oak, rather than stripping alcohol from an existing base. The flavour profile is aimed squarely at reposado territory. Sweet agave is the through-line, with citrus and mint giving it the brightness you'd expect, and oak adding a gentle structure underneath. It's not quite the full tequila experience — that distinctive agave sharpness is softer here, and the finish is shorter than you'd get from the real thing — but in a margarita or a paloma it holds up convincingly. Jalisco 55 has since been discontinued from the Spiritless website, though stock still turns up at various AF specialist retailers. Worth picking up if you come across it. Vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

Spiritless Non-Alcoholic Oak Distillate, Water, Natural Flavors, Agave Syrup, Glycerine, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Citric Acid

Key Specs

Per 100ml

ABV
0.5%

Dietary

VEGANGLUTEN-FREE

Tasting Notes

Taste

HONEY-SWEETENED AGAVE WITH SPICY OAK VANILLA AND A DELICATE PEPPERY FINISH. THERE'S AN UNDERLYING HERBACEOUS QUALITY THAT GIVES IT A CREDIBLE REPOSADO CHARACTER.

Aroma

SWEET AGAVE LEADS WITH ZESTY CITRUS FRESH MINT AND A FAINT CINNAMON WARMTH. CLEANER THAN MANY NA SPIRITS ON THE NOSE.

Character

Appearance
CLEAR FAINTLY PALE GOLD
Mouthfeel
LIGHT TO MEDIUM BODY WITH A SMOOTH GLYCERINE SOFTNESS.
Finish
SHORT GENTLY WARMING WITH LINGERING PEPPER AND CLEAN AGAVE SWEETNESS.

Production

Proprietary reverse distillation process using real oak

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Key Specs

Per 100ml

ABV
0.5%

Dietary

VEGANGLUTEN-FREE

Tasting Notes

Taste

HONEY-SWEETENED AGAVE WITH SPICY OAK VANILLA AND A DELICATE PEPPERY FINISH. THERE'S AN UNDERLYING HERBACEOUS QUALITY THAT GIVES IT A CREDIBLE REPOSADO CHARACTER.

Aroma

SWEET AGAVE LEADS WITH ZESTY CITRUS FRESH MINT AND A FAINT CINNAMON WARMTH. CLEANER THAN MANY NA SPIRITS ON THE NOSE.

Character

Appearance
CLEAR FAINTLY PALE GOLD
Mouthfeel
LIGHT TO MEDIUM BODY WITH A SMOOTH GLYCERINE SOFTNESS.
Finish
SHORT GENTLY WARMING WITH LINGERING PEPPER AND CLEAN AGAVE SWEETNESS.

Production

Proprietary reverse distillation process using real oak