Review; Tequila Volteo Blanco

Late last year saw the launch of Volteo, a new ultra-luxe tequila that boasts football quarterback Dak Prescott as one of its investors. Owned by Zamora USA, the company behind carajillo essential Licor 43, the brand promises an additive-free, organic experience made, of course, from 100% agave.

The word “volteo” loosely translated means “to turn things around,” which in so many ways describes Prescott and his resolve for overcoming difficulties. He has persevered through his share of life’s hardships to become one of the most respected and admired players in football, including the honor of receiving the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for 2022-23, which recognizes a player’s commitment to philanthropy and community impact, in addition to excellence on the field. Prescott’s mother, who raised him and his siblings as a single parent of modest means in Louisiana, succumbed to colon cancer in 2013 and his older brother tragically took his own life in 2020. In their honor, Prescott established the “Faith Fight Finish Foundation” to empower individuals, families, and communities to find strength through adversity. A portion of proceeds from Tequila Volteo sales is earmarked to support the foundation.

While reposado and reposado cristalino expressions are on offer, we received only the blanco for review for now. Let’s dig in.

Tequila Volteo Blanco Review

This is not a shy tequila, rustic and agave-heavy, with overtones of flamed citrus peel, burnt popcorn, and cilantro all in a swirl. Big and bold, there’s a vague smokiness about the rim of the glass that doesn’t evoke the sweetness of mezcal but which rather reminds me of barbecued brisket burnt ends.

On the palate, the tequila continues to push its agave-forward agenda, though a light, slightly buttery sweetness is effective at calming the more herbaceous qualities to a degree. Flavors of brown butter, pastry cream, and raw coconut meat offer a less earthy but still weighty character, while that gentle smokiness rings the edges — especially on the finish. There’s some fruit here in the form of cherry and raspberry notes, but these are fleeting. The fade-out is lengthy — nutty and peppery in equal proportions — and always leaning into its rustic, agave-laden underpinnings.

Luxe tequilas in this price band are often very refined to the point where they could often pass as a vodka. Volteo takes the opposite approach and makes no apologies for it — delicacy and nuance be damned.

80 proof. NOM 1586.

A- / $50

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