Don Fulano Blanco Tequila

We’re delighted to reintroduce our Spirit of the Year award for 2025. Alongside our Whisky of the Year and New Wave Whisky of the Year awards, it crowns a must-try spirit from across the spectrum, chosen by The Whisky Exchange staff and our panel of industry experts. The winner of this year’s award is Don Fulano Blanco, an exquisite tequila made from mature Blue Weber agave by Sergio Mendoza and the Fonseca family in the highlands of Jalisco.

With roots going back almost a century and a half, Don Fulano is the product of the Fonseca family of agave farmers in the Jalisco highlands. Master distiller Enrique Fonseca and blender Sergio Mendoza’s approach is characterised by long fermentation, traditional production methods and a close attention to distinctive terroir. The result is a collection of exquisite, characterful tequilas that truly reflect their people and place.