You must be of legal drinking age to enter. Please enjoy Blasfemus responsibly.
Roma is about an hour west of McAllen — roughly 60 miles on US 83. Blasfemus is the first agave spirit ever made in Texas, and Roma is the only place on earth to drink it at the source.
Because there is nothing like it in McAllen, and there cannot be. The only agave distillery in Texas operates inside an 1884 general store in a National Historic Landmark District, on a plaza a block above the Rio Grande. An hour of US 83 buys an evening nobody in the Valley can replicate.
“Had an amazing tour and explanation from Leonardo regarding the entire agave spirit process at their beautiful facility in Roma, Texas. Our time at their beautiful historic facility was very thorough, explaining the history and process of mezcal and tequila and ultimately the agave spirit they produce in Texas. We had many questions and the passion and knowledge held by Leonardo was evident. Highly recommend the visit to Roma to visit Ancestral facility to taste Blasfemus!!”
“We had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Ancestral Distillery and taking a tour with Leonardo. Not only is the distillery stunning but it’s steeped in history both in Roma and in its founders’ family histories. Leonardo’s knowledge of the production and history of both Agave and Mezcal is incredible and his passion for the agave spirit that they have created out of these rich traditions is so evident. We tried all three expressions of Blasfemus, the 7, 11 and 17 and each are beautiful and highlight the different agave varieties and they shine in each expression. If you have the opportunity to go, do! And bring plenty of friends along.”
“This place is amazing! A must if you’re in Roma — beautifully restored building with tons of local history. I purchased a bottle of 11 and I did a tasting of all three spirits, loved all three. I will definitely be going back — the patio in back was also very nice.”
Roma is about an hour west of McAllen — roughly 60 miles on US 83. Roma sits on the Rio Grande at the western end of the Valley, and the distillery is on the historic plaza at 702 N Portscheller St. Reserve ahead so the drive is never wasted.
No. Ancestral Craft Spirits is the only agave distillery in Texas — Blasfemus was the first agave spirit ever made in this state. Whatever the drive is, there is no nearer substitute, because one does not exist.
Make a half day of it. The Roma Bluffs World Birding Center is thirty seconds from our door and the National Historic Landmark District has 38 historic properties on the same plaza. Here is the itinerary we give people.
Yes, and groups are the usual case for a drive like this — one review says outright, “bring plenty of friends along.” Group size is limited by the historic building, so tell us the headcount when you reserve.
Reserve a tasting, book the Distiller for a Day, or ask about the courtyard for your event.