Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1477 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Tequila Valley), Single Estate , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Valles) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens, Steel Oven (Direct Flame) , |
Extraction : | Tahona, Roller Mill , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | Wood fermentation tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation with fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Copper Pot , |
Aging : | - , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | Blended batches |
Aroma/Taste: Upon first nosing, there's a distinctive cheesy, lactic funk that stands out. This is the most unique aroma I've encountered so far in this blind tasting, being my 8th of 10. Wet leaves and mushroom notes almost overpower the cooked agave on the nose. The taste features cooked agave, black pepper, mushroom, and anise, but the highlight is a cherry-like, medicinal note. It’s reminiscent of Siempre’s Exclusivo Vivo in it’s flavor. Finish: The finish is a bit too lactic for my preference, but the hallmark blanco notes are present, including cooked agave, black pepper, and anise. It's warm, but the funkiness is a bit too pronounced for my taste, though not overwhelming. Overall: When tasted blind, this tequila is certainly the most unique blanco in my blind tasting thus far, but also my least favorite. While it's not overwhelmingly lactic, there's enough of it to not suit my tastes. However, there are positives: I enjoy the flavors of cooked agave, black pepper, anise, and mint. Just as I pick mushrooms off my supreme pizza, the same reason applies to why I'm not a huge fan of this blanco.