Agave, cinnamon, vanilla, fruit — not over-oaked, a nice sip.
Tasted at the Agave Bros event “Battle of the Blancos”
LOTE No: MICASA/SILVER 100/001 18/01/2011 cooked agave, vegetal, some earthiness on the aroma. flavor starts with cooked agave and olive (not salty brine) and bready. some tropical fruit (not bright or upfront) and maybe subtle pine comes out in finish
There is a certain facination with the small brands. They are often driven by very dedicated people who put up a fierce fight to stay in a very competitive market.
Tequila is taking over bars, cocktail lists and palates all over the Bay Area and as we reported this week, several young companies are jumping into the booming market for Mexico's national spirit.
The 3rd Annual New York International Spirits Competition honored Mi Casa Tequila as ‘Tequila Distillery of the Year.’
Mi Casa Blanco Nose: Cooked agave, lemongrass, orange zest, white pepper, minerals and alcohol. Taste: Raw and cooked agave, agave sweetness, lemon/lime citrus oils, white pepper, alcohol and a slightly metallic note. Finish: agave sweetness, citrus oils and peppers.