On the nose: Minerality, jalapeño, cooked agave, pepper, classic caschuin notes but they are bold! On the pallet: It’s balanced and blended, it’s soft and warm with a punch of pepper, cooked agave, earth, minerality, jalepeño, Delicious hit from Chava, though I’m not surprised. What he really nailed here was an elevated version of caschuin’s blanco. It’s bolder, more balanced with deeper flavors.

This was a really enjoyable pour. Bold, clean, and full of character. On the nose, it opens with a strong hit of cooked agave, which is always a great sign. There’s a solid punch of black pepper and earthy vegetal notes, followed by bright citrus zest and refreshing pop of mint. Herbal and mineral undertones round it out nicely, given it a crisp, natural aroma that feels very true to the agave. On the pallet, the cook agave shines again, rich and slightly sweet, balanced by a warming black pepper spice. There’s a zesty citrus note that keeps it lively, and then you get into more complex layers. Cool mint, some herbal greenness, a bit of jalapeño heat, and a touch of anise that adds a nice twist. The briny and mineral notes give it a dry, savory edge on the finish, which lingers in a really satisfying way. Overall, this is a flavorful and well crafted still strength blanco. It’s got good intensity without being overpowering, and it feels like a great expression of traditional methods and high-quality agave. A solid pour for me, worth sipping slowly, and sharing with friends who appreciate a bold still strength.

Very complex, constantly evolves in the glass. Hits all parts of the palate: bitter, sweet, salt, umami, a real journey if you slow down and savor it. 109 proof, but the alcohol is never assertive. a great bargain in the high proof blanco space.

Tasted at Sip Tequila Fest

Tasted at Sip Tequila Fest

Very complex high proof. Lots of pepper with citrus and vegetal notes and a nice amount of minerality. Runs a little hot with the proof but very good.