Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1139 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill, Tahona , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | Wood fermentation tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation with fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Copper Pot , |
Aging : | Used barrels, Bourbon barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | No additives |
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This Excelencia Gran Reserva by Tapatio is a treat. This sipper smells as good as it tastes. The nose starts with oak but the cooked agave quickly punches through. There are also hints of sweetness. It reminds me of a caramel crème brûlée. I definitely nose this tequila several times before I dive in and taste it. I then taste the cooked agave and oak simultaneously with the agave giving way to a long oaky sweet warm finish. The lingering taste is nice since this tequila is so well made. I would recommend that you allow this tequila to finish out a nice tequila flight. The price brought the rating down a little bit but I’d still highly recommend that you find it for the best price possible and go for it. “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” Wayne Gretzky