Production Details | |
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NOM : |
1584
,
(Previously:
1579
)
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Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos), Single Estate , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill, Screw Mill , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Fermentation without fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Stainless Steel Pot , |
Aging : | Whisky barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | Aeration |
We’re about to enter a long weekend (which is called a “puente”, or “bridge”, in Mexico), so that means we need a tequila that can go the distance. Pasote Añejo is just the thing. It’s easy to drink and packed with agave flavor that isn’t covered up by to
Pasote Tequila is a new brand made by Felipe Camarena in his distillery, El Pandillo. Anything that comes out of this cool distillery is pretty much guaranteed to create some excitement. Pasote does not disappoint.
NOM 1584 | Nose: This reminds me very much of a budget highland scotch like Glenmorangie. Very malty with mild vanilla and orange. Palate: Palate is a cross between highland scotch and tequila. Very gentle and smooth. Sweet orange vanilla with a touch of agave. Malt comes through in the mid palate and lingers into the finish. This pour tastes nice and pleasant but I wouldn’t be surprised if people thought this was a highland scotch in a blind tasting.