Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1599 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Tequila Valley) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Valles) , |
Cooking : | Autoclave (low pressure) , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill , |
Water Source : | Natural spring water , |
Fermentation : | Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Fermentation without fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Stainless Steel Pot , |
Aging : | American White Oak barrels, Used barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | Aeration, No additives |
This the new Lote 02/21 from this year. The agaves were sourced from Los Altos. And 7% extra añejo was added. Nose: The aromas begin with caramel and a slightly funky, sour note which gradually fades into the round vanilla aromas. Subtle baking spices, tame white pepper and lightly toasted nuts. Dried fruit: apricots and raisins. The caramel and vanilla morph into a butterscotch richness. With a little breathing time, thyme, tea and cut grass emerge. Flavor: An incredible oily, buttery texture coats your entire palate. There is salinity and an umami element. As a counterpoint, the tame white pepper of the nosing, takes on a near fiery presence. Assertive agave fruitiness. Spices punching through: cinnamon and cloves. Hazelnut and butterscotch rounding out the profile and bringing it all together. Cazcanes does not produce assembly line profiles - pretty unique tequilas.