We live in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. | Pernod Ricard has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cdigo 1530 Tequila for an undisclosed sum. 8 decadeS of The Camarenas FAMILY producing tequila. Finish medium. Tequila Ocho Plata Grapefruit Juice Lime Juice Simple Syrup Sparkling Water USE COARSE SEA SALT FOR THE RIM. When boiling, remove from heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Tequila Matchmaker is the only rating system smart enough to detect your personal preferences and match you with the tequilas that are right for you. We cant release that type of information without the risk of a lawsuit. Tequila Matchmaker's Tweets. 1) No, some blancos definitely contain additives. I am very happy I found this website and this list. Your email address will not be published. Had to give it away. Palate: cinnamon, salt, agave, oak, citrus, spiciness. Fruity - pineapple, ripe berries, and mature guavas fallen from the tree, just beginning to over-ripen and ferment. A kick of pepper riding its tail. | Black pepper complex. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. 2019 La Laja I think this is the most important thing with tequilaat least the tequila that I want to drink. A list of 10 tequilas that make interesting sipping tequilas. I do enjoy Clasa Azul which is made by Productos Finos de Agave, I believe. The warm barrel spices noted in the aromas, play nicely into the tasting profile. Just enough salinity to give balance. 2018 El Vergel Very curious to see how this one opens up. Tequila Ocho 2016 Puerta Del Aire Reposado- Light & Tasty, 100% agave, Wood fermentation tanks, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers, American White Oak barrels, Whisky barrels, Used barrels. Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Finish brings some rich coffee or dark chocolate nuances. Nose: Pineapple, green apple, spicy candied fruits and a sweet and sour cider note. Flavors are a tiny bit muddled. | 2) We will eventually create this list within the app itself. Crisp, bright agave with lively citrus notes and a fresh herbaceousness including white pepper and minerality. https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/, In that story, and right after that claim is an asterisk, which states (at the bottom): 2nd release from the new distillery Los Alambiques. Nose: tropical fruit,pineapple, melon, orange zest, banana, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, and sweet cooked agave Are we assuming that tequilas on the additive free list are automatically not diffuser made as well? Finish: medium with a chocolate and coffee thing going on. Ocho Reposado Widow Jane 750 ml. Rich fruits with vanilla and butterscotch. Aromas of sweet citrus as in Clementine oranges, roast agave, some light barrel notes of oak and caramel translate well on the palate with some pepper, creamy agave and natural agave sweetness. made by heart and HAND Learn our process single estate tequila single estate tequila Discover our land we know these fields to know our land is to know our soul each one a part of us Discover our origins Find your Bottle Locate Stay Connected On #WorldBartenderDay, we honor those who share our tequila in bars and restaura 2) Both Pasote and El Tesoro de Don Felipe are additive free in their entire lineup. Finish: Primary departing impressions are creaminess and heat. Diffuser-made products *can* be additive-free, but as of this writing there are no products made with a diffuser on the list. Flavor: Some pepper kick lurking behind the aromas. Nose: Fruity. On the palate, very rounded sweet agave, baking spices and the barrel is very faint, but theres enough to round out the agave. 2017 Las Aguilas He is deeply missed by all of our team and by many around the world. Warm spices: sweet powdered ginger, a kiss of cinnamon. I have tried without success to find out a little more about this particular offering which a number of my friends and myself are now drinking . A Carlos Newton describes himself on the label as the Master Distiller with the content described as extra aged 100% de agave batch A-9. Very nice. 2021 La Mula 2020 Cerro Grande Sugar levels were 33% when harvested and it all shows in aroma, flavor and finish. A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. Flavor: briny, agave sweetness, and light citrus I get a really faint hint of brown sugar or molasses. Ripe agave and a passing whiff of minerals, and peanuts. I am partial to blancos and Ocho quickly became one of my favorite on the first sip. Hints of earthy toasted almonds. Its a winner. Presentation. The bottle says the agave are planted in north-south rows to avoid being shadowed on the sloped terrain of Las Presas and was owned by Carlos' bisabuelo. Contenido: 750 ml. Must be 21+ to order and drink responsibly. Finish: The green olives make a brief reappearance. It lacks the beginnings of caramel and cinnamon that Ive come to expect from anejos, but the beautiful raw agave is a wonderful replacement. Orange sherbet. Its incredibly well balanced. 2021 El Pastizal Deep and long-lasting peppery and anise seed finish. Explore our agave-forward expressions, each of which has its own unique flavor profile thanks to the effect terroir has on agave. A tease of cinnamon, nutmeg, mint and thyme. Finish: Fruity and spicy, with a back palate dark chocolate/coffee adis. A distillery can still be verified if they have additive use in their facility they just need to declare which ones are using additives so we can focus on the ones that dont. You can taste the additives in Kirkland tequilaThe best option is to not buy what doesnt disclose. Can anyone recommend some of the sweeter non additive, non Blanco tequilas? The perfect holiday gift for a tequila geek! Patron Silver Tequila 375ml (80 Proof) $30.49. | However, we need someone willing to be the curator of each spirit. 2020 Cerro Grande Full and complex cooked agave notes, developing front-to-back with notes of fresh cut grass and a touch of earthiness. Any comment would be most welcome . I mean its a decent app, I would just rather keep it all in TM. | Mexican tequila maker Cuervo sees improved sales growth Mexican distiller Becle, better known as the parent company of tequila brand Jose Cuervo, updated its 2022 full-year guidance on Friday, improving net sales estimates after posting a positive quarterly report. Palate: white and black pepper, sweet roasted agave, bitter orange, lime peel, spring water, celery and cloves, green agave. 2021 El Tigre | I get a pretty strong pop of alcohol which Im not used to with this brand. | The citrus notes hold their ground, marrying nicely with the agave and baking spice. So excited to confidently try some expressions that are verified free of additives. Nose: cooked agave, tropical fruit and flowers, grapefruit, lime zest, earthy, and light clove Thanks, Finish: Pretty impressive package. 2018 El Bajo Upon tasting, mellow barrel spice heat and robust black pepper build in intensity. An instant classic in 2020, where everything old is new again. Blind tastings are the best way to find out what you really like, free of marketing hype, bias, and previous experiences. 2020 La Loma Flavor: fruity, black pepper, brown sugar, oak essence, and some citrus But in the case of 100 percent blue agave tequila, you shouldnt be so sure. ok, but your 2018 post titled The Lowdown on Tequila Additives stated that was banned by the norma . Citrus notes, perhaps oranges and grapefruit zest. Toffee and almond cream. I normally prefer the Platas in Ocho expressions. This saddens me that this is all being done all in the name of profits vs integrity & honesty. | Aroma: floral, citrus and agave. The heat dominates the show. Can I assume that if the distillery is verified, that all of their products are free from additives? The cider note perseveres in the flavor. The tequila provides notes of toasted coconut and vanilla, with some cocoa powder and dark roasted coffee, Hurley notes. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Fruit and spice hang on a long while, with incredible natural sweetness. Hi Josh. I love that the field El Tigre is in Atotonilco and as far away from La Altea as has ever been harvested with the exception of the recent Cerro Grande. 2021 La Mula Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Pretty straight forward profile. Thank you so much for this list! Use this form to receive email alerts of any changes to this list. Pineapple with a squeeze of lima. It has a reddish color, light body, clear and aromatic. Carlos Camarena has 8 brothers and sisters. Finish: medium starts with some fruitiness with some spiciness in the middle and ends with a touch of bitter chocolate *VALID WHILE SUPPLIES LAST or until 5/8/22 at 11:59pm PST. Or is there a separate list for non-diffuser made tequilas? Cada tequila tiene su propia "huella digital de sabor", y cada persona tiene sus propias preferencias de sabor. Oaked agave creme brulee in the mouth and a surprising amount of bitter oak on the tongue for all the aroma leadup. 2018 El Vergel Buttered caramel corn dusted with cinnamon. A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. | This particular bottle gets big points for value. From now on, I may honestly just shop for tequilas that are on your list. Nose: Crisp entrance. Leaves you with a warm and peppery glow. Speaking from some experience, this is one of the darkest color products released by the brand and makes me appreciate how played out some of the Ocho Reposado and Aejo barrels are now. Now confused. It receded rather quickly, bringing on pear, pineapple and orange aromas. 7 year old agave grown at this height and stressed for that much time have a lot of character that is brought out by the master distiller and left intact by the 8 week 8 day aging typical of Ocho Reposado. The more expressions I try, the more sensitive I become to artificial flavorings. 2021 El Pastizal 2021 El Pastizal Sweet and silky. Alimentos y Bebidas Cervezas, Vinos y Licores Tequila Tequila Muestra No. 2022 La Estancia And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Nose: fresh cut oak, strawberry, tangerine blossoms, citrus, and earthy This was confirmed when producers directly told us (off the record) that they were making use of this confusion within the NORMA. Updates include when brands are added, removed, expired or renewed. This bottle is an unusual house blend of estate-grown silver tequila from 100 percent blue agave with tequila that's been aged five years in charred American oak barrels (which would qualify as extra-aged aejo ). Ratcheting pepper heat. Flavor: Light vanilla, piquant barrel spices and orange liqueur coats the tongue with a sweet and oily panoply. It doesnt have the slight metallic sharpness that I found in the blanco. 89. A kiss of almonds as it fades out. Very cohesive nose. Complex cooked agave notes with oak, anise and dried fruits. https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/. BODY & COLOR Gently aged for 3 years in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, creating a slightly darker amber color. In fact, it was his great-grandfather who was credited with bringing blue agave to the Highlands of Jalisco, an incredible feat for tequileros in Mexico. 2021 La Ladera Quite spicy in aroma and taste this is one of the latest in yearly releases from the brand. A slight amargo/bitter dark chocolate/ expres undertone emerges. Pepper notes pulling up from behind. I like the app and web site very much, but may I suggest that you have a 2 tiered rating system: Wow what a beautiful nose. Is it possible to get some of the additive free cards to display on the shelves of the certain tequilas in a store? Finish: Salt and pepper and creamy desert qualities in a medley. I wish something as concise was available for other agave spirits. Citrus notes, perhaps oranges and grapefruit zest. Comparing the difference between a retail bottle and testigo sample. Tequila Ocho Plata $47.26 Buy Now 8. Strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass filled with ice. Please check on CABAL tequila- spoke with them personally at an event and they claimed to be additive free! Pepper heat insidiously creeps in and builds. 2018 El Bajo Beautiful nose. Tomas exuded love and respect in all that he did, and his passion for tequila shone brightly. Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila 750ml (80 Proof) $24.99. 2018 El Vergel The agave takes seven to 10 years to mature, after which the pias, or hearts, are cooked in brick ovens for 48 hours and left to cool for another 24 hours. 2020 La Loma | It would be a handy reference when shopping. Notes of creamy strawberry, ripe raspberry, dried plum, roasted caramel, and a touch of rich cocoa to create a complex but surprisingly approachable tequila. Palate: slight smokie, mineral, light white pepper, rosemary, dry chile, sesame seed and grapefruit. The citrus, cinnamon and clove follow from the nosing - plus a measure of vibrant pepper. A hint of cooked pear. | Earth and minerals. Orange peel on the mouth with slight burn like black pepper or a mint. Add all ingredients to saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. We mention products that contain additives in our content, but were not going out of our way to promote them. 8 years for the agaves to ripen before being harvested. It has greatly increased my enjoyment exploring tequila. ), just want to know what kind of additives they would use. Green peppercorns in brine. I wish all things ingested would list ingredients. Tequila Matchmaker is a product of TasteTequila.com, an independent tequila blog and community run by Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin. 2021 El Tigre | The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Just a touch of citrus throughout that really makes it pop. Just wondering how I can tell is a brand that is not on your list is or is not additive free. Underripe mango and orange blossom aromas season an. Storing information on 1671 brands, the main interface has 5 tabs, each allowing you to search for tequilas and tequilainformation, but also to interact with other tequila . . And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Pineapple with a squeeze of lima. Cinnamon, cloves and hints of creamy vanilla. 2021 La Ladera 2018 El Bajo Harvested from a field at 2000 meters above sea level that had previously only been used as pasture land and is surrounded by oak and cedar trees this is exceptionally rich and viscous for an Ocho Blanco. Floral on the nose, turns into agave . A warm Caribbean spice breeze gently wafts aromas of allspice, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla bean, nutmeg and powdered ginger. Flavor: Begins with vanilla and almond cream, but soon black and green peppercorns creep in. We are located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, first populated 2020 Cerro Grande This list will be updated each time a brand is added (or removed) from the program. Rested for 8 weeks and 8 days in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels developing a slight translucent amber color. Thanks for leading the charge and creating transparency in the industry. Azunia, which is also made at Ranco Miravalle, NOM 1426, is additive free. A hint of cooked pear. THE SPIRIT TRANSCENDED BORDERS AND BECAME IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZABLE THROUGH ITS PEOPLE AS THEY TRAVELED THE EARTH. This is the first Aejo ever released in the Ocho line. Tequila Matchmaker's (TM) Average Rating: 88/100. Another gem from Carlos Camarena. | We are granted full access to all areas of the distillery, and have permission to take samples from any part of the process. Finish: Lengthy pepper heat and pleasing mouth feel predominate. | Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. On the palate, crisp agave. weight of 26 kilos and 28.6 brix. Hints of cinnamon. I might make my wife wear this behind her ear as a perfume. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. 2. Flavors: Brown spices do emerge, fiery pepper, oily caramelized agave. A spritz of citrus and minerals. Tart apples. Dusty earthiness. | I've had quite a few Ocho blancos now and this one seems to be a bit unique. A dash of vanilla, a sprinkle of pepper, oregano and thyme. The priest consecrates the tequila and labels it as Sanctus Aquam (holy water) so she can take it across the border. | The hearts are then milled to extract their juices, which are mixed with mineral . Aroma: theres a good amount of alcohol on the nose. Nose: Fruity and lightly spiced. Give it a try! The cooked agave punches you in the face and then all the nuances of a balanced blanco follow. And at $135 it's pricey. You see it listed on labels constantly. Casa Noble Blanco. | THE SPIRIT BECAME THE PEOPLE AND THE PEOPLE BECAME THE SPIRIT, LIKE A MYSTERY SLOWLY REVEALING ITSELFTO ITSELF, ALL CAME TO RECOGNIZE THE SPIRIT, KNEW WHEN IT WAS IN THEIR MIDST, FELT IT IN THEIR BONES, IN THEIR SOUL. 2022 La Caada 2020 Cerro Grande. Our program exists to give a third-party layer of assurance. Gently aged for 3 years in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, creating a slightly darker amber color. ), is pretty much guaranteed to create some excitement. The labelling states it was produced and bottled by : Destileria Santa Lucia , THE SPIRIT MANIFESTED ITSELF THROUGH THE CRAFT OF ITS PEOPLE, THE BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONS PASSED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. | A tease of cinnamon, nutmeg, mint and thyme. How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. Flavors: The spices bring more zing to the tasting experience: principally cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Semi oily vanilla and heat envelope the tongue and back palate. This was bottled over 11 1/2 years ago on 27/04/09 and is just now available at a well known online retailer. Really enjoyed this one. Not a ton of agave flavor and I dont get the same oak, caramel, cinnamon, etc. Just a pinch of caraway and jerk heat pepper. Hi Keith. You can use the form (below) to subscribe to email alerts any time this list changes. . Nose: roasted pineapple, tangerine, citric, lemon, green apple, oak barrel, cooked agave. Blind Taste Test Results Are In from 24 Tasting Panel Members. Hi Luis. El EZ E, Im also a fan of the Kirkland Anejo. The lot 2 has a stronger nose with tons of agave and minerality. Pasote and El Tesoro de Don Felipe are both listed as an additive-free distilleries, but their respective XAs are not marked as Additive-free. 2020 La Loma | Sweet and silky. | Love the Ocho. Earthy minerals. By the numbers: ABV: 45.5 . The tech side is easy, the admin side is not! Send to: tequilamatchmaker@gmail.com. Tequila Matchmaker Hay un tequila para todos. Its subtle pepper rests gently on a bed of earthy herbs, citrus, and flowers. Light cinnamon and finely ground pepper. Conammim, earth, vegetal, major caramelized cooked agave. You can read more about our methods and program goals, here. Also a stray sulfur note, similar as found in asparagus? Long lasting mid tongue finish from ethanol and some lingering sweetness. A gentle floral waft. Per the usual for Tequila Ocho we're told very little about aging or the vessel used except the general indication of it being quite played out as evidenced by the pale straw color. $45.35 $39.99. The nose is on the timid side, but interesting. However, section 6.1.1.1 states that the products defined in 5 sections, including 4.36.1, allows for edulcorantes, colorantes, aromatizantes y/o saborizantes permitidos por la Secretara de Salud (sweeteners, coloring, aromas and flavors allowed by the Health Secretary.). Finish: A touch of molasses and vanilla. Flavor: Intensely sweet agave with an undertone of marzipan. Green apple, pineapple rind. 2021 El Tigre | I want to stay away from additives. | ART was around 32. I just got your email today about your additive-free list and had to come check it out. This is very fruity with citrus notes and heavy roast agave. Keep up the great work, I know I greatly enjoy the content. 2021 La Ladera Quite possibly the best blanco Ocho has ever made IMHO. Heavier coffee, dark chocolate and caramel appear. Its a package deal that pleases in a gestaltist sort of way. A very light vanilla and candied orange. Answers: 1. 2022 El Nacimiento Thank you for your time and commitment. Trace citrus, vanilla, fennel and earth. Servidumbre De Paso a Las Agujas 4SO , Col. Las Agujas , Zaropan Jalisco CP 4S200 . I'm interested in how this will change in the bottle now that it's open. It reflects, I think where it's from. Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. I searched the web and found this list and was shocked that 100% only equals 99% when it comes to tequila. Six and a half years old and grown at 2,085 meters these were extremely ripe when harvested with sugar levels of 300g/kg or as it says on the label (30% de su peso). Now the additive list is also fantastic tool to recognize the brands that have a commitment to offering a true quality product. 2022 La Caada Complex cooked agave notes with dark cacao, coffee, nutmeg, dried fruits and salted caramel. Nose: Aromas of a freshly cut plank of wood, as well as lightly aged oak barrels. In fact, it was his great-grandfather who was credited with bringing blue agave to the Highlands of Jalisco, an incredible feat for tequileros in Mexico. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. A sprinkle of pepper and cinnamon, and a forest note: pine needles? . Citrusy nose, slight sweet undertones, light pepper. Simple and sweet. Julio Gonzalez was a simple farmer with an unparalleled devotion to his craft. Nose: Crisp entrance. Over all a pleasant Reposado to sip. | Tequila Ocho Plata. So very helpful! Flavor: First sip brings chewy viscosity, brininess and feisty pepper. 2021 La Mula Frankly, there is a certain elitist/snobbish feel to the concept of no additives allowed, we wont mention you or discuss your offerings if you dare. It is a number that appears on every bottle of tequila that indicates which company or distillery is responsible for its production. Followed up with celery seed, caraway seed, nutmeg and cinnamon. Flavor: Light vanilla, piquant barrel spices and orange liqueur coats the tongue with a sweet and oily panoply. A subtle marriage of citrus, cinnamon and agave. Each agave was carefully planted, giving them the room to fully grow and mature, and he hand-selected only the sweetest, most luscious portions of the pias to be harvested at the peak of ripeness. Nose: Pineapple, citrus zest, nougat, piquant baking spices, thyme, earth and minerals. I so much appreciate the app and have let it assist in guiding my agave journey! 2021 La Ladera 2018 El Bajo As much as I love Tequila Matchmaker, I sadly have to use Distiller for my mezcal. Nose: Lightly spiced; albeit complex agave/amalgam entrance. Great nose, agave, pepper, vanilla, cinnamon with a hint of citrus. 2016 Los Patos. tequila, public relations, marketing, event planning, and brand consulting Locations Primary Calle Juarez 172 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco 45500, MX Get directions Employees at Tequila Matchmaker. Just an inkling of bitterness on the finish. MX release Bottle 10090. 2019 La Laja And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Nose: Round barrel spice with a gentle oak note. Theres a bit of oak. Flavor: Pepper heat, an uncharacteristic punch of barrel & barrel spice, dark toffee and an undercurrent of orange liqueur. Mexican distiller Becle, better known as the parent company of tequila brand Jose Cuervo, updated its 2022 full-year guidance on Friday, improving net sales estimates after posting a positive quarterly report. From memory, this one is very similar, though. Moist earth and minerals. Palate: butter, corn, nopal, salt, green peppers, honeycomb, cinnamon, Smokey. There isn't a strong flavor profile, and it has very little wood presence, which is the point of showcasing the terro. Good stuff!! Baked pineapple. Deeply herbal, with light and balanced agave and white pepper. | A lot of the brands on the list are not easily found in my area. We are legit worried that the sweeter, more vanilla, candy-like additive products will change the publics idea of what a natural tequila is. Citrus peel, black pepper, wood spice from the aging and a ton of cooked agave. Aging is an additional element of the flavor profile and adds rather than subtracts. Some citrus, cooked agave on the nose, and a heavy dose of minerals along with a bit of viscosity in the mouth makes this linger on the palate for a while fading to a nice warming peppery finish. The perfect holiday gift for a tequila geek! | Thats why I stick to and fully endorse the products from NOM1146 . Slight burn, heat burn. Ripe red fruit, a touch of juicy fruit. Some earthiness. | Mexican distiller Becle, better known as the parent company of tequila brand Jose Cuervo, updated its 2022 full-year guidance on Friday, improving net sales estimates after posting a positive quarterly report. Tequila Don Londrs, Dre Londons Liquid Gold Now Shines Bright On His Entrepreneurial Instinct And Newly Revealed Legacy As A Father. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Nose: Bright citrus and apple notes. This is fantastic information and your website is an unbelievable resource, which I greatly appreciate. Almost a year ago I wrote a review about a tequila Ocho blanco (Loa Mangos) that wasn't necessarily my personal cup of tea, but it really accomplished what this brand is all about. 1800 Cristalino 1800 Cristalino. 2022 El Nacimiento Not clear on the response to Josh Ohlingerare all blancos additive-free, regardless of distillery? Letting it breathe awhile, brought only minimal secondary notes to my attention. If you want to mix up the finest possible version of this classic libation . The term seems straight forward enough. Natural mature agave sweetness that only fully ripe agaves with 300g/kg of fermentable sugars could provide. Experience exquisite reposado rested in ruby port wine casks. Petrichor. "Sweetly floral nose with extra ripe agaves and candied fruit presenting themselves. A nice burst of black pepper, spicy sweet cinnamon, and green apple on the finish, that lingers afterwards. A sample from a friend, but I also bought a bottle for USD60, so I think it's a great price for an aejo. 2018 El Vergel Palate is all sweet roast agave, a touch of tip of tongue numbing ethanol and a nice citrus finishlime zest with slight acidity and some orange tang on the fade. Reminds me of early Ochos with its agave forward profile. Finish: Fruity and spicy, with a back palate dark chocolate/coffee adis. Its super different and nothing like what I taste in most aged tequila. Flavors: The spices bring more zing to the tasting experience: principally cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Fortunately the not so great part isn't degrading the quality of the product at all. I have also had the 2018 Las Presas aejo, although I have finished it, so I cannot compare the two side by side. A somewhat subdued aroma profile. Not sure of the reasoning, other than I believe I will thoroughly want and enjoy that extra 250ml. Aged for 8 months, this silky-smooth, full-bodied tequila has a refreshing herbal backbone with hints of peppermint and chamomile that's balanced by lighter, sweeter flavors of grapefruit and. A harmonious nose. La Loma. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. Nose: Fruity and lightly spiced. Required fields are marked *. 2022 El Nacimiento Creamy marzipan with a sprinkle of dark chocolate creep in. Add all ingredients to wine glass over crushed ice and garnish with fresh berries, lemon and orange slices and mint sprigs. USE COARSE SEA SALT FOR THE RIM. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes. add all the ingredientsexcept the sparkling waterin an ice-filled cocktail shaker, then shake to combine. Lots of fruit and tang. Herbal aromas of rosemary and thyme layer on top of rich agave sweetness. THE SPIRIT MADE LIFE A CELEBRATION, TRANSFORMED LOVE INTO PASSION, AND ELEVATED SONGS TO CRIES OF THE HEART. A splash of vanilla adds a comforting roundness to the aromas. We dont have much production information on this product either. Inspections are done on-site and can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on how many brands and products we are reviewing at the distillery. add all the ingredientsexcept the sparkling waterin an ice-filled cocktail shaker, then shake to combine. A strong bite in this tequila (bite in a good way). Tequila Ocho Estancia Plata Tequila 750ml. Trying to get my wife to become a tequila drinker but she leans towards sweeter spirits. 12%. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. Finish: A sweet and round, mouth filling finish. The brand: principally cinnamon, nutmeg and cinnamon agave/amalgam entrance a Las Agujas, Zaropan Jalisco CP.. 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