Tequila is supposed to be shared with pals. That is very true in terms of thrilling, new-to-market merchandise. So, after we realized we had been sitting on three distinctive newcomers, we determined to go to each tequila lover’s buddy, Emilio, the proprietor of the El Buho Tequila Retailer in Tlaquepaque.
Fortunately for us, his retailer is simply 3 blocks from our home, so sharing with him is simple.
Watch the video (above) as we style our method by means of them. Or, learn our tasting notes (beneath), after which tell us what you suppose within the feedback.
Grover’s Assessment:
93/100
Has a enjoyable lactic/tacky factor occurring along with agave, mushroom, earth and cinnamon aromas. Aroma additionally shifts and adjustments within the glass over time because it opens up. Taste is of course candy cooked agave and a few minerals. End is brief and clear, the minerals are pronounced because the agave sweetness fades. Fairly pleasing and simple to drink.
The lactic/cheese aroma is there as a result of the cooked agave spent a great period of time uncovered to air earlier than they the had been added to the fermentation tank. I like this as a result of it’s an indication of a very pure course of, and one that may solely be achieved by means of a gradual, artisanal course of.
Anybody who thinks that every one tequila is identical wants to do this one.
I’m additionally thrilled to see that they put in a tahona and proceed to embrace old skool manufacturing strategies on the Cascahuín distillery. Bravo #cascahuinando!
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Scarlet’s Assessment:
89/100
Cooked agave and barely lactic aroma (which I like!), with a touch of inexperienced pepper. Tasty and naturally candy within the mouth, with a nice inexperienced pepper end.
Not overly difficult, however balanced and pleasing at 42% abv. I can’t wait to strive the second batch as a result of I guess will probably be even higher. Hopefully, it doesn’t lose its distinctive lactic character.
An thrilling new tahona product!
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This tequila is so new that we don’t have any pricing or retailer location info exterior of Mexico. After we get that information, we’ll add it to this story.
Grover’s Assessment:
91/100
As a result of that is excessive proof (50% abv) I used a glass particularly designed for higher-proof spirits (the Stölzle “Jarrito” Tasting Glass.) As such, alcohol fumes didn’t get in the best way of my tasting expertise.
There’s undoubtedly so much occurring right here within the aroma. Similar to any good, pure spirit, don’t rush this one. It can proceed to open up within the glass and shock you.
At first, I detected white chocolate within the aroma. Then got here the cinnamon, barrel spice, and fruit. A short while longer I detected some jalapeño and citrus.
The flavour follows the aroma, however that is the place the oak and barrel spice turn into way more apparent.
Has a thick and oily texture within the mouth, and the end lasts for a very long time. Thumbs up on this one.
You may solely get it on the La Cata tasting room in downtown Tequila, although. And it’s a single barrel, so it gained’t final lengthy. I like to recommend choosing one up quickly!
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Scarlet’s Assessment:
90/100
Advanced aromas of butterscotch, comote, dried fruit (apricot), and a contact of baking spices. Pure sweetness within the mouth, balanced by a dry end and medium mouthfeel.
Layered and fascinating. Though it’s 50% abv, it doesn’t really feel “scorching”, however it’s pungent. An important day sipper for positive.
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You should buy it for $140. on the La Cata Tequila Tasting Room in Tequila, Jalisco.
Grover’s Assessment:
92/100
Whoa! Aroma on that is wonderful. Astonishingly, after 14 years in a barrel, there’s nonetheless cooked agave right here. Bravo!
Additionally within the aroma: dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, licorice and butterscotch. The agave, caramel, and dried fruit proceed within the taste. The end is the place the 50% abv makes itself identified. Lengthy and rewarding. This is likely to be too excessive in alcohol for some, however simply advantageous for me.
After 14 years in a barrel, I’m shocked that there’s nonetheless agave left. One other masterpiece from Don Adolfo and his fastidiously cultivated crop of natural agaves!
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Scarlet’s Assessment:
92/100
What a deal with! It’s arduous to imagine that the aroma of candy, cooked, mature agave is the primary to hit my nostril after 14 years of growing older. The excessive proof (50% abv) helps carry the agave ahead.
As well as, there are aromas of vanilla, dried fruit (cherry), and cinnamon. Candy agave and dry taste with a nice end tinged with hints of spices, like nutmeg.
A really advanced tequila that comes collectively elegantly, little doubt due partly to the standard of agaves used.
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You may purchase it on-line for $235. from Previous City Tequila.
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