Dulce Vida Tequila has been steadily increasing their choices and availability (whereas periodically rebranding itself), and at the moment we swing again to retry two of their tequilas and see how present bottlings examine to older ones. We final reviewed Dulce Vida Blanco in 2010 and 2017, each as an 80 proof providing; at the moment we’re trying out Dulce Vida Blanco as a 100 proof expression. We additionally reviewed the Further Añejo in 2015 (at 100 proof). Let’s give recent bottles a attempt.
Each are 100 proof. NOM 1443.
Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco 100 Proof (2023) – It is a massive, daring, herbaceous tequila. The nostril pretty bursts with agave character, adopted by mild sweetness, white pepper, and lightweight lemon citrus. The palate follows go well with, hitting first with ripe roasted agave and recent cracked black pepper. Midpalate brings a powerful alcohol chew together with candy lemon pith and a lightweight hospital be aware. The end is pretty lengthy, introducing some mint as lemon sweetness and black pepper fade. It is a nice sipping tequila for many who love unaged tequila and may stand the overproof warmth, however nearly all tequila followers will admire it in cocktails the place the upper proof permits it to face out even because it blends in. A- / $43
Dulce Vida Further Añejo (2023) – This isn’t a typical additional añejo tequila. As we famous in our earlier evaluate, “This tequila spends 5 1/2 years not in bourbon barrels however in a mixture of former Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot barrels from Napa’s Rombauer vineyard.” The intensive growing older and use of distinctive barrels has a big affect on this tequila, differentiating it from different additional añejos. On the nostril comes a posh vary of aromas, together with winey grape, raspberry, vanilla, gentle wooden tannins, caramel, and a contact of agave. The assorted aromas are all in stability, with none dominating the expertise. The palate follows go well with in daring style as the upper proof of this well-made tequila asserts itself. Vanilla, agave, wine, berries, and wooden tannins all playfully roll over each other. The flavors linger and are joined by darkish chocolate for the lengthy end. For followers of additional añejo tequila, that is one to hunt out for each its high quality and its uniqueness. A / $200
Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco 100 Proof (2023)
$43
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