Cuervo’s Tradicional tequila line has lengthy been an reasonably priced option to get 100% agave tequila from a well-known model, and whereas it began with a blanco, Cuervo’s been transferring up the agave chain, providing a reposado, anejo, and now a cristalino model. This expression is definitely constructed round a reposado, “matured in American white oak and blended with a fragile quantity of Tradicional Añejo and Reserva de la Familia Additional Añejo for added complexity.” It’s then filtered again to clear to create the basic cristalino type. Bottles are individually numbered.
This can be a wholly strong cristalino — significantly given its very approachable price ticket. The nostril is delicate however provides notes of contemporary agave combined with caramel and a contact of vanilla. Hints of lemon-lime nod at sharper citrus notes, however on the entire the aromatics are totally restrained — which is suitable for a reposado-based cristalino.
There’s significantly extra exuberance on the palate, the place vanilla and chocolate are instantly evident, tempered by a lashing of peppery agave. These components each construct with time in glass, giving the expertise one thing of a Mexican chocolate character, creating a richer building that is likely to be extra typical of an anejo-based tequila. Some darkish black fruit emerges over time, with an echo of natural agave to offset the sweetness, balancing out the end.
A stunning journey from begin to finish, it’s a decidedly strong, drinkable, and versatile instance of the type — not too candy, not blown out by wooden.
80 proof. NOM 1122.
A- / $34 / cuervo.com [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila Cristalino
$34
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