Montagave involves us from the Cascahuin distillery in Jalisco, by the use of Aspen, Colorado. The agave for this spirit, a second version recognized formally as “‘Héritage’ (Lot 237),” is grown within the Lowlands area. It’s offered as a blanco however is definitely rested for 57 days in barrels — particularly Grand Cru Bordeaux barrels used within the firm’s earlier Lot 172 launch, used right here as a 2nd fill casks.
We by no means encountered Lot 172, so let’s dig into this model with contemporary style buds.
Any ideas that the time this spirit has spent in wine cask has mellowed this tequila in any respect ought to be put squarely away. Aggressively spicy and peppery on the nostril, it invades the senses with cracked black pepper notes and a sure rustic high quality that gives mild notes of roasted meat and underbrush, however which, in time, permits a contact of lemon-infused honey to emerge. Initially sharp on the palate, the tequila takes its time to calm down however finally finds a sure candy high quality that lands someplace between coconut nectar and cane syrup, infused with extra black pepper, inexperienced pepper, and even some inexperienced onion within the combine. These notes of lemon peel, plus a touch of grapefruit, oxidized wine, and a few sesame oil all come collectively effectively because the end builds — lasting, spicy, and wealthy.
The tequila in the end presents itself a lot nearer to a reposado than a blanco — and a daring one, at that — but when you understand what you’re stepping into, I believe this bottling has a lot to advocate it.
82 proof. NOM 1123. 1422 bottles produced.
A- / $75 / montagave.com
Montagave Tequila Blanco “Heritage” (Lot 237)
$75
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