The newest launch from Codigo 1530 — owned partially by George Strait and nothing if not an innovator — is a literal return to roots: A blanco made with agave grown on Codigo’s personal land. Lower than 1% of all tequila produced is property grown, making this an actual rarity — although the choice to tug the pinas from the agave at a comparatively younger 6 years of age is one which feels a bit puzzling. Additional, this launch is marketed as “Nonetheless Power” on the label, and although 90 proof is unquestionably above the extra typical 80, it’s undoubtedly far decrease than what comes off the nonetheless (sometimes 100 to 120 proof).
So, numerous questions, however maybe the solutions are to be discovered within the bottle. Let’s discover out.
Let’s kick it off with the nostril. Right here’s a massively pungent and peppery tequila, overwhelming with uncooked agave and a observe of toasted bread. The aroma of overripe fruit present in the usual blanco is fortunately absent right here, letting natural and pepper notes do all the heavy lifting. Surprises await the drinker on the palate, the place a extra balanced composition seems. It’s nonetheless heavy on the earthy agave and vivid black pepper, nevertheless it’s balanced by notes of torched lemon, some tangerine, and a definite vanilla observe that endures effectively into the end. Issues finally retreat again to greenery and earth for the fade-out, however there’s a fleeting brightness and sweetness within the center right here that one simply can’t ignore.
Way more attention-grabbing than Codigo’s rack blanco, for positive.
90 proof. NOM 1616.
B+ / $79 / codigo1530.com
Tequila Codigo 1530 Property Harvest Blanco
$79
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