Superstar owned tequilas have change into fairly widespread in recent times with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson representing Teremana, George Clooney representing Casamigos (although he has since offered it), AC/DC representing Thunderstruck, and lots of extra. Nicely, right here come one other: Casa Del Sol tequila is co-owned by actress Eva Longoria of daytime cleaning soap opera and Determined Housewives fame.
Past its celeb affiliation, Casa Del Sol Tequila does have a particular aspect to its manufacturing that deserves consideration. The aged expressions don’t spend time in ex-bourbon casks, as is most typical for tequila. As an alternative, Casa Del Sol is aged in French oak and ex-Cognac barrels.
As we speak we are attempting the Blanco and the Reposado expressions. There may be additionally an Añejo expression which we didn’t obtain for tasting.
Each are 80 proof. NOM 1460.
Casa Del Sol Tequila Blanco – This 100% Blue Weber agave tequila is crystal clear, like most blancos, however on the nostril and palate, I discover pronounced vanilla notes, which usually consequence from time spent in oak. I’m guessing it spent a while in barrels and was then filtered to clear. The tequila moreover reveals a flowery, fragrance observe, which can also be widespread with French Oak in addition to some fairly disagreeable candy bubblegum parts. Herbaceous agave may be discovered behind these stronger notes, however it’s pretty nicely hidden, and a peppery end is available in to shut the expertise. If I attempted this with my eyes closed, I might assume it was a reposado, however its sweetness and bubblegum character are off-putting. At this worth level, I anticipated extra. C / $60
Casa Del Sol Tequila Reposado – Aged for no less than 4 months, this reposado is just like the blanco however reveals extra vanilla and fragrance on the nostril and palate in addition to even sweeter bubblegum notes. It’s fairly cloying. It is a tequila for those who don’t like tequila however fairly need a sweeter, much less herbaceous liqueur. C- / $70
Casa Del Sol Tequila Blanco
$60
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