Tweets. 2020 Cerro Grande But that's only part of the selling point for him. Fruit and agave forward. A slight amargo/bitter dark chocolate/ expres undertone emerges. Diffuser-made products *can* be additive-free, but as of this writing there are no products made with a diffuser on the list. Show 7 more items. 2018 El Bajo Nose: Lightly aged oak and caramel. On the nose, sweet agave and some barrel spice. They, and 14 other brands from that distillery, have requested our process. | 2018 El Vergel Ocho Reposado Widow Jane 750 ml. 8 years for the agaves to ripen before being harvested. Barrel spice, vanilla. We are located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, first populated Agave is front and center when this is sipped, as are crisp tannic grape notes, minerals and a bit of anise that comes out in the finish that fades to natural sweetness. Thank you for your rapid response, I love it. Sweet and silky. Conammim, earth, vegetal, major caramelized cooked agave. There are plenty of other websites, YouTube channels, Instagram and TikTok accounts that happily promote additive-filled tequila. Hi Luis. Finish: this one sticks with you for a long time. W/ additives. | Silky with salt and pepper accents. A strong bite in this tequila (bite in a good way). Always in search of better, Don Julio cared for his agave with the highest quality in mind. | I've never had the 2018 El Bajio blanco, so I'm not sure how the aging impacted the original profile, aside from the obvious oak influence and dilution to 40% alcohol. Some earthiness. Then mellows and fades out. Some kind of fruitiness light in the nose, flighty . A subtle marriage of barrel/baking spices. Nose: Aroma of a freshly milled oak plank. A warm medley of spice that is round and creamy. Required fields are marked *. Citrus peel, black pepper, wood spice from the aging and a ton of cooked agave. Thank you for creating it. Orange peel on the mouth with slight burn like black pepper or a mint. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. OFF Sample Image Only. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Blind Taste Test Results Are In from 24 Tasting Panel Members. Nose: Some subtle spiciness, tart apple, green pineapple, cinnamon and a floral scent. Gobs of agave. Price. Palate: pineapple, anise, citric, orange peel, wood oak, pepper, salt. I think this is the most important thing with tequilaat least the tequila that I want to drink. The citrus notes hold their ground, marrying nicely with the agave and baking spice. Thank you for your time and commitment. And Casa Dragones is the name of the most exclusive joven. Nose: roasted pineapple, tangerine, citric, lemon, green apple, oak barrel, cooked agave. It has greatly increased my enjoyment exploring tequila. Love the flavor on this one. $68 at Reserve Bar. In some parts of the world they are. Hey, we're all about being social! 9 Things You Should Know About 818 Tequila, Mexican tequila maker Cuervo sees improved sales growth, Tequila Don Londrs, Dre Londons On His Entrepreneurial Instinct, Pernod Takes Majority Stake In Cdigo 1530 Tequila, No Celebrity Needed: 10 Blanco Tequilas You Should Know About, and Why, Episcopal priest creates tequila to benefit children's shelters in Mexico. On the palate, very rounded sweet agave, baking spices and the barrel is very faint, but theres enough to round out the agave. The warm barrel spices noted in the aromas, play nicely into the tasting profile. 2022 La Estancia Item ID: 1500739810. Not sure of the reasoning, other than I believe I will thoroughly want and enjoy that extra 250ml. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Just enough salinity to give balance. | Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. | Each agave was carefully planted, giving them the room to fully grow and mature, and he hand-selected only the sweetest, most luscious portions of the pias to be harvested at the peak of ripeness. Contact for more details. Anything that comes out of this cool distillery and made by Felipe (a mad-scientist master distiller! Underripe mango and orange blossom aromas season an. | He received Lifetime Achievement awards from CLASS, Theme, FIBAR and the ISC, among others. This is the second run out of the new Los Alambiques distillery. A tease of cinnamon, nutmeg, mint and thyme. A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. In fact, it was his great-grandfather who was credited with bringing blue agave to the Highlands of Jalisco, an incredible feat for tequileros in Mexico. If you want to mix up the finest possible version of this classic libation . Mexican tequila maker Cuervo sees improved sales growth Mexican distiller Becle, better known as the parent company of tequila brand Jose Cuervo, updated its 2022 full-year guidance on Friday, improving net sales estimates after posting a positive quarterly report. What a great resource you have put together. This is very fruity with citrus notes and heavy roast agave. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. More of a dry aroma than sweet. We are founders of the Tequila Matchmaker app and website. Add all ingredients to wine glass over crushed ice and garnish with fresh berries, lemon and orange slices and mint sprigs. The agaves used for this release are from Jesus Maria. I hope more distilleries become a part of this project! 2019 La Laja Its incredibly well balanced. Palate is all sweet roast agave, a touch of tip of tongue numbing ethanol and a nice citrus finishlime zest with slight acidity and some orange tang on the fade. A suggestion of flowers. THE SPIRIT MADE LIFE A CELEBRATION, TRANSFORMED LOVE INTO PASSION, AND ELEVATED SONGS TO CRIES OF THE HEART. 715 Following. The cooked agave punches you in the face and then all the nuances of a balanced blanco follow. This particular bottle gets big points for value. Fruit and spice hang on a long while, with incredible natural sweetness. Adios La Altea. Scarlet August 19, 2022 Blog, Tequila Reviews. The priest consecrates the tequila and labels it as Sanctus Aquam (holy water) so she can take it across the border. Trying to get my wife to become a tequila drinker but she leans towards sweeter spirits. Garnish with an edible flower. A kick of pepper riding its tail. Sooo much agave, on the nose, in the mouth, on the finish. Experience exquisite reposado rested in ruby port wine casks. First sip I was like wow this stuff is sweet. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes. Flavor: Almond paste, brine and pepper, filberts, creamy and silky toffee notes. Pineapple with a squeeze of lima. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Nose: There was a surprising initial hit of bourbon barrel. Tequila Matchmaker Hay un tequila para todos. Patron Silver Tequila 375ml (80 Proof) $30.49. Not clear on the response to Josh Ohlingerare all blancos additive-free, regardless of distillery? Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. We go into detail about that here: https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/. Likes. Julio Gonzalez was a simple farmer with an unparalleled devotion to his craft. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. A hint of candle wax. Fortunately the not so great part isn't degrading the quality of the product at all. Chock full of artificial sweeteners by my pallet. 2021 El Tigre Nose: Initial aroma of green olives that faded as I gave it a chance to open up. Nose: agave, cedar wood, Smokey ash, green guava, green banana, citrus, and hints of pepper. Limited Edition. Toasted hazelnuts. made from the 8th sample created by the Camarenas for Tomas. The perfect holiday gift for a tequila geek! Very curious to see how this one opens up. | There is also an intriguing, slightly sharp fruitiness that l cant quite identify. Nose: Aromas of a freshly cut plank of wood, as well as lightly aged oak barrels. 100% agave, Wood fermentation tanks, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers. Encuentra que tequilas son adecuados para ti. 2021 La Ladera. 1800 Cristalino 1800 Cristalino. Nose: Fruity (tropical) and fresh. I love that the field El Tigre is in Atotonilco and as far away from La Altea as has ever been harvested with the exception of the recent Cerro Grande. Wow what a beautiful nose. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Is Patron no longer additive free as of 10/2022? Pretty straight forward profile. Nose: Lemon and lime zest. This is the epitome of sipping tequilasmooth and unforgettable. 2021 La Ladera And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Add ice and shake again. I love your reviews? This is the first Ocho Rancho to be harvested in 2022. From now on, I may honestly just shop for tequilas that are on your list. So much agave and fresh pepper, the finish is short for me though but it is nice to sip. | Nearly ripe pineapple, citrus and orange peel. Almost a year ago I wrote a review about a tequila Ocho blanco (Loa Mangos) that wasn't necessarily my personal cup of tea, but it really accomplished what this brand is all about. 2021 La Ladera Sweet and silky. Flavors: Bursting tropical and fruity flavors, toasted nuts and punchy spices. I will add the Pasote and El Tesoro XAs, as well as the Calle 23 Criollo, to my personal additive-free list. Knock you out agave sweetness. After seven to 10 years of growth, the agave plant is ready to be harvested. A floral bouquet - citrus blossoms, nasturtiums and a muted whisper of mint. Not much agave on the nose , tons of vanilla you do get the port finish , birthday cake finish . It's a bit fruitier and has different flavor characteristics. Its soft aroma delicately takes you to Tequila, MX, with the smell of agave in the air. Flavors: A touch thin, yet a creamy feeling. The herbal aroma elements remain, but have acquiesced to the sweeter agave and oak nuances. Rounded spice, mature agave and butterscotch notes. The agave sweetness on this is off the charts! This is worth 80% of the total point score. Just a pinch of caraway and jerk heat pepper. 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