Nose: Fruity with a tropical flair: pineapple, apples, cantaloupe, lemon and orange zest. Creamy marzipan with a sprinkle of dark chocolate creep in. | Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. A great lote. Developed by third-generation tequilero Carlos . 2022 La Caada So thats one of the big reasons why we decided to start up the verification program. This list is awesome! Scarlet August 19, 2022 Blog, Tequila Reviews. | A Carlos Newton describes himself on the label as the Master Distiller with the content described as extra aged 100% de agave batch A-9. Minerals. Leaves you with a warm and peppery glow. The priest consecrates the tequila and labels it as Sanctus Aquam (holy water) so she can take it across the border. Flavor: fruity, black pepper, brown sugar, oak essence, and some citrus Now that you know the basics, here are nine more things you should know about the supermodel-approved premium tequila brand. I have also had the 2018 Las Presas aejo, although I have finished it, so I cannot compare the two side by side. It all depends, of course, on your knowledge of tequila. 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. Although very light in color, there is an element of trace wood - perhaps a freshly milled oak stave? Complex cooked agave notes with dark cacao, coffee, nutmeg, dried fruits and salted caramel. Tomas Estes was a bar and restaurant owner for over 45 years, having founded the Pacifico Group in 1976. Almonds, mint and thyme. USE COARSE SEA SALT FOR THE RIM. Comparing production samples at La Altea (NOM 1139). Casa Noble Blanco. Heaven Hill has acquired Samson & Surrey, including its portfolio of brands (Tequila Ocho) and facilities. Tequila Matchmaker is the only rating system smart enough to detect your personal preferences and match you with the tequilas that are right for you. Ripe agave and a passing whiff of minerals, and peanuts. The citrus, cinnamon and clove follow from the nosing - plus a measure of vibrant pepper. Herbal. They also give you the opportunity to experience tequila in a whole new wayusing only your senses. Thank you for the list, what kind of additives are you talking about? It is extraordinarily well designed, with a clear and consistent structure and an interface which has a lot of cozyness to it. 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. It seems that Carlos has figured out some of the nuances of the new facility as I think this is more rounded than the El Tigre and earlier releases from NOM 1474. Natural mature agave sweetness that only fully ripe agaves with 300g/kg of fermentable sugars could provide. Any comment would be most welcome . I just got your email today about your additive-free list and had to come check it out. This is the first Ocho Rancho to be harvested in 2022. Finish: Salt and pepper and creamy desert qualities in a medley. A harmonious nose. This is worth 80% of the total point score. | Pepper comes through on the finish after it opens. Thank you! Always in search of better, Don Julio cared for his agave with the highest quality in mind. Citrus, cinnamon, dried fruit and almond on the palate with a lingering hint of spearmint on the finish." + MY LIST. Experience exquisite reposado rested in ruby port wine casks. In 2020 we launched our Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free program for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes and their non-use of additives. Unaged, crystal clear color, delightfully explosive to sip. I will go from this list next time I am picking a tequila to taste and buy. It doesnt have the slight metallic sharpness that I found in the blanco. 2. Send to: tequilamatchmaker@gmail.com. Ocho co-founder and master distiller is the legendary Carlos Camarena, a 5th generation agave farmer and 3rd generation tequilero. One of the last Ocho made at La Altea this is earthy, peppery, briny with a nicely layered balance between those elements and the huge amount of roast agave sweetness on the palate. Price. Tart apples. Finish: short to medium with some bitterness and heat of black pepper, 2021 El Tigre Nose: Pineapple, orange and lime zest. its an easy sipper that opens after sitting. Finish: short to medium nice agave sweetness and ends with some anise bitterness. Agave, strong citrus, vanilla, and flowersvery inviting nose. Ratcheting pepper heat. Full and complex cooked agave notes, developing front-to-back with notes of fresh cut grass and a touch of earthiness. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year. Silky with salt and pepper accents. 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. Want to know more? Warm round spice aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon and citrus. We are legit worried that the sweeter, more vanilla, candy-like additive products will change the publics idea of what a natural tequila is. It is a number that appears on every bottle of tequila that indicates which company or distillery is responsible for its production. Finish: Fruity and spicy, with a back palate dark chocolate/coffee adis. Flavor: A soft vanilla backdrop to the prominent agave entrance. Knock you out agave sweetness. Tequila Matchmaker is a product of TasteTequila.com, an independent tequila blog and community run by Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin. | Carlos Camarena has 8 brothers and sisters. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. Keep up the great work, I know I greatly enjoy the content. Can I assume that if the distillery is verified, that all of their products are free from additives? Palate: pineapple, anise, citric, orange peel, wood oak, pepper, salt. | However, we need someone willing to be the curator of each spirit. I think this is the most important thing with tequilaat least the tequila that I want to drink. A hint of cooked pear. The flavors tend toward custard and agave sweetness,. Servidumbre De Paso a Las Agujas 4SO , Col. Las Agujas , Zaropan Jalisco CP 4S200 . Agave and mineral nose, adding earth, sweetness, and red hots on the flavor. Wow what a beautiful nose. Nose: oak,some citrus, earthy, light floral notes, and a hint of cooked agave Do you have plans or know of any plans to do something similar with Agave Spirits? Made with 100% blue agave from the Tequila Highlands, this expression has been aged for three years in American oak barrels. You can use the form (below) to subscribe to email alerts any time this list changes. A sample from a friend, but I also bought a bottle for USD60, so I think it's a great price for an aejo. Flavor: flavor comes through with a little more cooked or stewed fruit flavor up front. tequila, public relations, marketing, event planning, and brand consulting Locations Primary Calle Juarez 172 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco 45500, MX Get directions Employees at Tequila Matchmaker. Agave, vanilla, grapefruit, pepper, oak. I have tried without success to find out a little more about this particular offering which a number of my friends and myself are now drinking . I mean its a decent app, I would just rather keep it all in TM. The labelling states it was produced and bottled by : Destileria Santa Lucia , Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. The famed Carlos Camarena, a fifth-generation farmer and third-generation tequilero teamed up with Tomas Estes, the man responsible for bringing tequila culture to Europe. | | 2007 El Vergel | Flavors include agave, pepper, jalapeo, slight oak and citrus. Nose: sweet cooked agave, hay, fresh air, mineral, green pineapple, parsley, black pepper, wheat, sweet yam. Vanilla and almond paste, and a salinity that makes your mouth water. Lot BLA-043 28/04/2022 bottle 9795 Theres a bit of oak. Thank you for your time and commitment. Green peppercorns in brine. Alimentos y Bebidas Cervezas, Vinos y Licores Tequila Tequila Muestra No. Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila 750ml (80 Proof) $24.99. This is very fruity with citrus notes and heavy roast agave. 2020 Cerro Grande Tequila Don Londrs, Dre Londons Liquid Gold Now Shines Bright On His Entrepreneurial Instinct And Newly Revealed Legacy As A Father. Purchased for USD55 on January 8, 2022. Velvety texture. Nose: cooked agave, vanilla, oak, ginger, mint. We are located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, first populated Great tequila, you cant go wrong. It fades quickly without much tingle. Not clear on the response to Josh Ohlingerare all blancos additive-free, regardless of distillery? This list will be updated each time a brand is added (or removed) from the program. 87. Tequila Matchmaker's Tweets. Cut grass, fir trees in a forest and minerals. A complete one stop tequila review app/web site. Thank you! Im verifying that any blanco I get, say a Calle 23 Criollo, can be assumed to be Additive-free, despite not being marked as such on the Matchmaker site? Clean and light Reposado with a slight bitter twang. It hits the sides of the tongue and creates a bit of tingle and numbness on the tongue. Marca: GENERICA. Aromatic barrel spices. The Best Tequila For Every Occasion, According to Bartenders, Mixologists, and Spirits Industry Veterans. Aged for 8 months, this silky-smooth, full-bodied tequila has a refreshing herbal backbone with hints of peppermint and chamomile that's balanced by lighter, sweeter flavors of grapefruit and. The story you mention is from 2017: I get a really faint hint of brown sugar or molasses. 2018 Las Presas More of a dry aroma than sweet. Followed up with minerals and a faint damp cellar note. Is there something that taste like theirs which is better for you? Even the synthetic cork smells of agavetasting this I feel I'm tasting the new distillery and it 's location nearer to Arandas. Tequila Tromba Blanco. Thanks, 2020 Cerro Grande From now on, I may honestly just shop for tequilas that are on your list. Flavors: The spices bring more zing to the tasting experience: principally cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Nose: Round barrel spice with a gentle oak note. | | 1. Thanks for leading the charge and creating transparency in the industry. 2018 El Vergel | Orange peel on the mouth with slight burn like black pepper or a mint. Nose: agave, cedar wood, Smokey ash, green guava, green banana, citrus, and hints of pepper. We dont have much production information on this product either. Nose: cooked agave, tropical fruit and flowers, grapefruit, lime zest, earthy, and light clove The lot 2 has a stronger nose with tons of agave and minerality. Oaked agave creme brulee in the mouth and a surprising amount of bitter oak on the tongue for all the aroma leadup. The hearts are then milled to extract their juices, which are mixed with mineral . Some kind of fruitiness light in the nose, flighty . Another classic study in terroir. (2010), The Distiller of the Year award from San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2005), A Gold Star from the World Marketing Organization (2009). ART was around 32. Ocho Tequila Aejo Transatlantic Barrel Select, Ocho Tequila Aejo Continental Barrel Select, Aejo Alarm: Why Aged Tequilas Are Disappearing, Sustainable Sipping With Top-Shelf Tequila, 'You Can't Take It With You'- Ocho 2014 La Magueyera Single Barrel Anejo, A Disruptive Transparency Initiative Is Shining Light on Tequila Additives, Ten Exceptional Sipping Tequilas That You Have Probably Never Heard Of. I hope more distilleries become a part of this project! You rock, Grover and Scarlet! It receded rather quickly, bringing on pear, pineapple and orange aromas. Azunia, which is also made at Ranco Miravalle, NOM 1426, is additive free. Another excellent aejo that leans towards lighter barrel influence. Heavier coffee, dark chocolate and caramel appear. A little fruity and a light vegetal note. Organic tequila usually means that the agaves used were grown organically. When will the list be available on the app? Sugar levels were 33% when harvested and it all shows in aroma, flavor and finish. 2020 La Loma Produced at the famous La Altea distillery in Arandas, by master distiller Carlos Camarena, NOM 1474 Certified Additive Free by Tequila Matchmaker Each harvest leaves a small percentage of agaves that will go to seed to further agave propagation and diversity 45.5% ABV / 91 Proof / 750mL Tasting Notes I understand that this is an opt-in program, so may other brands may be additive free, but they have opted not to be added (IDK what they would not. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Aromas of sweet citrus as in Clementine oranges, roast agave, some light barrel notes of oak and caramel translate well on the palate with some pepper, creamy agave and natural agave sweetness. Hints of cinnamon. We can do both, cant we? One hundred percent. Gobs of agave. A member of the lily family, it looks like a giant aloe vera plant with spiked barbs on the tips. Must add the Campeon Silver Tequila 375ml The Original to your cart/order to receive at $5. 2021 La Mula 2020 La Loma Finish: medium starts with some fruitiness with some spiciness in the middle and ends with a touch of bitter chocolate 2021 El Tigre Julio Gonzalez was a simple farmer with an unparalleled devotion to his craft. Honey/butter/caramel opulence. In fact it was after I bought it that I even discovered tequila could have added sweeteners including things like aspartame and saccharin. Nose: Pineapple, citrus zest, nougat, piquant baking spices, thyme, earth and minerals. Aging has improved this Ranchos blanco. Pasote Tequila is a new brand made by Felipe Camarena in his distillery, El Pandillo, which is located in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. A spritz of citrus and minerals. Deeply herbal, with light and balanced agave and white pepper. This bottle is an unusual house blend of estate-grown silver tequila from 100 percent blue agave with tequila that's been aged five years in charred American oak barrels (which would qualify as extra-aged aejo ). A distillery can still be verified if they have additive use in their facility they just need to declare which ones are using additives so we can focus on the ones that dont. Garnish with an edible flower. 2018 El Bajo An instant classic in 2020, where everything old is new again. Explore our agave-forward expressions, each of which has its own unique flavor profile thanks to the effect terroir has on agave. An oily opulent mouth feel. Green peach, pear, pineapple, lemon, and lime pith. 2018 Las Presas Tweets. Or is there a separate list for non-diffuser made tequilas? Tequila OCHO is the world's first single estate tequila; curating, selecting and harvesting the very ripest agaves only from its own fields in the world-renowned highlands around the town of. 2022 El Nacimiento / Nose: heavy pepper, green apple, mineral, roasted agave, cloves, rosemary. Black pepper complex. A somewhat subdued aroma profile. Take the time to find all the aromas. A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. This vintage and terroir driven brand creates a different tequila each year from a given ranch. Vanilla and toffee for the wrap. Floral on the nose, turns into agave . In some parts of the world they are. Finish: medium with a chocolate and coffee thing going on. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Nose: Pineapple, green apple, spicy candied fruits and a sweet and sour cider note. Very pleasant. Try it again and think diet Pepsi and tell me you cant taste the artificial sweeteners. Some citrus, cooked agave on the nose, and a heavy dose of minerals along with a bit of viscosity in the mouth makes this linger on the palate for a while fading to a nice warming peppery finish. A tease of cinnamon, nutmeg, mint and thyme. One way is to get familiar with the products that are on the list, and then the additive-filled stuff becomes much easier to detect. Thats why I stick to and fully endorse the products from NOM1146 . The heat dominates the show. Trying to get my wife to become a tequila drinker but she leans towards sweeter spirits. Encuentra que tequilas son adecuados para ti. made by heart and HAND Learn our process single estate tequila single estate tequila Discover our land we know these fields to know our land is to know our soul each one a part of us Discover our origins Find your Bottle Locate Stay Connected On #WorldBartenderDay, we honor those who share our tequila in bars and restaura 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. I like the app and web site very much, but may I suggest that you have a 2 tiered rating system: Notes of sweet cooked agave, toffee and black pepper that are balanced with vanilla. Flavors: Medium weight. We go into detail about that here: https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/. Ambrosial, velvety sweetness with a kiss of butterscotch, balanced with salinity and penetrating pepper blows. A dusty earth note. I love your reviews? A warm medley of spice that is round and creamy. Six and a half years old and grown at 2,085 meters these were extremely ripe when harvested with sugar levels of 300g/kg or as it says on the label (30% de su peso). I get a pretty strong pop of alcohol which Im not used to with this brand. Excellent, another he run from Ocho. Flavor: briny, agave sweetness, and light citrus Frankly, there is a certain elitist/snobbish feel to the concept of no additives allowed, we wont mention you or discuss your offerings if you dare. Review #315 - Tequila Ocho (2010 Los Corrales) Tequila Plata Blanco, 100% agave, Wood fermentation tanks, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers, American White Oak barrels, Whisky barrels, Used barrels. The arrondissement of Grenoble is an arrondissement of France in the Isre department in the . Flavor: Light vanilla, piquant barrel spices and orange liqueur coats the tongue with a sweet and oily panoply. 2021 La Mula Rich fruits with vanilla and butterscotch. Each tequila has its own "flavor. Find some. Flavors are a tiny bit muddled. 2022 El Nacimiento Just enough salinity to give balance. Show 7 more items. We cant release that type of information without the risk of a lawsuit. Finish: A touch of molasses and vanilla. I get a note of chile, almost jalapeo like. While La Mula was probably my favorite Ocho, this La Caada is veeryy good. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. I do enjoy Clasa Azul which is made by Productos Finos de Agave, I believe. Love the Ocho. | | In the 2012 NORMA, section 4.36.1 says that blanco tequilas should be sin abocante (without additives). Nose: fresh cut oak, strawberry, tangerine blossoms, citrus, and earthy La Estancia is a departure from other recent Ocho Plata releases. Top off the drink with sparkling water and serve. Gently aged for 1 year in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, giving it a light amber color. What a beautiful tequila. Tequila Ocho Plata $47.26 Buy Now 8. Mexico is delivered in this gorgeous juice. The agaves used for this release are from Jesus Maria. This particular bottle gets big points for value. Tasting is agave forward, as I would expect from a finely produced tequila. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. I normally prefer the Platas in Ocho expressions. 2018 El Vergel Green apple, pineapple rind. There is a slight note of bitterness - but not to a fault. It would be a handy reference when shopping. Very curious to see how this one opens up. A colleague introduced me to a Kirkland brand Tequila Anejo at Costco The bottle says the agave are planted in north-south rows to avoid being shadowed on the sloped terrain of Las Presas and was owned by Carlos' bisabuelo. Followed up with celery seed, caraway seed, nutmeg and cinnamon. When I drink tequila, I want to be drinking tequila and nothing else. Its super different and nothing like what I taste in most aged tequila. Definitely some heat. Round and velvety in the mouth. Search Blanco Joven Reposado Aejo Extra Aejo Trending This Week What members are reacting to right now. Finish: agave and citrus finish. Semi oily vanilla and heat envelope the tongue and back palate. The nose is on the timid side, but interesting. Marca: Muestra No. I am passionate about tequila and I will keep this list close. 2021 El Tigre Cut grass, a forest of fir trees. Tequila Ocho Estancia Plata Tequila 750ml. Gently aged for 3 years in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, creating a slightly darker amber color. The priest consecrates the tequila and labels it as Sanctus Aquam (holy water) so she can take it across the border. | La Mula is much more than the sum of its individual notes. Flavor: Some pepper kick lurking behind the aromas. Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. I am very happy I found this website and this list. La Loma. Agave unabashedly holding its own in the mix. Also a stray sulfur note, similar as found in asparagus? Tweets & replies. By the numbers: ABV: 45.5 . A kick of pepper riding its tail. Flavor: cooked agave sweetness, tropical fruit, sweet cinnamon, and caramelized brown sugar Aging is an additional element of the flavor profile and adds rather than subtracts. Flavor: First sip brings an escalating crescendo of pepper with fruit and toasted nuts. Though it may be controversial, 818 Tequila is undoubtedly one of the most popular agave spirits on the market right now. 2021 El Tigre I only start drinking Patron because of they were additive free. Rested for 8 weeks and 8 days in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels developing a slight translucent amber color. Nothing is over represented. The whole profile is different than what has been released recently as the agave have been grown closer to sea level than others at 1875-1900 meters. Storing information on 1671 brands, the main interface has 5 tabs, each allowing you to search for tequilas and tequilainformation, but also to interact with other tequila . No additives | Reminds me of early Ochos with its agave forward profile. Tequila Ocho Plata. An incredibly balanced nose - no individual notes crying out for special attention. I wish something like this was posted in stores. Ocho Reposado Widow Jane 750 ml. More of a dry aroma than sweet. Patron Silver Tequila 375ml (80 Proof) $30.49. | Flavor: big cooked agave, tropical fruit, cinnamon, and light anise | Not valid on previous purchases. As with all of its tequilas, Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Select Widow Jane 2022 is certified 100% additive-free and is best enjoyed neat, sipped from a tequila flute. Moist earth and minerals. Experience exquisite reposado rested in ruby port wine casks. This is the epitome of sipping tequilasmooth and unforgettable. So much agave and fresh pepper, the finish is short for me though but it is nice to sip. A grind or two of black pepper. Thank you for all the info. Flavor: Almonds and cream, vanilla, butterscotch and bold pepper. Then next sip I thought, wow, I cant believe how sweet this is 3rd sip and I was getting that aftertaste and I was like this stuff is too damn sweet, it tastes like artificial sweeteners, but thats impossible. 2022 El Nacimiento Founded in 2008, the third-generation producers have carved out a reputation for themselves as exemplary tequila-makers, thanks in large part to the combination of Old World methods, Carlos. A crisp, clean profile. I've had quite a few Ocho blancos now and this one seems to be a bit unique. 2018 El Vergel El Tesoro Blanco Tequila El Tesoro, part of the Beam Suntory family of spirits, is the work of Carlos Camarena, the grandson of Don Felipe Camarena who started the La Altea distillery in 1937. | info@LiveLikeBella.org; 786 505 3914; how much is a gold bitcoin coin worth; random concept generator; date night cooking classes nj | Agave, alcohol and citrus? 2. Strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass filled with ice. | Launched in 2008 by Camarena and Estes, Tequila Ocho was the answer. From memory, this one is very similar, though. This would pair well with a Jerk chicken or pork dinner. Ocho Tequila Plata | Tequila Matchmaker Ocho Tequila Plata Type: Tequila Brand : Tequila Ocho Nom 1474 2169 Ratings See All 88 Panel 87 Community + My Rating $55.00 USD Retail Partner Sip Tequila Buy Online $46.99 USD Retail Partner Old Town Tequila Buy Online Available in the App Find Nearby Add to Wishlist Profile Tart apples. Bitterness. The cider note perseveres in the flavor. So bright. 2022 El Nacimiento A fusion of caramel and toffee anchors the lighter fruit and floral elements. BODY & COLOR Gently aged for 3 years in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, creating a slightly darker amber color. 2021 El Pastizal Slight burn, heat burn. These are some images taken during our additive free visits. 2019 La Laja But in the case of 100 percent blue agave tequila, you shouldnt be so sure. How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. | At the time, that was enough for us. The Tequila Ocho Difference. You can read more about our methods and program goals, here. https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/, In that story, and right after that claim is an asterisk, which states (at the bottom): Hi Luis. Tequila Ocho 2016 Puerta Del Aire Reposado- Light & Tasty, 100% agave, Wood fermentation tanks, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers, American White Oak barrels, Whisky barrels, Used barrels. Chock full of artificial sweeteners by my pallet. And at $135 it's pricey. ok, but your 2018 post titled The Lowdown on Tequila Additives stated that was banned by the norma . Quite possibly the best blanco Ocho has ever made IMHO. Certainly not a barrel forward aejo, but very delicious. Petrichor. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Y se vuelve ms inteligente . Add all ingredients to wine glass over crushed ice and garnish with fresh berries, lemon and orange slices and mint sprigs. Flavors: Bursting tropical and fruity flavors, toasted nuts and punchy spices. | 1,574 Followers. Nose: There was a surprising initial hit of bourbon barrel. 2019 La Laja Letting it breathe awhile, brought only minimal secondary notes to my attention. Ripe red fruit, a touch of juicy fruit. The aroma on this single-estate Tequila is reminiscent of a very lightly peated whiskey, mingling smoke and pepper with a light caramel note. THE SPIRIT BECAME THE PEOPLE AND THE PEOPLE BECAME THE SPIRIT, LIKE A MYSTERY SLOWLY REVEALING ITSELFTO ITSELF, ALL CAME TO RECOGNIZE THE SPIRIT, KNEW WHEN IT WAS IN THEIR MIDST, FELT IT IN THEIR BONES, IN THEIR SOUL. Very nice. | Harvested from a field at 2000 meters above sea level that had previously only been used as pasture land and is surrounded by oak and cedar trees this is exceptionally rich and viscous for an Ocho Blanco. Preferred it over La Laja and La Corua but not by much. Flavors: A touch thin, yet a creamy feeling. Aroma: theres a good amount of alcohol on the nose. 2021 La Ladera Next, subtle salty licorice and caramel undertones. Dusty earthiness. Nose: Crisp entrance. How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. I dont need to buy a ticket or GDL. Here's what to expect: - Be surprised by your individual taste profile: Based on your ratings, the app shows you which aromas and flavors you are responding to. Community reviewers enjoyed the tequila's pleasant notes of vanilla, caramel, and tobacco, with their scores averaging 86. The perfect holiday gift for a tequila geek! GQ. Two questions: Pretty straight forward profile. 2020 La Loma Finish: Fruity and spicy, with a back palate dark chocolate/coffee adis. We feel its a better service to the community that we highlight the non-additive products so that people can familiarize themselves with those products. Nathan. Nose: Round barrel spice with a gentle oak note. Thank you for your rapid response, I love it. A floral bouquet - citrus blossoms, nasturtiums and a muted whisper of mint. Toffee and almond cream. 2020 Cerro Grande : This is probably the best Ocho blanco Ive had. Though it may be controversial, 818 Tequila is undoubtedly one of the most popular agave spirits on the market right now. Per the usual for Tequila Ocho we're told very little about aging or the vessel used except the general indication of it being quite played out as evidenced by the pale straw color. Fortunately that doesn't last long enough to do more than knock a point off overall. Julio Gonzalez was a simple farmer with an unparalleled devotion to his craft. Here's the reason for the aejo and extra aejo shortage that you probably didn't know was coming. 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