Production Details | |
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NOM : |
1123
,
(Previously:
1500
)
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Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | - , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Valles) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Fermentation without fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Copper Pot , |
Aging : | Used barrels, Bourbon barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | Aeration, Cold filtered |
Nose: Opens tight but rewards patience. Once it breathes, green olive brine comes through loud and clear - earthy, vegetal, and salty in all the right ways. Backed by cooked agave, oak, citrus, and a touch of minerality. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium-full mouthfeel with good structure. Cooked agave leads, followed by green apple tartness (malolactic in feel), black pepper, anise, peppermint, and a buttery softness. The brine from the nose doesn’t carry through as strongly here - this leans more spice forward. Finish: Soft and warm, with lingering oak and spice. Almost reads like a restrained añejo finish. Final Thoughts: Nose first, this had me hooked - the olive brine note is bold and unapologetic, and I’m a sucker for that kind of character. The palate goes a different direction, landing more in the spice and herbal camp, with just a trace of the brine. The warmth and structure of the finish round it out well. Old school leaning, with some edge - I’m into it.