Sampled at Monterey Tequila Fest. My favorite of the lineup.
Sampled at Monterey Tequila Fest.
Sampled at Monterey Tequila Fest. Unique profile, is that celery? Will have to revisit.
The most reliable agave awards, with blind judging, praised these tequilas.
For many years, Don Pilar offered a blanco, añejo and extra añejo. “Donde estas, donde estas, Reposado?” Fans of the brands (like us) were excited when we heard that one was on the way, and we wondered how long it would be aged. Would it be a light-touch
Other than the oak, what are extra añejo drinkers looking for? Do they still want the presence of agave, or are they hoping that extra time in the barrel will bring more complexity? Or, is it something else entirely? We conducted a blind taste test with 2
Tequila is taking over bars, cocktail lists and palates all over the Bay Area and as we reported this week, several young companies are jumping into the booming market for Mexico's national spirit.
It’s said the national drink of Mexico has magical properties: It closes contracts and opens doors, makes shy people bold and helps form friendships.
Juan Contreras is the son of Don Pilar, the guy whose name is on the bottle. He's also the brand ambassador and marketing director. I met him at Zazil for some tequila.
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Aroma: This isn't driven by Agave, although there,, the presence of the New American Oak is the dominating force behind this Añejo. Oak, Vanilla, Butterscotch, and Caramel show off the long aging in the new barrels. Additional Stone Fruits like Plum and Apricot are also a major part of the nose. As this opens up Citrus and Tropical Fruits immerge. Cinnamon and Barrel Spices also come out. There is also a Buttery Custard the softens this. Taste: Again the Barrel Influences of Oak, Vanilla, Caramel and Butterscotch definitely give off Whiskey like vibes. The slight difference being that there is still a touch of Agave still present. Cinnamon, Black Pepper, and Baking Spices add the Spicy touches too! Citrus and Stone Fruits add a nice sweetness along with a touch of Honey. Finish: The finish runs long with Oak and Spices. The flavors of Don Pilar Añejo resembles a Tequila wrapped in a Whiskey Blanket. There is a kiss of Agave here to remind you that this is still Tequila. But it will definitely appeal to a convert trying to get into Tequila on their new journey. It will also appeal to anyone looking to sit down on a cool evening and sipping something that will continually evolve in glass. The price point around $45-50 makes this a great choice for the collection! AMM--86 Salud!