Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco Smoke
| Production Details | |
|---|---|
| NOM : | 1523 , |
| Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
| Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos), Jalisco (Tequila Valley) , |
| Region : | Jalisco (Los Valles) , |
| Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens, Autoclave (high pressure) , |
| Extraction : | Tahona, Roller Mill , |
| Water Source : | Deep well water , |
| Fermentation : | Wood fermentation tanks, Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation with fibers, Fermentation without fibers , |
| Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
| Still : | Copper Pot , |
| Aging : | American White Oak barrels, Scotch barrels , |
| ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
| Other : | Cold filtered, Blended batches |
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The aroma opens with rich cooked agave and bright orange citrus, accented by a light, perfumed smoke and earthy pepper. Subtle char and soft grassiness, with a gentle sting of ethyl and a touch of whiskey. On the palate, the smoke is restrained and more supportive, allowing bold citrus (pineapple/orange) and sweet agave to lead. Hints of wood, baking spice, anise, and spearmint thread through, touched with salinity that blends well. The barrel influence is noted and noticed. The finish is gentle and lasting, with lingering agave sweetness, spearmint, a touch of salt, and green grassiness. I anticipated more smokiness from this but the lack of it lets the other flavors shine. The Master Blender did well.
Bottle: L014H210268, 01:16 PM, 705, 09/09/2021 Appearance: Clear Initial thoughts… Nose: Dry earth, minerality, subtle smoke Palate: Cooked agave, brine/salinity, butter Finish: Citrus, black pepper, cinnamon Final review pending…
I am really impressed with this expression! Their standard blanco is a solid offering, but this manages to subtly elevate itself into the upper range of tequilas that excite me. The brand's website is vague on the details, but from more research, it appears that this blanco was slightly aged in Ardbeg barrels. As an Ardbeg fan, that has me intrigued. The nose, palate, and finish all offer different variations of the same flavors. I get a sweet agave mixed with grapefruit with a hint of mint and wrapped in a blanket of smoke. And in true fashion, the smoke is only evident when you are focusing on the other flavors. Once you focus on the smoke, it quickly dissipates and melts away. A big win for me.
LO14H210268 05:34PM 2917 09/10/2020 Volcan De Mi Tierra Limited Edition Blanco Smoke. Special because it was given to me by the man himself, Santiago Cortina Gallardo. Aroma of grapefruit citrus, cooked agave, mineral, pepper and a hint of peat. Buttery mouthfeel with generous alcohol. Flavor: Cooked agave, pineapple, licorice, mineral, pepper, herbal and that hint of peat from the Ardbeg barrels compliments nicely. Long finish with all flavor components carrying throughout.