This tequila is clear and leaves good legs on the glass. The aroma is of bright lime, pavement after rain, minerality, with roasted agave and a hint of char in the background. The taste is dry, salty, stony, with pineapple citrus, honey, sweet grass, and strong white pepper. It has an oily coating on the palate. The finish continues with white pepper and saltiness, herbal sweetness, and a bitter dehydrated lime. It's not a long finish, but it leaves a mineral aftertaste and a minty tingle. Adding an ice cube softens the white pepper and highlights floral fruit notes without significantly changing the profile. The flavor is subtle, clean, and gentle. It's not an intense agave or smoke flavor. While not a tequila expert, I appreciate its understated quality. I'm unsure how it would perform in a cocktail with stronger flavors; sipping it seems preferable, but I will test and report back later.
Tequila Ocho Plata Corralillos 2023
Tequila Blanco Tequila Jalisco No age statement 40% ABV
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Tequila Ocho is recognized for its additive-free, single-estate tequilas crafted from overripe agaves grown on the brand's own fields in Los Altos, Jalisco. The production process is artisanal, involving slow roasting of the agaves in brick ovens, fermentation with natural airborne yeast, and double distillation at low temperatures. Each bottle displays the specific field and harvest year, along with the style. This particular expression features agaves sourced from Corralillos, a location situated at 5,100 feet just outside the Highlands, representing the lowest altitude ever utilized for Ocho.
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