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Tequila San Matias Tahona Blanco
Tequila San Matias

Tequila San Matias Tahona Blanco

3.83 Decent

13 reviews13 ratings

90 critic score Above average for tequila

Tequila Blanco Tequila Jalisco No age statement 40% ABV

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About this bottle

Tequila San Matias Tahona Blanco, released in September 2016, is the brand's inaugural tequila produced entirely using the tahona method. This process involves using a large stone wheel, the tahona, to gently crush the agave piñas after they have been slow-cooked for 48 hours in brick ovens. The resulting juice is fermented in pine vats and then double-distilled in copper pot-stills. This unaged tequila is bottled at 40% ABV.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 65
Oily 50
Sweet 50
Fruity 45
Herbal 40
Tart 30
Bitter 30
Mineral 25

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.

Irvin Hewitt 4.5

Tasting neat. Wow, what an aroma. Sweet, pretty, very fruity... like candied mangoes and peaches with a little anise. Rich mouthfeel, agave nectar, tropical fruits, anise, soft black pepper. The finish is sweet, peppery, and slightly tart. Overall, it's quite smooth with just enough bite. The aroma is amazing, and the taste is not far behind. A very 'pretty' tequila with some complexity. My favorite Los Altos blanco so far.

Eli Keyes 5.0

I don't often drink blancos, but I received a complimentary sample of this and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a fantastic blend of sweet, spicy, vegetal, and briny olive agave flavors, with a creamy texture and a lengthy finish.

Daryl Matlock 5.0

This is where exceptional Tequila begins. It's excellent. I appreciate the resumption of Tahona production and hope others will follow.

Alyssa Newsom 1.0

Why does it have an oily taste?! It's an unpleasant texture; it's not that smooth.

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