Bottle of Crotalo Tequila Plata

Crotalo Tequila Plata

Type: Tequila
Brand: Crotalo
Nom
1509
69 Ratings See All

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Production Details
NOM : 1509 ,
Agave Type : Tequilana Weber ,
Agave Region : Single Estate ,
Region : Jalisco (Ciénega) ,
Cooking : Stone/Brick Ovens ,
Extraction : Roller Mill ,
Water Source : Deep well water ,
Fermentation : 100% agave, Stainless steel tanks ,
Distillation : 2x distilled ,
Still : Copper Pot ,
Aging : Wine casks ,
ABV/Proof : 40% abv (80-proof)
Other : Color Filtration, Rested in oak barrels

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Aromas & Flavors Detected By Our Community

Aromas Detected

7
Agave (cooked)
3
Alcohol
2
Fruity
2
Mint
1
Cinnamon
1
Grass
1
Charcoal
1
White Pepper
1
Flowers
1
Herbal
1
Pepper (black)
1
Apple (green)

Flavors Detected

11
Agave (cooked)
3
Citrus
3
White Pepper
3
Pepper (black)
2
Mint
2
Vanilla
1
Agave (raw)
1
Grass
1
Olive
1
Tangerine
1
Anise
1
Basil

Ratings

Personal Scores & Reviews From Our Community

  • 86 Rating

Thick neck bottle, double distilled version with virgin French oak shavings in a cheesecloth tea-bag for 45 days. Agave and almost a lite Reposado (some oak) on the nose. Wonderful, buttery mouthfeel, and tasty spicy agave with a nice warm finish. This is real easy to sip - be careful!

  • 83 Rating

Smells of agave and green apples …. Burrs of citrus or grape fruit on the mouth …..Minerality some sweetness like some vanilla or butterscotch

  • 81 Rating

Very light on the taste. Agave, slight vegetal, little tart citrus, little vanilla with white pepper

  • 87 Rating

This is a nice surprise. Good stuff. Very well balanced. Aroma is good. Taste is really nice and dry. No extra flavors just tequila/agave. Finish is good too. This is an unfancy Blanco that is solid and unpretentious-just tequila. Good aromas and flavors.

  • 85 Rating

Herbal, minty, floral.....there is a lot going on here but it all works well together. I feel like this really opens up after a meal, I don’t classify many tequilas as “food necessary” but I highly recommend with this.

  • 73 Rating

I don't care for this. Disappointed Maybe it will come around. I hope Grover is right, I'm letting it set.

  • 81 Rating

Lots of white pepper in the mouth and some floral and fruity notes on the nose.

  • 82 Rating

I concur with previous reviews. The initial pour has a strong nose and mouth of alcohol as Chris states, and greatly improves after opening up, as Grover says. After allowing ample time to open up, it has a nose of agave with a hint of fruit. The mouthfeel is wet and slightly viscous; smooth. Flavor of mild agave and light pepper; mild, but not without some character. It really shines in the finish though. A large wet pepper/spice feel the lingers. I paid $47 for this and feel like there are better options at this price point (and lower), but on a bar full of mass-market brands, I would certainly order a pour of this.

  • 86 Rating

For maximum enjoyment, pour this into a glass and let it sit there in the glass for 30 minutes. It needs time to open up.

  • 77 Rating

Aroma is a bit overpowering (strong alcohol). Good agave flavor with hints of mint and juniper??? Good, long finish.

  • 85 Rating

Love this brand!!! Crisp, clean and balanced. So good and easy to drink. I could get in trouble quick with this one.

  • 80 Rating

I like this one. It’s got a bit of a zing but that is mellowed out by the oily mess. Ummmm- agave. And….my rating is spot on with the community and the panel. We may need to add this to our Blanco collection

  • 84 Rating

Sweet agave aroma - plantain Sweet and lemony Soft palate

  • 74 Rating

Very sweet, smooth

  • 84 Rating

Subtle hints of pepper, A silky river of agave flows over my palate, Hints of two iguanas getting it on make me say 'Wacka wacka wacka!'

  • 80 Rating

subtle, almost nondescript nose. nice agave flavor with a balanced, consistent finish.

  • 83 Rating

I always ask myself..... Is this good tequila. This is indeed good tequila. Agree with numerous other ratings. Much going on with this. Much good flavour. But upon immediate opening has an odour and taste of alcohol ear swabs. After 30 minutes resting it is MUCH better. This is a complex tequila. Rebellious. Update - August, 2020. A new bottle camping in Alberta. Agree with earlier review. Good. But rebellious. As good as Olmeca Altos and in some ways better. But much more expensive. Some ways worse. Beautiful bottle. Excellent viscous finish. Definitely recommend just to say that you had it. Interesting tequila. On the empty glass I get a black licorice aroma.

  • 80 Rating

Smooth peppery blanco

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