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NOM
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1523
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Agave Type
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Tequilana Weber
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Agave Region
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Jalisco (Los Altos), Jalisco (Tequila Valley)
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Region
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Jalisco (Los Valles)
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Cooking
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Stone/Brick Ovens, Autoclave (high pressure)
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Extraction
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Tahona, Roller Mill
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Water Source
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Deep well water
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Fermentation
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Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Champagne Yeast
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Distillation
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2x distilled
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Still
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Copper Pot
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Aging
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French Oak barrels, Whisky barrels, Cognac casks, Used barrels
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ABV/Proof
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40% abv (80-proof)
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Other
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Cold filtered, Color Filtration
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Bottle: L025K220296, 14 11 12, 1595, 14/01/2023 Appearance: White honey Nose: Oak, baking spice, cinnamon, clove, fruity, grapes, cherry, mushroom, dry earth, vanilla, dried fruit, dried apricot, fig, citrus, orange peel, alcohol, and cooked agave…a surprising start Palate: Alcohol, oak, black pepper, tobacco, white chocolate, baking spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and cooked agave…hot and slightly harsh Finish: Tobacco, molasses, alcohol, metallic, and a touch of brine/salinity…bitter, hot, and short duration with an oily mouthfeel Overall: I’m not a fan of cristalinos overall, but there have been a few that aren’t terrible and I would consider this one of them. The cooked agave is not front and center at any point, but then I don’t think that’s the point of a cristalino expression anyway. The nose started off in a different direction and actually reminded me of an almost Sauternes-like profile. Then came the disappointment on the palate and finish, which drank more like what I would expect from a cristalino. If this is your thing, you may really like it.