by Rich Cook | Feb 12, 2025 | Tequila
There aren’t too many high proof designated tequilas out there, and while this example doesn’t reach what the Gin world calls “Navy Strength” levels, it certainly packs more punch than the average blanco. That said, it’s beautifully balanced on the nose, with pure... 
by Michael Cervin | Jan 4, 2025 | Tequila
You may know the story: Friends Gerber and Clooney started Casamigos intending to make tequila according to their personal tastes and for their personal use, with no intent of taking the company public. But, when big money calls… Fast-forward and the once very... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 20, 2024 | Tequila
When Casa Noble launched in 1997, it was with the goal of making great Tequila. That probably sounds obvious, however there is one particular element that separates good spirits from great spirits: water. The water source used in making any spirit is crucial. And Casa... 
by Michael Cervin | Nov 15, 2024 | Tequila
For a reposado, this is very light in color. At first this might be of concern, however this keeps the usual earthy, spice notes of the agave, and adds just a slight amount of sweetness, noticeable from the brief aging in barrel. The Tequila rests for over two months... 
by Rich Cook | Oct 4, 2024 | Tequila
Añejo Tequila is aged in wood, and that process adds an amber shade and some vanilla flavor to the finished product. A “Cristalino” goes through a process to remove the color while maintaining that vanilla note. This helps when making fancy cocktails where keeping... 
by Rich Cook | Oct 4, 2024 | Tequila
Blanco Tequila has quite a range of style and flavor profile possibilities as more and more folks get into the game. This version is right down the middle, focusing on pure agave character with a slightly reined in rusticity, letting notes of earth and pepper come...
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