by Rich Cook | Oct 24, 2022 | Tequila
Old School rap master Earl Stevens (aka E-40) takes on another moniker with his line of fine tequilas. The reposado is a blend of highland and lowland blue agave, and it succeeds with pure aromas of citrus, grass, salinity and mild vanilla that translate... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 20, 2022 | Tequila
Like many Tequilas, Solento is farmed organically, not an uncommon thing in the Jalisco region. But this repo is aged typically nine months in American oak, a little longer than others after open top fermentation and distilled twice. What starts initially as a... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 6, 2022 | Tequila
I’m the first to admit that I have a strong preference for unwooded, or “blanco” Tequila, but once in a while I run across a wooded version that strikes all the right chords. Such is the case with this Reposado, where layered aromas of agave, citrus, pepper and... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Tequila
When looking at an extra Añejo what you’re always looking for is the remnant of blue agave. Cierto offers you noticeable blue agave but still expresses itself with the wood aging as a partner. There is a smoky wood element to this, but there was also the herbal notes... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Tequila
With a nose that offers sweet blue agave and sweet roasted wood this Añejo is set apart from many other. You get the earthy notes of the blue agave, plus a slight sweetness not to mention the wood influence of char smoke and slight resin. Most Añejo typically lack any... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Tequila
The nose is utterly captivating providing strong blue agave, slight sweetness, and oak aging. On the pallet the blue agave is noticeable, there’s a light spice and resin note that leads from the mid palate through to the finish. There is a lithe viscosity to this one...
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