Olmeca Reposado Tequila, 70 cl

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Altos Tequila is made using a traditional method of crushing the agave plants with a two-ton tahona stone, which helps preserve the agave’s natural sweetness better than the roller mill.

A Love Letter to I’m Sorry and a Tribute to Funny Moms in 3 Bits By Annie Berke September 6, 2023 | 11:48amThe insights I’ve gained aren’t just from books or hearsay; they are the result of hands-on experience, countless tastings, and an enduring passion for these spirits. This fresh and naturally sweet tequila is preserved through copper pot stills and aged in small ex-bourbon casks for at least 13 months, filling the tequila with a smooth, woody taste and a slightly sweet flavour. Olmeca Altos Reposado is a well-balanced Tequila with a rich agave flavor and subtle hints of vanilla and oak derived from its brief maturation in oak barrels. Olmeca Altos offers a range of quality Tequilas at affordable prices, making them appealing to both beginners and old-school Tequila aficionados. The result of this labor comes in two final expressions: plata and reposado. Both have an herbal nose. Plata, which is unaged, is aromatic and sweet with citric and cooked Agave notes, well balanced with peppery heat and has a long lasting, fruity finish.

Olmeca Añejo stands out among other affordable añejos for its lighter, more natural-tasting profile. The finish is warm and peppery with a slight burn, but nothing severe, and a salty aftertaste. My opinion: Discover our initiatives and projects. We have a multi-stakeholder approach working together to build a more sustainable and responsible world. Case Studies Flavor: The flavor is a definite surprise. I was thinking it was going to be a bit salty but ended up being much more peppery. I also get a little hint of oakPalate: slightly briny raw agave, at first the ethanol note is slightly bitter but balances out, light orange note, earthy. Agave, unlike a grape or wheat crop, takes closer to a decade to properly mature. That means the soil and growing conditions have more impact on the final product than fermentation, distillation and aging combined. The growing region of Los Altos is situated 6,900 feet above sea level and has mineral rich volcanic soil—ideal for growing flavorful agave. Here, I’m not just sharing opinions; I’m weaving tales from the rich tapestry of my experiences over these three decades. Avion and Altos are produced in different distilleries, while Del Maguey is crafted by an army of mezcal distillers across Oaxaca. How is Olmeca Altos made?

My education and training include a thorough knowledge of agave spirits creation from planting agaves to bottling, including distillation. The Overlooked Cobweb Is a Well-Crafted, Future Halloween Cult Classic By Jim Vorel October 28, 2023 | 12:15am Olmeca Reposado, a Tequila is fruity, sweet, and slightly woody. Perfect for the shot of energy your night is waiting for! Olmeca Altos Reposado is our most awarded tequila, acheiving several medal at the most distinguished spirit competitions around the world since its creation. Third time - something markedly savoury hit me this time. Not sure what, but had a mental flash of meat on a grill, so something more umami-ish? No idea, but probably just making this up anyway!

With their experience working in acclaimed bars and winning awards, they sought out master distiller Jesus Hernandez in Altos de Jalisco. On the palate, it offers a pleasant sweetness of caramel, accompanied by hints of oak char, almond, cinnamon, and a touch of mint.

As the world rediscovers diversity in the spirits world, the second-use barrel market is reaping the benefits. Whiskey and wine barrels have always been the popular choice for tequila makers, but bourbon seems to have lent its own unique mark to Olmeca Altos Tequila’s Reposado expression.Olmeca Altos Reposado and Añejo are aged in 200-litre bourbon barrels for minimum of 12 months. Using smaller barrels creates a more complex profile, perfectly balanced, keeping its unique tequila taste. Finish : Medium length with caramel, cinnamon, and orange flavor. More agave and very light pepper here as well. Directly from Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Olmeca Blanco it carries a naturally sweet freshness to make any cool moment even cooler. Olmeca Altos Plata is the most traditional expression of Altos. Recognized for its natural smoothness when sipped, but also for being the Margarita champion, a top choice tequila for margaritas by bartenders. Aroma: This one is very briny. It almost reminds me a bit of an olive. There is also a hint of oak.