| 2014 La Magueyera AROMA Notes of sweet cooked agave, toffee and black pepper that are balanced with vanilla. The priest consecrates the tequila and labels it as Sanctus Aquam (holy water) so she can take it across the border. Bitterness. A bit soft on the finish, mid palate this has a bit of pepper like I would expect to see from G4 and El Pandillo which is close by this fields location. Hey, we're all about being social! Notes of creamy strawberry, ripe raspberry, dried plum, roasted caramel, and a touch of rich cocoa to create a complex but surprisingly approachable tequila. . Some nuttiness as it fades. 2021 La Mula ART was around 32. 8 days from when the agaves reach the distillery until it becomes blanco tequila. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Mexican tequila maker Cuervo sees improved sales growth Mexican distiller Becle, better known as the parent company of tequila brand Jose Cuervo, updated its 2022 full-year guidance on Friday, improving net sales estimates after posting a positive quarterly report. I get a pretty strong pop of alcohol which Im not used to with this brand. Tequila Matchmaker is the iPhone and Android app that's smart enough to find the right tequilas for you. Contenido: 750 ml. Nose: Crisp entrance. Not sure of the reasoning, other than I believe I will thoroughly want and enjoy that extra 250ml. Nose: Green pear/apple/pineapple aromas, faint oak barreling, butterscotch, and a kiss of citrus. Talk about terrior!! A subtle marriage of citrus, cinnamon and agave. Answers: A warm medley of spice that is round and creamy. It would be a handy reference when shopping. 2021 El Pastizal Very nice. Not clear on the response to Josh Ohlingerare all blancos additive-free, regardless of distillery? 1) No, some blancos definitely contain additives. | Green apple, pineapple rind. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year. Vanilla and almond paste, and a salinity that makes your mouth water. 2) We will eventually create this list within the app itself. | We later learned that additives were indeed being used in blanco tequilas and that a loophole in the NORMA made this possible. 9 Things You Should Know About 818 Tequila, Mexican tequila maker Cuervo sees improved sales growth, Tequila Don Londrs, Dre Londons On His Entrepreneurial Instinct, Pernod Takes Majority Stake In Cdigo 1530 Tequila, No Celebrity Needed: 10 Blanco Tequilas You Should Know About, and Why, Episcopal priest creates tequila to benefit children's shelters in Mexico. Deeply herbal, with light and balanced agave and white pepper. Nose: sweet cooked agave, hay, fresh air, mineral, green pineapple, parsley, black pepper, wheat, sweet yam. Semi oily vanilla and heat envelope the tongue and back palate. Carlos trade by nature is agronomy, so he knows the land better than anyone. Modelo: Reposado Widow Jane. 2022 El Nacimiento Tasting is agave forward, as I would expect from a finely produced tequila. Very easy to sip. A harmonious nose. THE SPIRIT TRANSCENDED BORDERS AND BECAME IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZABLE THROUGH ITS PEOPLE AS THEY TRAVELED THE EARTH. I so much appreciate the app and have let it assist in guiding my agave journey! Your email address will not be published. A very light vanilla and candied orange. Encuentra que tequilas son adecuados para ti. Love my Cimarron. https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/. On the nose, sweet agave and some barrel spice. Julio Gonzalez was a simple farmer with an unparalleled devotion to his craft. | Dry shake without ice first to emulsify the egg white. Vanilla, allspice and salinity making peekaboo appearances. I want to stay away from additives. As with all of its tequilas, Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Select Widow Jane 2022 is certified 100% additive-free and is best enjoyed neat, sipped from a tequila flute. Sooo much agave, on the nose, in the mouth, on the finish. An earthy mineral note. 2020 Cerro Grande A kick of pepper riding its tail. Over all a pleasant Reposado to sip. Very curious to see how this one opens up. Ocho Reposado Widow Jane 750 ml. A hint of candle wax. 89. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Knock you out agave sweetness. AND THE SPIRIT WAS OF THIS LAND AND SPIRIT WAS THIS LAND. I love that the field El Tigre is in Atotonilco and as far away from La Altea as has ever been harvested with the exception of the recent Cerro Grande. | 2018 El Bajo Theres a bit of oak. It has greatly increased my enjoyment exploring tequila. Can I assume that if the distillery is verified, that all of their products are free from additives? 2018 El Vergel Citrus notes, perhaps oranges and grapefruit zest. I dont need to buy a ticket or GDL. 2020 Cerro Grande 2020 La Loma There are enough seats at the bar for everyone! A 1L bottle is interesting. Lots of fruit and tang. | Purchased for USD55 on January 8, 2022. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. BODY & COLOR Gently aged for 3 years in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, creating a slightly darker amber color. 2021 La Mula We dont have much production information on this product either. Certainly not a barrel forward aejo, but very delicious. Tequila Matchmaker is a product of TasteTequila.com, an independent tequila blog and community run by Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin. ), is pretty much guaranteed to create some excitement. This is a fantastic resource and will be a great help in my future purchases and recommendations. Flavor: fruity, black pepper, brown sugar, oak essence, and some citrus Toasted hazelnuts. Flavor: Almond paste, brine and pepper, filberts, creamy and silky toffee notes. A robust, all-purpose workhorse A top-notch sipping tequila A light-bodied tequila that's good for mixing A vibrant, citrusy tequila A fruity tequila from the Los Altos region A. Almost a year ago I wrote a review about a tequila Ocho blanco (Loa Mangos) that wasn't necessarily my personal cup of tea, but it really accomplished what this brand is all about. Underripe mango and orange blossom aromas season an. This particular bottle gets big points for value. La Loma. Do you have any plans to verify if Don Julio is additive-free? Hints of cinnamon. 2021 La Ladera Earth and minerals. Finish: medium finish with spice and fruit and lingering pepper. 2) Both Pasote and El Tesoro de Don Felipe are additive free in their entire lineup. Earthy minerals. Double strain into a chilled glass. Notes of sweet cooked agave, toffee and black pepper that are balanced with vanilla. Garnish with an edible flower. Rested for 8 weeks and 8 days in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels developing a slight translucent amber color. Flavor: I definitely get agave up front but its not quite a prominent as other Ochos Ive had. Overall: I love this tequila. I wish something as concise was available for other agave spirits. Tequila Ocho Estancia Plata Tequila 750ml. Followed up with minerals and a faint damp cellar note. Tequila Ocho Plata Grapefruit Juice Lime Juice Simple Syrup Sparkling Water USE COARSE SEA SALT FOR THE RIM. Ocho. Another excellent aejo that leans towards lighter barrel influence. We are granted full access to all areas of the distillery, and have permission to take samples from any part of the process. No additives | Nose: Aroma of a freshly milled oak plank. I mean its a decent app, I would just rather keep it all in TM. Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. Nose: Pineapple, mandarine/lime, light nuttiness, butterscotch and a spring-like floral aroma. Here's the reason for the aejo and extra aejo shortage that you probably didn't know was coming. Agave, strong citrus, vanilla, and flowersvery inviting nose. Good stuff!! And at $135 it's pricey. When we wrote the story we based that information on what CRT representatives were saying about the issue. Tomas exuded love and respect in all that he did, and his passion for tequila shone brightly. We are founders of the Tequila Matchmaker app and website. Fragrant lime oils and orange peel. Explore our agave-forward expressions, each of which has its own unique flavor profile thanks to the effect terroir has on agave. The first reposado produced from the new Los Alambiques Distillery. Fruity - pineapple, ripe berries, and mature guavas fallen from the tree, just beginning to over-ripen and ferment. Produced at the famous La Altea distillery in Arandas, by master distiller Carlos Camarena, NOM 1474 Certified Additive Free by Tequila Matchmaker Each harvest leaves a small percentage of agaves that will go to seed to further agave propagation and diversity 45.5% ABV / 91 Proof / 750mL Tasting Notes Do you have plans or know of any plans to do something similar with Agave Spirits? | The herbal aroma elements remain, but have acquiesced to the sweeter agave and oak nuances. Sweet cooked agave notes shine through, while balancing with the sweet spice, cinnamon, and delicate notes of vanilla. The 2nd Harvest of 2022 2022 La Caada While La Mula was probably my favorite Ocho, this La Caada is veeryy good. Aroma: cooked agave in this Aejo, gardenia, lime-zest, guava, anise, chocolate milk, eucalyptus, honeysuckle, butter, basil, honey dew melon. Light jackfruit, strawberry, green apple and tangerine/grapefruit. 1. Nose: There was a surprising initial hit of bourbon barrel. A fusion of caramel and toffee anchors the lighter fruit and floral elements. Long lasting mid tongue finish from ethanol and some lingering sweetness. The labelling states it was produced and bottled by : Destileria Santa Lucia , Each tequila has its own "flavor. Don't believe us? Organic tequila usually means that the agaves used were grown organically. Must be 21+ to order and drink responsibly. A tease of cinnamon, nutmeg, mint and thyme. The herbal aroma elements remain, but have acquiesced to the sweeter agave and oak nuances. A distillery can still be verified if they have additive use in their facility they just need to declare which ones are using additives so we can focus on the ones that dont. | Citrus notes, perhaps oranges and grapefruit zest. A member of the lily family, it looks like a giant aloe vera plant with spiked barbs on the tips. Use this form to receive email alerts of any changes to this list. A combination butterscotch/light oak richness. Not valid on previous purchases. Sweet and oily on the palate. Thanks so much for this list and all your efforts to be able to share your research with us all. Tequila Tromba Blanco. | 1. Heaven Hill has acquired Samson & Surrey, including its portfolio of brands (Tequila Ocho) and facilities. Aromas of sweet citrus as in Clementine oranges, roast agave, some light barrel notes of oak and caramel translate well on the palate with some pepper, creamy agave and natural agave sweetness. In 2012 he published a seminal book on tequila, The Tequila Ambassador, widely viewed at that time as the definitive work on the subject of tequila. Love the Ocho. Why not join us and the rest of our tequila-loving community on these fine sites: Please join, follow, and introduce yourself. A strong bite in this tequila (bite in a good way). 2018 Las Presas In fact, it was his great-grandfather who was credited with bringing blue agave to the Highlands of Jalisco, an incredible feat for tequileros in Mexico. Now the additive list is also fantastic tool to recognize the brands that have a commitment to offering a true quality product. Green peppercorns in brine. Ive been out of the tequila world for many years, but loved the NOM look up to be able to see other tequilas that may have a similar profile. Im verifying that any blanco I get, say a Calle 23 Criollo, can be assumed to be Additive-free, despite not being marked as such on the Matchmaker site? THE SPIRIT MANIFESTED ITSELF THROUGH THE CRAFT OF ITS PEOPLE, THE BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONS PASSED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. A spritz of citrus and minerals. Together, they developed a tequila that is the purest expression of the Blue Weber Agave; thus, Tequila Ocho was born. | Y se vuelve ms inteligente . Tequila Ocho is a unique tequila, created by Tomas Estes, one of the most influential people in the Tequila industry, . 2018 El Bajo Thank you for your time and commitment. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Cooked agave and citrus in the nose and fresh tropical green fruit, light on the nose like minerals or creek, spring water. Marca: Muestra No. This 2016 single estate Reposado is very light all around, but has a complicated and exciting nose. A kiss of almonds as it fades out. So excited to confidently try some expressions that are verified free of additives. Flavors: A touch thin, yet a creamy feeling. Tequila Ocho employs many traditional practices that are often omitted in the production of modern tequila. | | Nose: Pineapple, orange and lime zest. Agave is front and center when this is sipped, as are crisp tannic grape notes, minerals and a bit of anise that comes out in the finish that fades to natural sweetness. | Clase Azul Plata. Nose: Round barrel spice with a gentle oak note. It is a number that appears on every bottle of tequila that indicates which company or distillery is responsible for its production. Fortunately that doesn't last long enough to do more than knock a point off overall. Even the synthetic cork smells of agavetasting this I feel I'm tasting the new distillery and it 's location nearer to Arandas. Agave unabashedly holding its own in the mix. Pepper comes through on the finish after it opens. | Rounded spice, mature agave and butterscotch notes. Have you heard anything from their distillery? (We visited this distillery last year.) I will add the Pasote and El Tesoro XAs, as well as the Calle 23 Criollo, to my personal additive-free list. Very complex. 1. We cant release that type of information without the risk of a lawsuit. 2020 La Loma 2022 La Caada It fades into some nice cooked agave. Green peach, pear, pineapple, lemon, and lime pith. This is probably the best Ocho blanco Ive had. There is a slight note of bitterness - but not to a fault. Finish: A very pleasant Goldilocks sipper that would appeal to a broad spectrum of tequila drinkers. | Add all ingredients over a large ice cube, stirring for about 45 seconds or until desired level of dilution. 2021 La Ladera Its subtle pepper rests gently on a bed of earthy herbs, citrus, and flowers. However, we need someone willing to be the curator of each spirit. Any comment would be most welcome . Flavor: Pepper heat, an uncharacteristic punch of barrel & barrel spice, dark toffee and an undercurrent of orange liqueur. Cinnamon red hot candy. Storing information on 1671 brands, the main interface has 5 tabs, each allowing you to search for tequilas and tequilainformation, but also to interact with other tequila . A pinch of rosemary, thyme and celery. Price. Made from the same Plata as the Puntas, this has some great viscosity and is per the usual lightly aged Ocho profile we all know and love. Surreal barely scratches the surface. Nose: Fruity with a tropical flair: pineapple, apples, cantaloupe, lemon and orange zest. This was bottled over 11 1/2 years ago on 27/04/09 and is just now available at a well known online retailer. Some sweet spiciness teasing to come out. Cinnamon, cloves and hints of creamy vanilla. This was confirmed when producers directly told us (off the record) that they were making use of this confusion within the NORMA. This crystal-clear . hand in hand Ocho co-founder and master distiller is the legendary Carlos Camarena, a 5th generation agave farmer and 3rd generation tequilero. The flavors tend toward custard and agave sweetness,. Wasnt crazy about the blanco, but improved impressions with the reposado and aejo. Herbal aromas of rosemary and thyme layer on top of rich agave sweetness. It fades quickly without much tingle. Nose: tropical fruit,pineapple, melon, orange zest, banana, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, and sweet cooked agave Harvested at 6.5 years at an avg. Sweet and silky. Palate: white and black pepper, sweet roasted agave, bitter orange, lime peel, spring water, celery and cloves, green agave. Thank you for the list, what kind of additives are you talking about? Search Blanco Joven Reposado Aejo Extra Aejo Trending This Week What members are reacting to right now. 2021 El Tigre I couldnt even drink it in Margaritas. | I think this is the most important thing with tequilaat least the tequila that I want to drink. 2022 looks to be another outstanding year for Ocho releases. I like the app and web site very much, but may I suggest that you have a 2 tiered rating system: Natural mature agave sweetness that only fully ripe agaves with 300g/kg of fermentable sugars could provide. I am very happy I found this website and this list. Thanks. | Servidumbre De Paso a Las Agujas 4SO , Col. Las Agujas , Zaropan Jalisco CP 4S200 . Round and velvety in the mouth. Flavor: First sip brings an escalating crescendo of pepper with fruit and toasted nuts. They, and 14 other brands from that distillery, have requested our process. Nathan. 2020 La Loma Finish medium. The app can support any agave spirit, including mezcal. Flavors: The spices bring more zing to the tasting experience: principally cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Love the flavor on this one. But to fully appreciate how Tequila Ocho demonstrates the nuances that single-estate agave can . Tapatio Reposado Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) 86 Panel 83 Community Clase Azul Reposado Jalisco (Central) 73 Panel 86 Community A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. 2020 Cerro Grande. One hundred percent. Long-lasting peppery finish with a buttery mouthfeel. Tart apples. Tweets. As the winner of the Best of Class Silver/Gold (unaged) Tequila award, Ocho Plata bested 110 other tequilas to take home. Upon tasting, mellow barrel spice heat and robust black pepper build in intensity. After seven to 10 years of growth, the agave plant is ready to be harvested. 2018 El Bajo MX release Bottle 10090. Also, no, you cannot assume that if a distillery is verified it means that all of their products are additive-free. Flavors: Pepper and cinnamon heat that fades. Finish: The green olives make a brief reappearance. Hi Luis. 87. I understand that this is an opt-in program, so may other brands may be additive free, but they have opted not to be added (IDK what they would not. | The Full List These are the top 114 (of 146) active tequila distilleries, based on ratings in the Tequila Matchmaker mobile app. Patron Silver Tequila 375ml (80 Proof) $30.49. add all the ingredientsexcept the sparkling waterin an ice-filled cocktail shaker, then shake to combine. This is the first Ocho Rancho to be harvested in 2022. Agave shines on nose, wow the amount of agave that comes through for the color. The nosing promised more than the tasting delivered. It seems that Carlos has figured out some of the nuances of the new facility as I think this is more rounded than the El Tigre and earlier releases from NOM 1474. Finish: Pretty impressive package. Also a stray sulfur note, similar as found in asparagus? More of a dry aroma than sweet. Leaves you with a warm and peppery glow. I get a good amount of citrus, orange peel or maybe grapefruit its got a bitter presence, like lemon grass. Just enough salinity to give balance. Slight burn, heat burn. However, section 6.1.1.1 states that the products defined in 5 sections, including 4.36.1, allows for edulcorantes, colorantes, aromatizantes y/o saborizantes permitidos por la Secretara de Salud (sweeteners, coloring, aromas and flavors allowed by the Health Secretary.). We can do both, cant we? Almonds, mint and thyme. Moist earth and minerals. I might make my wife wear this behind her ear as a perfume. This is worth 80% of the total point score. Tart apples. Heavier coffee, dark chocolate and caramel appear. It has a reddish color, light body, clear and aromatic. Flavor: Begins with vanilla and almond cream, but soon black and green peppercorns creep in. Creamy marzipan with a sprinkle of dark chocolate creep in. The nose is sweet and flavors spicy. I have tried without success to find out a little more about this particular offering which a number of my friends and myself are now drinking . Pepper notes pulling up from behind. Floral on the nose, turns into agave . Weighty and substantial in the mouth. It was created for. Is there a list of the tequilas that have been tested are NOT additive-free? Nose: Lemon and lime zest. So thats one of the big reasons why we decided to start up the verification program. Bold agave sweetness is the central player on this stage. Tipo de bebida: Tequila. 1) Yes, there are many tequilas that are additive free, but have not gone through our process. Some citrus, cooked agave on the nose, and a heavy dose of minerals along with a bit of viscosity in the mouth makes this linger on the palate for a while fading to a nice warming peppery finish. Really enjoyed this one. Its soft aroma delicately takes you to Tequila, MX, with the smell of agave in the air. USE COARSE SEA SALT FOR THE RIM. Great nose, agave, pepper, vanilla, cinnamon with a hint of citrus. Pepper heat insidiously creeps in and builds. Barrel spice, vanilla. | Fortunately the not so great part isn't degrading the quality of the product at all. Pretty straight forward profile. Flavor: Light vanilla, piquant barrel spices and orange liqueur coats the tongue with a sweet and oily panoply. First sip I was like wow this stuff is sweet. Flavor: A soft vanilla backdrop to the prominent agave entrance. Thanks for leading the charge and creating transparency in the industry. Herencia Mexicana's twice-distilled aged tequila received the highest panel rating on Tequila Matchmaker, earning 90 points among the site's most experienced reviewers. Flavor: cooked agave sweetness, tropical fruit, sweet cinnamon, and caramelized brown sugar In 2020 we launched our Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free program for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes and their non-use of additives. In the Lyon and Grenoble metropolitan areas, and the Haute-Savoie department, INRAE units contribute to research activities at the Lyon-Saint-Etienne, Grenoble-Alpes, and Savoie Mont Blanc . Hints of earthy toasted almonds. This is typical of the profile of any Ocho Aejo, likely aged just a few more days than the minimum allowed. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Deep and long-lasting peppery and anise seed finish. Add ice and shake again. | Add all ingredients to saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Blind Taste Test Results Are In from 24 Tasting Panel Members. Pernod Ricard has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cdigo 1530 Tequila for an undisclosed sum. Green peach, pear, pineapple, lemon, and lime pith. Its a package deal that pleases in a gestaltist sort of way. La Estancia is a departure from other recent Ocho Plata releases. | Clean and light Reposado with a slight bitter twang. Is Patron no longer additive free as of 10/2022? This vintage and terroir driven brand creates a different tequila each year from a given ranch. Very cohesive nose. Cada tequila tiene su propia "huella digital de sabor", y cada persona tiene sus propias preferencias de sabor. 2021 El Pastizal Agave, alcohol and citrus? A hint of black pepper and cinnamon laced vanilla. Entirely the point of the brand philosophy. Tequila Muestra No. | LALO Tequila Blanco Founded by and named after the grandson of Don Julio Gonzlez, Lalo exhibits a remarkably pure agave character. Its great to know which ones already meet the criteria, but to the point about Don Julio, how do we know if a brand has been tested and failed, versus not being tested? like most Aejos but I still really enjoy it. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Though it may be controversial, 818 Tequila is undoubtedly one of the most popular agave spirits on the market right now. Carlos Camarena has 8 brothers and sisters. Palate is all sweet roast agave, a touch of tip of tongue numbing ethanol and a nice citrus finishlime zest with slight acidity and some orange tang on the fade. Pepper notes pulling up from behind. Simple and sweet. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Nose is terrific and strong for being freshly opened. Balanced pepper presence. And Casa Dragones is the name of the most exclusive joven. Cut grass, fir trees in a forest and minerals. 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