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  1800 Silver 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

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  ABV: 38%

  Reported to be the world’s most awarded tequila brand, 1800's crystal-clear Blanco is double distilled from Highland blue weber agaves harvested at around ten years of age. The clean, balanced taste with hints of sweet fruit and pepper works neat, on the rocks, as a shot or in a cocktail. 38% Alc./Vol.

   

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• 1800 Reserva Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  MEXICO

  $93. 99

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  ABV: 40%

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  1800 is a 100% Agave Tequila. To understand how this distinguishes it from other Tequila, it is necessary to know something of the process by which tequila is produced. Although Mexico is famed as the land of the cactus, Tequila is in fact distilled from the fermented juice of the Agave Plant, (not a cactus) otherwise known as the ‘Century plant.’ The Agave plant resembles an unripe, oversized pineapple or spiked cactus which shoots a giant blossom that can take up to twelve years to produce. At maturity, it stands about 5 feet high, is bluish green in colour and has a heart or ‘pina’ . It is these hearts which are actually used in the distillation process, the sweet juice extracted by compression, steaming and washing prior to fermentation & distillation.

  The fermentation stage determines whether the final product will be 100 percent agave or mixed ("mixto"). The highest-quality Tequila is made using only fermented agave juice mixed with some water. Mixto however, is made by fermenting and then distilling a mix of agave juice and other sugars, usually cane sugar with water. Mixtos made and bottled in Mexico can contain up to 40% alcohol derived from other sugars. Mixtos that have been shipped in bulk for bottling overseas may have the agave content further reduced to 51% by the foreign bottler. Mexican law states that all 100% agave or aged Tequila must be bottled in Mexico. 100 percent agave Tequilas are clearly labelled as such. Anything else is classified as a Mixto Tequila, however the term is seldom used on bottle labels.

  1800 is today the number one selling aged super premium tequila in America. Rested in French oak casks to create a distinctive smoothness, it boasts an exceptional mellowness making it the ultimate shot.

  Other reviews... The first whiffs reveal plump, toffee-caramel notes underpinned by an asparagus-like agave aroma; aeration unearths nuances of fennel, white pepper, sage and rosemary—a complex and engaging bouquet. Palate entry is vegetal, green and off-dry; at midpalate the flavor profile turns sweet and sour, fruity and oaky. Concludes on a bittersweet note that somehow closes the circle on the journey. 90-95 points - wineenthusiast.com
  

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• 1800 Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

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  1800 is a 100% Agave Tequila. To understand how this distinguishes it from other Tequila, it is necessary to know something of the process in which tequila is produced.Although Mexico is famed as the land of the cactus, Tequila is in fact distilled from the fermented juice of the Agave Plant, (not a cactus) otherwise known as the ‘Century plant.’ The Agave plant resembles an unripe, oversized pineapple or spiked cactus which shoots a giant blossom that can take up to twelve years to produce. At maturity, it stands about 5 feet high, is bluish green in colour and has a heart or ‘pina’ . It is these hearts which are actually used in the distillation process, the sweet juice extracted by compression, steaming and washing prior to fermentation & distillation.

  The fermentation stage determines whether the final product will be 100 percent agave or mixed ("mixto"). The highest-quality Tequila is made using only fermented agave juice mixed with some water. Mixto however, is made by fermenting and then distilling a mix of agave juice and other sugars, usually cane sugar with water. Mixtos made and bottled in Mexico can contain up to 40% alcohol derived from other sugars. Mixtos that have been shipped in bulk for bottling overseas may have the agave content further reduced to 51% by the foreign bottler. Mexican law states that all 100% agave or aged Tequila must be bottled in Mexico. 100 percent agave Tequilas are clearly labelled as such. Anything else is classified as a Mixto Tequila, however the term is seldom used on bottle labels.

  1800 is today the number one selling super premium tequila in America. Rested in French oak casks to create a distinctive smoothness, it boasts an exceptional mellowness, making it the ultimate shot and the essence of the ultimate margarita.

  Tasting note: Gold colour with a copper hue. Moderately full-bodied. The nose displays a wonderful combination of herbaceous agave, apples, figs and mellow oak. Bold, round mouth feel. The palate is smooth, slightly sweet with powerful spirit - though in balance - followed by a pungent backdrop of earth, spice and oak. Very warm spirit power wave finishing rich and spicy. A tequila to be enjoyed in the traditional fashion: shot glass, salt and lime. 38% alc./vol.

  Other reviews... The initial aroma is of black pepper and steamed broccoli. Following aeration, a bouquet of succulent scents of Brazil nuts, egg cream and light oak resin appear. An oily flavor of bacon is apparent at palate entry; at midpalate the pepper returns with added tastes of spinach, sage and butter. Finishes elegantly yet zestily as the pepper comes to the fore. Best Buy. 90-95 points - wineenthusiast.com

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• 818 Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $134. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  In May 2021, the famous model, Kendall Jenner announced the launch of her 818 Tequila range via an Instagram post. She became the latest celebrity to launch a spirits brand, joining the likes of George Clooney and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Like most tequila brands, the range includes three variants; a Blanco, Reposado and a top-of-the-line Anejo, all bottled at 40%. They're produced in a traditional manner under contract at La Cofradia distillery in Jalisco, home to over sixty tequila labels. Jenner's foray has been polarising, both in terms of the liquid in the bottles and accusations that her wealth means she's diverting attention and resources from smaller producers who lack her pull. The tequila itself is produced from Blue Weber agaves harvested at peak maturity (seven years) then cooked in brick ovens for 40 hours, before being subjected to the tahona extraction method - a large stone wheel that crushes the agave. Taste-wise, the consensus is these are light, approachable styles that don't make heavy demands on drinker's palates. The Anejo was aged for over one year in oak barrels.

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• 818 Blanco 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  In May 2021, the famous model, Kendall Jenner announced the launch of her 818 Tequila range via an Instagram post. She became the latest celebrity to launch a spirits brand, joining the likes of George Clooney and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Like most tequila brands, the range includes three variants; a Blanco, Reposado and a top-of-the-line Anejo, all bottled at 40%. They're produced in a traditional manner under contract at La Cofradia distillery in Jalisco, home to over sixty tequila labels. Jenner's foray has been polarising, both in terms of the liquid in the bottles and accusations that her wealth means she's diverting attention and resources from smaller producers who lack her pull. The tequila itself is produced from Blue Weber agaves harvested at peak maturity (seven years) then cooked in brick ovens for 40 hours, before being subjected to the tahona extraction method - a large stone wheel that crushes the agave. Taste-wise, the consensus is these are light, approachable styles that don't make heavy demands on drinker's palates.

  Other reviews... “Rested in oak barrels for a fresh vanilla roundness,” an unusual step for a blanco — though this has apparently been filtered to remove any remaining color. Very sweet on the nose; the “vanilla roundness” is front and center, alongside pastry cream and some strawberry notes. The only the barest hint of agave here, a clear move to appease KUWTK fans who might be put off by a punchy, herbaceous blanco. The palate follows suit: Creamy, with lots of vanilla and more red berry notes. A tinge of earthy greenery on the finish is about as mild as could be. There’s nothing really wrong with it as it stands, but it doesn’t taste much like tequila. If you told me this was a vanilla-flavored vodka I would have believed you. - drinkhacker.com

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• 818 Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $114. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  In May 2021, the famous model, Kendall Jenner announced the launch of her 818 Tequila range via an Instagram post. She became the latest celebrity to launch a spirits brand, joining the likes of George Clooney and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Like most tequila brands, the range includes three variants; a Blanco, Reposado and a top-of-the-line Anejo, all bottled at 40%. They're produced in a traditional manner under contract at La Cofradia distillery in Jalisco, home to over sixty tequila labels. Jenner's foray has been polarising, both in terms of the liquid in the bottles and accusations that her wealth means she's diverting attention and resources from smaller producers who lack her pull. The tequila itself is produced from Blue Weber agaves harvested at peak maturity (seven years) then cooked in brick ovens for 40 hours, before being subjected to the tahona extraction method - a large stone wheel that crushes the agave. Taste-wise, the consensus is these are light, approachable styles that don't make heavy demands on drinker's palates.

  Other reviews... Aged a minimum of two months in American and French oak barrels. Again quite sweet on the nose, but with a clear chocolate note that adds a bit more nuance to the vanilla bomb of the blanco. That cocoa character continues to the palate, which layers in some cinnamon notes to provide a Mexican chocolate feel, though again it feels heavily dosed with heaping spoonsful of brown sugar. The finish is as sweet or sweeter than the blanco, though at least the cocoa-dusted barrel influence evokes something a little more exciting and off the beaten path. - drinkhacker.com

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• Agavero Tequila Liqueur (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $82. 99

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  ABV: 32%

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  The Agavero company was founded in 1857 by Lazaro Gallardo. Shortly thereafter, in the heart of the Tequila growing region at the Los Camichines Distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Gallardo created "Agavero Tequila Liqueur" naming it after the "Blue Agave" plant from which Agavero is made. The production process behind this unique liqueur begins with the gentle baking of the Blue Agave to obtain the aguamiel (honey water), which is then put through natural fermentation and subjected to two slow distillations. This achieves a tequila characterized by its unique softness & natural sweetness. Two different styles of tequila are then produced: Firstly, an Anejo Tequila which is aged eighteen months in white oak casks (six months more than the minimum required by law.) And secondly, a Reposado Tequila which is aged six months to one year in white oak casks. The additional maturation allows for the full benefits of the slightly charred, white oak casks to be blended into the liquid. The Tequilas are then hand blended with Agavero's special ingredient, the essence of Damiana Flower - a flower indigenous to the mountains of Jalisco and a known aphrodisiac. The resulting liqueur can be enjoyed straight or on the rocks with a slice of lime or orange or in a variety of cocktails.

  Other reviews... Amontillado Sherry-like harvest-gold hue. Surface aromas ring with agave herbal-vegetal perfume while base scents feature wood resin, carnations, key lime and asparagus. Polite, moderately sweet at palate entry, then the taste turns keenly herbaceous at mid-palate. Finishes sweet. 32% Alc./Vol. SUPERB (90-95 points) / HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - wineenthusiast.com
  

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• Aguas Mansas Espadin Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 45%

  Maestro Mezcalero, Juan Hernández produces this Espadin based mezcal in Santiago Matatlán. The magueys are cooked in an underground oven, milled with a traditional tahona, fermented in wood and double distilled in a copper still in small batches equating to around 400 bottles. Aromas include sage, smoked rosemary and citrus grapefruit with a fresh yet smokey profile that's also balanced and elegant. 45% Alc./Vol.

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• Aguas Mansas Cuishe Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $225. 00

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  ABV: 45%

  The wild Maguey cuishe (or cuixe) grows in a cylindrical, stalk-shaped piña, with spreading leaves. It’s often slightly smaller than Maguey madre-cuishe, and yields intensely flavoured mezcals noted for their mineral and spice notes. Depending on its locality, 'cuish' could refer to slightly different varieties, varying in colour, size and shape.

  Sourcing magueys from the arid areas of the Tehuacán Valley and the Central Valleys, Maestro Mezcalero, Juan Hernández, produces this expression in tiny batches. In this case, around 60 bottles. 45% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

  Notes from the producer... AROMA: The nose is earthy, with deep notes of wild herbs and wet earth. TASTE: Intense flavours of rosemary, thyme and cloves.

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• Aguas Mansas Tobala Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $225. 00

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  ABV: 45%

  Considered the 'truffle' of the agave world, the Tobala maguey is found growing naturally only in the highest altitude canyons in the shade of oak trees. Its form is different than the maguey Espadin (sword) or maguey Azul (blue). It is smaller and broader leafed. It takes about eight Tobala piñas (agave hearts) to equal one piña from either of the more commonly propagated and cultivated Magueys. Production is limited, being careful to never over harvest the Tobala and allow mother nature to continue a supply. Maestro Mezcalero, Juan Hernández, produces his expression in tiny batches. In this case, around 60 bottles.

  Notes from the producers... Powerful in aroma with a deep smoky character including wild herbs and straw. The palate has dairy-like aromas and flavours as well as macadamia and anise notes. 45% Alc./Vol.

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  Calle 23 Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $130. 00

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  ABV: 40%

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  Calle 23 is the brainchild of French Bio-chemist Sophie Decobecq. Her expertise in her studied field has lead her to experiment with various yeast strains, in turn creating a range of distinguishable tequilas. Agave is grown and produced in Zapotlanejo, the highlands of Jalisco where they are slowly cooked in stainless steel autoclaves for a period 7 hours. The cooked agave is then distilled in stainless steel pot stills to approximately 54%. Reposado and Anejo styles are aged for 8 and 16 months respectively in Jack Daniels and Heaven Hill ex-bourbon casks until being bottled with distillery well water. The tequila pours a very pale gold colour. Amidst the initial spices emerge scents of green olive, pine nut, candle wax and faint vegetal notes. The palate shows good concentration with a slightly oily mouthfeel and a spicy overlay. Baked capsicum, green olive and mild chile flavours are followed by fine, drying tannins and a subtle white pepper fade. A vibrant, well rounded, spicy anejo. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Pale golden color. Aromas of olive, flan, spiced nuts, cedar, and golden raisin follow through on a silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with excellent liveliness, depth and balance. Finishes with a warming fade of milk chocolate, nuts, and minerals.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal, 92 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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  Calle 23 Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $110. 00

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  Calle 23 is the brainchild of French Bio-chemist Sophie Decobecq. Her expertise in her studied field has lead her to experiment with various yeast strains, in turn creating a range of distinguishable tequilas. Agave is grown and produced in Zapotlanejo, the highlands of Jalisco where they are slowly cooked in stainless steel autoclaves for a period 7 hours. The cooked agave is then distilled in stainless steel pot stills to approximately 54%. Reposado and Anejo styles are aged for 8 and 16 months respectively in Jack Daniels and Heaven Hill ex-bourbon casks until being bottled with distillery well water. The Reposado sports a very pale straw colour. Sweet, softly spicy aromatics include green peppercorns, sliced capsicum and sweet smoke combined with candle wax and oily, faintly sappy notes. A hint of eucalypt leaf? Entry is soft, medium bodied and with a slightly oily texture offering green capsicum, green tomato and chilli flavours with a salty, lip smacking tang. Long, dry, gently warming white pepper aftertaste. A soft, easy going Reposado. Try it with green tomato salsa seasoned with lime juice. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Golden silver color. Aromas of peppercorns and honey nut pastry. Soft and supple with a dry-yet-fruity medium body. Peppery spice, anise, jicama, and talc notes glide on the long, warming finish. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal, 91 points (Exceptional)

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  Calle 23 Blanco 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

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  Calle 23 is the brainchild of French Bio-chemist Sophie Decobecq. Her expertise in her studied field has lead her to experiment with various yeast strains, in turn creating a range of distinguishable tequilas. Agave is grown and produced in Zapotlanejo, the highlands of Jalisco where they are slowly cooked in stainless steel autoclaves for a period 7 hours. The cooked agave is then distilled in stainless steel pot stills to approximately 54%. Reposado and Anejo styles are aged for 8 and 16 months respectively in Jack Daniels and Heaven Hill ex-bourbon casks until being bottled with distillery well water. The blanco presents a clear slightly glycerous appearance. Complexity unfolds with time in the glass; black pepper, fresh lime, salt and herbaceous / fresh horseradish like notes are wrapped in a soft, smokey blanket. In the mouth, a mild peppery attack leads into medium dry, intensely herbal, sappy, pine-like flavours that quickly dry out. Gently warming spirit. Excellent balance. Persistent, clean, dry, cut crass and white pepper aftertaste. A distinctively green, gently peppery blanco. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Aromas of dried fruits, roasted peppers and root vegetables, and delicate spices. Soft and silky with a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body. Cinnamon bark, citrus zest, minerals, straw, and chili peppers twinkle on the long, warming finish. Nice vibrancy.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal, 89 points (Highly Recommended) - tastings.com

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  Casamigos Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $119. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Aged for seven months. Pale gold. Nosing suggests butter menthol lozenge, vanilla bean and short bread; this is ultra-pure in the mouth with medium bodied flavours of sponge cake, vanilla and refreshing hints of peppermint / menthol / pine at the finish. Medium long. Easy-going yet moreish. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Sip or mix this reposado, which is backed by actor George Clooney. Look for pleasing butterscotch and maple sugar, with just enough spice around the edges to keep things interesting. Finishes smooth, with a cinnamon tingle.
  92 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  Casamigos Blanco Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

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  ABV: 40%

  A new celebrity affiliated brand launched by George Clooney and Rande Gerber. The tequila is produced at the same distillery that makes well-known labels 'Avion' and 'Clase Azul'. Casamigos' first advertisement made an impact, featuring Clooney, Cindy Crawford, Kevin Bacon and others found in bed together after a night of imbibing, an image that sums up the 'relaxed' style of the collection. Aged for two months, the blanco pours with a clear / silvery blush. Intense aromas are waxy, peppery in the openings developing crushed chilli, mustard seed, dill pickle and semi-ripe pineapple. Entry is surprisingly rounded, vanilla-accented with beeswax, brine and a sappy agave, peppercorn burst to finish. Pineapple, gelato and light butter menthol lozenge aftertaste. Ends light, keenly balanced and fresh. Very accessible, this edges towards reposado. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Co-owned by actor George Clooney and nightlife impresario Rande Gerber, this blanco is smooth and light. The aromas are restrained, but on the palate look for mild agave sweetness backed by lemon zest, ginger and white pepper sparks, plus a candied lemon-peel note on the gentle exit. 92 points - winenthusiast.com

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  Casamigos Anejo Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Aged for seven months, this is sourced from the same distillery that produces Clase Azul. Dull gold offering aromas of pinewood, mocha and muted white pepper. Silky and relaxed in the mouth with flavours of butter menthol lozenge, roasted pineapple, light caramel and a vibrant, peppery finish. Nice balance and length. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Cazcabel Coffee Tequila Liqueur (700ml)

  MEXICO

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 34%

  Tasting note: Made from 100% Arabica beans (reportedly, some other brands rely on artificial flavouring). Fabulous burnt umber appearance is thick and glass staining. Issues aromas of freshly roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and vanilla. The tequila base is more salient in the mouth, with a creamed-up texture that’s akin to coffee flavoured milk with a splash of tequila and dark chocolate for good measure. Excellent sweet-dry balance. Impressive. 34% Alc./Vol.

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  Cazcabel Honey Tequila Liqueur (700ml)

  MEXICO

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  ABV: 34%

  Tasting note: Reportedly the world's only Honey Tequila, produced from a 3-month-old blanco with added Manuka and Mexican honey. Pale gold. Fascinating floral-soft aromas evoke frankincense, myrrh, rose petals. Air contact accents beeswax, vanilla and citrus zest. Creamy and semi-sweet with zero burn. Evolves subtle smokey agave and incense-like notes amid rich, floral honey; Well balanced with smoldering acacia and rose petal countering the sweetness. An exotic addition to a classic liqueur category. 34% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Gold: World Spirits Awards 2016

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  Clase Azul Reposado Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $350. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from organically grown agaves. Deep bright gold. The bouquet yields up superbly pure and perfumed notes of capsicum, pickled onion and grilled pineapple followed by more peppery, icing sugar and orange cake-like scents in the subsequent passes. Entry is likewise impeccably pure in its beeswax and raisin toast mid palate and distinctive cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper-like finish rounding off what is a deliciously different reposado experience. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Clase Azul Plata Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $299. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from organically grown agaves. Bright, glossy and crystal clear. Captivates with its assertive, salty perfume that reveals exotic oily, smokey agave and vanilla notes. A semi sweet cream textured entry leads into a juicy yet dry roasted pineapple, vanilla and brine mid-palate finishing fresh and dry with a peppery, salted lime fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Corte Vetusto Espadin Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 45%

  This fruity, sweet and smokey expression is the most approachable of the Corte Vetusto range, drawing some comparison with medium-ester Jamaican rums. Bold flavours hint at stewed pears, potpourri, brine, white pepper and trail off with suggestions of rubber and wood smoke. It's sleek, supple and accessible, without lacking concentration or character. 45% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 15ml sample.

  Other reviews... Wine & Spirit Competition 2017 Gold Medal

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  Corte Vetusto Tobala Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $175. 00

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  ABV: 44%

  Lower in alcohol than Vetusto's 'Ancestral' but equally concentrated, this expression introduces a subtle fruity element to the profile evoking semi-ripe pears and hints of unripe pineapple. Also on the earthy, drier side, the finish adds wood smoke, terpenic, resiny notes as well as complexing touches of white pepper, rubber and spent candle wick. Typically exotic for the Tobala variety, it should appeal to those chasing Mezcals that are 'off the beaten track'. 44% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 15ml sample.

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  Corte Vetusto Ancestral Single Agave Joven Mezcal (700ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $275. 00

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  ABV: 49%

  The name Corte Vetusto translates as "Ancient Cut" and comes from an old story about a Master Mezcalero’s desire to create a mezcal so divine that it invoked the spirit of generations before him. The brand currently makes three different Mezcals. Tasted from a 15ml sample, the 'Ancestral' offers an intense and ashy experience that builds with oily, mouth-filling flavours of resin, pine needles, smoked herbs, char grilled vegetables, peppercorns and bicycle tube with mineral and smoke lingering in a drying, roasted agave finish. Produced from Mexicano agaves, sourced from Sonura south to Oaxaca, mostly in the foothills, the varieties used under this label are subject to change. 49% Alc./Vol.

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• Cuentacuentos Espadin Ancestral (Miguel Angel Cruz Rios) Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $179. 00

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  ABV: 46.22%

  Cuentacuentos curates small-batch traditional mezcals from producers across the state of Oaxaca releasing their first expressions in 2018. The logo and bottle artwork (by artist Cesar Ruiz Conseco) features an opossum named 'El Viejito', the little old man opposum who stole mezcal from the demons as a service to humanity. He ranks with the jaguar, eagle, and burro in importance in Zapotec, Taina, and Mexican mythologies. It reflects the company motto that "Mezcal brings people together, stories make us friends."

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  Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal (750ml)

  Oaxaca, MEXICO

  $105. 99

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  ABV: 42%

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  Heirloom Spirits of the Zapotecs.

  Unlike tequila, mezcal has remained closer to its origins as a drink of villagers and artisan producers, persisting with tradition, as only mezcal can be made. It differentiates itself from tequila by a countrified approach taken by the distillers in the Oaxaca region (pronounced 'wa-ha-ka') who today produce around 60% of the total Mezcal output. It achieved Denominacion de Origen status in 2005. Unlike tequila, which employs only the Weber variety from fields around Jalisco, there are eleven types of agave, collectively known as ‘Maguey’ which are permitted in mezcal, such as the widely cultivated ‘Espadin’ or ‘Manso’ varieties and the more sought after wild ‘Tobala’ - the trophy of the mezcal world. Unlike tequila, mezcal is required to be at least 80% pure blue agave (tequila only 51%).

  As awareness for mezcal has slowly grown, commercial opportunities have been harnessed. Keeping pace with demand (which remains insignificant in comparison to tequila), it’s now been made on a more industrial scale too. This has led to some bottlers adding cane alcohol, caramel, colour, sulphates, sweetener and even fertiliser, usually in order to speed up output. Drinking this stuff is like following cheap tequila down a dirty track towards an unforgettably brutal hangover. Don’t consider a worm in the bottle a sign of authenticity or quality either. Real mezcal is of another dimension, and it’s not easy to come by.

  Even now, the only place to sample real Mezcal generally involves a trip to Oaxaca, and then out of town. Away from the big city is where its production remains rustic and unhurried. Initially the process resembles the manner in which primitive tribes cooked food in holes: Agave hearts are cooked in a conical pit in the ground. Stone and charcoal are heated in it and the agaves laid on top, covered with palm leaves, matting and soil, cooked for three to five days, taking on the aromas of smoke and earth. Left to cool for a week, wild fermentation begins following which the baked agaves are crushed. This often happens using horse driven millstones. The pulp is mixed with water and fermentation is completed in large vats. Rather humble copper or clay kettle stills are employed, wood-fired, and rarely more than 100 litres in capacity. Double distillation is the norm. Maturation may range anywhere between one month to over a decade.

  One has to search for artisanal examples of this exotic spirit. That’s what modern day mezcal pioneer, Ron Cooper did. His conversion came about while looking for the best tasting mezcal to Christen a new sculpture with (Cooper is an established American artist). The Oaxaca locals pointed him towards the mountains. In the remote villages and foothills he discovered mezcals that tasted nothing like the ‘rot-gut’ so infamous in the Mexican cities. Yet, as Cooper realised, most people have no idea that these sorts of mezcals exist.

  It was a revelation. He set about bringing the world’s attention to previously unavailable, 100% certified organic, artisanal mezcal produced the original handcrafted way. These mezcals can vary in taste as much as wines, and flavour wise, there’s virtually nothing like them in the world. Perhaps their only natural counterpart is smoky Islay Scotch (interestingly, Japan is one of mezcal's biggest export markets). Indeed, the relationship between mezcal and tequila has been equated to that of Islay malts vs the rest of the whisky world – exotic, assertive, smoky, briny even ‘industrial’ at times – that’s real mezcal.

  In 1995 Cooper acquired a liquor license and established his own label, ‘Del Maguey’ (pronounced 'ma-gay'). His intention is to harness and showcase the varying micro-climates and regional differences that give his mezcals a unique character. No colourings or additives are used. Every product is made by individual family palenqueros (producers) in old-style villages. The villages are between two and eight hours from town. “One bus in and out every Sunday” kind of places, as Cooper says. It’s an approach that’s clearly inspired by European terroir. His is reputedly the first Bodega in more than 400 hundred years of mezcal production that has credited the name of each village where the liquid is made on its labels.

  True to the nature of the spirit itself, Cooper’s venture has remained in keeping with its origins. One of his bigger years yielded all of 12,800 bottles - a miniscule output by world standards. With a dearth of anything but mass produced ‘commercial’ mezcals arriving on our shores, some of which have undoubtedly done the genre a disservice, we can consider ourselves fortunate that a small quantity of these rare heirloom spirits have now made their way into Australia. Very Limited Stocks.

  Launched in 2010, Del Maguey's Vida Mezcal is considered the most 'mixable' of the range. It's twice distilled and unblended from 100% Agave Espadin. Winner of the 2012 Chariman's Trophy at the 'Ultimate Spirit Challenge'.

  Tasting note: Crystal clear. Opens with assertive scents of vinyl, shellac, car tyre and oil rag. The industrial accent drops a notch after several minutes, adding hessian sack and sweet smokey notes to the aromatic merry-go-round. Entry is light and pleasantly bitter sweet. Mid palate focus is on the bbq hot rock / burnt meat flavours with attractive textural qualities following through to the dry, peppery, smokey bbq fade. Very vibrant and distinctive. 42% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... “The fruit-forward, easy sipping Del Maguey Vida is an approachable introduction to the spirit.” 42% Alc./Vol. - Wall Street Journal

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• Don Julio Blanco 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $119. 99

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  At the age of 17, Don Julio Gonzalez opened his first tequila distillery in 1942 in Atotonilco el Alto in Jalisco. His name has been synonymous with luxury tequila ever since. The distillery hand selects every one of its blue agaves at the peak of their sweetness and ripeness—waiting up to 12 years before harvesting. Rich clay soils and larger planting spaces help to ensure maximum nutrition and sunlight, resulting a sweeter Agave for premium tequila production. The Agaves are then slowly cooked in masonry ovens at Don Julio's 'La Primavera' Distillery, where the juice that is obtained is subsequently double distilled. Clear in colour, the bouquet evokes Marzipan, baked citrus, brine, dill and green peppercorn aromas (almost like opening a fresh jar of Polish pickles). The semi sweet palate offers spicy, smokey roast pineapple and salty capsicum flavours . Warm, glycerous, silky mouthfeel. Finishes salty and clean with white pepper and citrus aftertaste. A complex and seamlessly integrated blanco.

  Other reviews... This is how blanco Tequila should smell with unadorned, raw, but fetching peppery/dill-like aromas, scents of lanolin, palm oil, sand, minerals and slate. The palate entry is semi-dry, intensely sap-like and honeyed; at mid palate the taste profile displays a satiny texture and a robust, herbal, mildly salty flavor. 38% Alc/Vol. 96-100  - wineenthusiast.com

  Clear. Pure stewed prune and baked pineapple agave aromas. A smooth and supple entry leads to an oily dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of dried tropical fruits, roasted yellow pepper, and white pepper flavors. Finishes with a nice blend of subtle powdered sugar dusted dried pineapples and wet minerals. Classy and pure. International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
  RATED: 89 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.com

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• Don Julio Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $149. 99

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  At the age of 17, Don Julio Gonzalez opened his first tequila distillery in 1942 in Atotonilco el Alto in Jalisco. His name has been synonymous with luxury tequila ever since. The distillery hand selects every one of its blue agaves at the peak of their sweetness and ripeness—waiting up to 12 years before harvesting. Rich clay soils and larger planting spaces help to ensure maximum nutrition and sunlight, resulting a sweeter Agave for premium tequila production. The Agaves are then slowly cooked in masonry ovens at Don Julio's 'La Primavera' Distillery, where the juice that is obtained is subsequently double distilled.

  Other reviews... Aged for eighteen months in oak, the Anejo yields initial aromas of dill, brine and bitter green vegetables but the bouquet becomes muted with aeration. The palate entry is a tad sharp and acidic, but that smoothes out at midpalate as tastes of honey, saltwater taffy and pickles take charge. Ends spirited and pungent. 38% Alc./Vol. 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  Don Julio 1942 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $299. 00

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  One of the most sought after Tequilas on our shelves.

  In 1942, at the age of 17, Don Julio Gonzalez opened his first tequila distillery. The name now tags a top portfolio of Blancos to Añejos. Blue agaves up to twelve years of age are hand-picked at the peak of their sweetness and ripeness. Rich clay soils and larger planting spaces ensure maximum nutrition and sunlight yielding a sweet plant that’s ideal for premium tequila. After being slowly cooked in masonry ovens at Don Julio's 'La Primavera' distillery, the juice that is obtained from the agaves is subsequently double distilled in pot still 'No.6' - a tiny still filling just three barrels per run - then aged for 32 months in recharged American oak barrels, though some reports suggest even longer. Regardless, it comes close to being classified as 'Extra Anejo'. Created to commemorate the opening of the distillery and presented in an elongated, tapered, amber glass bottle resembling an agave leaf, the '1942' remains one of the most acclaimed and sought-after tequilas on our shelves. Unfortunately, supply continues to be erratic.

  Other reviews... A stunning limited-edition añejo. The golden color and caramel scent hint at what's to come: sweet agave flavor, a lingering whisper of smoke and mellow notes of tropical fruit, Sauternes and butterscotch. 98 points - wineenthusiast.com

  ...Brilliant golden colour. Sweet, elegant, vanilla, cream, nougat and brown spice aromas. A supple, silky entry leads to a dryish, spicy medium-bodied palate with round and delicate brown spices, buttered caramel apples, and baked pineapple flavors. Finishes with a long fruit, crushed flower petal, and spice fade. Very elegant and drinkable. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal 93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

  5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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• Don Julio Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $126. 99

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  Don Julio Tequila is named after its founder, Don Julio Gonzalez Estrada, one of Mexico's most renowned premium tequila makers. His 100% Agave Tequilas have been produced  in the same way since 1942 and continue to be Don Julio's passion and masterwork. Double distilled and aged for eight months in oak, Don Julio Reposado is now available in Australia along with the highly rated 'Blanco'.

  Other reviews... The understated bouquet keeps unfolding with time in the glass with evolving dill and caramel scents. The palate entry is mild, moderately vanilla-like and semisweet; the midpalate is long, biscuity sweet and only slightly dill-like. Pickle brine surfaces in the set finish. 38% Alc./Vol. 90-95 points  - wineenthusiast.com

  Other reviews... Pale silvery golden amber color. Creamy custard, caramelized roasted pecans, and sweet brown spice aromas. A round, satiny entry leads to a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to full body of dried pineapple, flan, charred nuts, white pepper and spice flavors. Finishes with a powdered sugar, whipped cream, and talc fade. A delicate and sweet style for sipping on the rocks or cocktails. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  RATED: 90 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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  El Caballito Cerrero Blanco 46 Chato Agave Spirit (750ml)

  Amatitan, MEXICO

  $145. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  The Caballito Cerrero (“The one that doesn`t need horseshoes”) was created in 1950, by Don Alfonso Jimenez Rosales after he separated from Tequila Herradura, a company of which he was a founding partner. Establishing it in the Santa Rita factory built in 1873 by his father-in-law, Maximiano Hernandez Orozco, his son Claudio continued to produce tequila Caballito Cerrero until his death. It was not until 2018 that his descendants (the 15th generation of “vino mezcal” producers) took the decision to produce "Caballito Cerrero" as a standalone agave distillate, distinct from tequila and mezcal. The family ceased calling their product tequila, in defiance of the industrialization of the category, and as a mark of respect to the agave distillation traditions within the Amatitán region. The Jimenez family use only mature agaves, including both Azul, or Blue Weber (A. tequilana) and other varieties such as Chato (A. angustifolia), just as their ancestors have for fifteen generations. Caballito Cerrero remains a tiny distillery but one that has consistently been regarded as one of Mexico's finest. The relative elusiveness of their products has given them a 'cult' status among aficionados worldwide.

  This expression employs the rare but traditional agave varietal "Chato" (Angustifolia). This squat agave is not uncommon in the valley around Guadalajara and would have been used in distilleries to produce spirit prior to the tequila "normas" being established in the middle of the 20th century. Chato's character is generally described as more vegetal than the Blue Weber. Here the aroma opens like an Anejo Tequila, hinting at honeycomb and caramel with air contact revealing more green agave character as well as hints of papaya. It's light to medium bodied, silky and graceful with low-key waxy, briney flavours followed by fruit bread; There's a resemblance to a fine barrel aged grappa, but it gets more distinctively agave-like through the aftertaste. The result is a fascinating glimpse into what the spirit of Mexico might have tasted like two or three hundred years ago. 46% Alc./Vol.

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  El Caballito Cerrero Anejo Chato Agave Spirit (750ml)

  MEXICO

  $340. 00

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  ABV: 48%

  The Caballito Cerrero (“The one that doesn`t need horseshoes”) was created in 1950, by Don Alfonso Jimenez Rosales after he separated from Tequila Herradura, a company of which he was a founding partner. Establishing it in the Santa Rita factory built in 1873 by his father-in-law, Maximiano Hernandez Orozco, his son Claudio continued to produce tequila Caballito Cerrero until his death. It was not until 2018 that his descendants (the 15th generation of “vino mezcal” producers) took the decision to produce "Caballito Cerrero" as a standalone agave distillate, distinct from tequila and mezcal. The family ceased calling their product tequila, in defiance of the industrialization of the category, and as a mark of respect to the agave distillation traditions within the Amatitán region. The Jimenez family use only mature agaves, including both Azul, or Blue Weber (A. tequilana) and other varieties such as Chato (A. angustifolia), just as their ancestors have for fifteen generations. Caballito Cerrero remains a tiny distillery but one that has consistently been regarded as one of Mexico's finest. The relative elusiveness of their products has given them a 'cult' status among aficionados worldwide.

  This expression employs the rare but traditional agave varietal "Chato" (Angustifolia). This squat agave is not uncommon in the valley around Guadalajara and would have been used in distilleries to produce spirit prior to the tequila "normas" being established in the middle of the 20th century. Chato's character is generally described as more vegetal than the Blue Weber and it shows here. The aroma opens sweet like a butter-menthol lozenge, alternating with a drier aspect that's mildly terpenic, herbal and woody. The palate is full bodied, with surprising intensity and vibrancy by Anejo standards. It manages to show off the best of both the agave and the wood, neither overwhelming. Butter textured with a superb mid palate burst of exotic agave flavours tempered by sweet smoke and wood spices, in moments, reminiscent of low-peat Islay whisky, with the kind of body and feel you associate with single malt. Butter menthol, pine shoots, vanillan oak and white pepper trail through the long peppery finish. An Anejo unlike any other.

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  El Jimador Reposado Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $59. 99

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  Launched in 1994 and named after the men who hand harvest agaves with a razor sharp coa, the Jimador brand is a sister offering to Herradura. The hugely popular Reposado represents 70% of production and is aged for two months in white oak barrels. While it started life as a 100% agave tequila, it was reduced to a mixto during the 1999/2000 agave crisis but in 2009, El Jimador reclaimed its all-agave status. Famously smooth with notes of cooked agave, vanilla and light caramel sweetness, the producers recommend it with grapefruit soda, lime juice and a hint of salt in a highball glass. 38% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Complex aromas of wet earth, vanilla, jalapeño and campfire ash entice the nose. The palate opens with vanilla, transitioning to a peppery midpalate and finishing long, with delicate violet, coconut, black pepper and cinnamon notes. 93 points - wineenthusiast.com

  "Notes of cooked agave, light oak and vanilla are joined by a slight hint of baked cherry pie on the nose. On the palate, this medium-bodied tequila coats the tongue with pleasant vanilla and caramel flavors complemented by more fruit notes, especially cherry and strawberry. Light oak and cinnamon notes and a touch of earthiness add to the complex flavor profile. It presents a medium length finish, with alcohol, white pepper and agave appearing initially before a quick hint of agave nectar and cherry finish things off." 92 points - distiller.com

  ...Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of roasted nuts and peppers in wax paper, chocolate citrus peels, epazote-pepper relish, and geranium with a supple, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a warming, breezy finish evoking accents of herb-bark tincture, pickled chiles, and vanilla almond milk. A savory, herbal Reposado for cocktails. Bronze Medal - tastings.com

  4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

  Gold Medal - Premium Reposado - 2020 The Tequila & Mezcal Masters (The Spirits Business)

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  El Tequileno Reposado Gran Reserva Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $120. 00

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  Other reviews... Close your eyes, and you might confuse this Tequila for a light whiskey. The aroma is light and slightly sweet, with an almond-like hint. The palate shows concentrated vanilla, finishing assertive and spiced with cinnamon and clove. 92 points - Kara Newman, wineenthusiast.com

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  El Tequileno Anejo Gran Reserva Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $164. 99

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  Released January 2021, the nose of this aged expression is more restrained by oak than the Platinum Blanco or Reposado, but exhibits more elegance plus added layers of fruit bread and vanilla intermingling with white pepper, sappy agave and menthol tobacco. Silky yet peppery, the palate has an appealing grassy / roasted herb / agave character with hints of vanilla and brine entering through the chalky finish. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... This Tequila has a golden and bright appearance and buttery, toasty aromas. The palate opens lightly sweet, suggesting honey-roasted nuts and a gentle honeysuckle note into a brisk, drying finish laced with black pepper. Created in collaboration with winemaker Randy Ullom, this is a blend of a two-year old añejo and six-year-old extra añejo. 93 points - Kara Newman, wineenthusiast.com

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  El Tequileno Blanco Platinum Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $114. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Rested for 14 days in American oak barrels before bottling, El Tequilino's premium blanco boasts lifted, fresh, saline aromas of chillie dill pickles, olive brine, green tomato salsa, white pepper and dried herbs that continue onto the medium bodied palate, with potpuorri, sea salt and palamino chillie suggested through the finish. Try it in a Batanga cocktail with a pinch of salt. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... El Tequileno is an affordable brand founded by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo in 1959 that bills itself as “Mexico’s best-kept secret.” It’s made from blue agave from Los Altos de Jalisco (the Highlands) and volcanic spring water from El Volcan de Tequila. Unusually, this blanco (sometimes billed as Platinum on the label) is rested for 14 days in American oak barrels before bottling. If there’s any color to the finished spirit, it’s virtually impossible to see, coming across as nearly transparent. There’s an earthiness to the nose that makes me think more of Lowlands agave than Highlands, though it also hits with aromas of pepper, charred beef, and a clear salty note. The palate is fairly creamy but quite herbal — not so much vegetal as it is informed by fresh rosemary and sage — with a buttery character tempering any heat on the palate. This chewiness on the tongue seems clearly driven by the two weeks of resting in oak, and a more vanilla-scented, wood-forward note emerges on the lasting finish. I get hints of jasmine and coconut on the back end, if you give it time. It’s solid enough stuff at this price level for a 100% agave tequila, though I have to say the oak resting feels like a bit of a cheat for a blanco. - drinkhacker.com

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  El Tequileno Reposado Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  The 'El Tequilano' label was launched in 1959 by Jorge Salles Cuervo, a member of the family now most famous as a Tequila brand. Nowadays the company owns agaves in the Jalisco Highlands, near the towns of Atotonilco and Tototlan. Self proclaimed as one of Tequila's 'best kept secrets', the style is described as semi-modern, made using autoclaves and roller mills, but with ferments in open cement tanks. The producers claim wild yeasts from the mango trees surrounding the distillery add additional character to the ferment. 

  Aged for three months in oak, El Tequilano's Reposado offers relatively low-definition aromatics suggesting peppercorns and dried grass. It's reflected on the palate which is light bodied, with a water-like entry and a dry, pure, low-key profile of white pepper and green olive flavours. The finish adds a delicate flourish of spice. 38% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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• El Tequileno Blanco Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $74. 99

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  This is the entry level Blanco from El Tequileno, as opposed to the 'Platinum' premium version. Because it's a blend of 70% agave and 30% Piloncillo (handmade unrefined Mexican sugar cane), it's classified as a 'Mixto' style. The estate uses Blue Agave from the Los Altos region of Jalisco combined with the mineral rich water sourced from El Volcan de Tequila. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... 3 Stars - diffordsguide.com

  The Spirits Business - Tequila & Mezcal Masters - Silver (2021)

  San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Silver Medal (2020)

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• El Tequileno Cristalino Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $130. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Cristalinos are the latest trend in premium tequila. They're matured in American oak, in this case for 5 months, then charcoal filtered to remove any colour.  El Tequilino's version arrives at 40%. Expect a light, silky, easy-drinking style with aromas and flavours of cooked agave, honey and vanilla as well as hints of spice.

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  El Tequileno Reposado Rare Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $340. 00

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  Other reviews... This reposado is rested six years in American oak (more than required for reposado), yet because it was aged in a vessel larger than the 600-liter maximum, it still gets to bear the reposado label. The liquid offers distinctly sweet aromas of vanilla, maple and dried fig. The palate echoes those tones, layering on clove, allspice and cayenne. 94 points - Kara Newman, wineenthusiast.com

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  El Toro Blanco Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 38%

  A budget-friendly Blanco. Frail aromas hint at dried herbs, peppercorns and distant wood smoke with light, breezy agave flavours of brine, green olives, roast capsicum and white pepper. The finish is brisk and medium-fresh. Enough definition to enjoy straight, but the price is right for cocktails. 38% Alc./Vol.

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  Espolon Blanco 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $66. 99

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  ABV: 40%

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  Crafted at the San Nicolas distillery in Arandas, the Los Altos (Highlands) region of Jalisco; Espolon Tequila is made from 100% agave, produced in Blanco (unaged) and Reposado styles. Piñas (the heart of the agave) are cooked for 18 to 20 hours (versus the industry average of 12) with the distillation process lasting 5½ hours (versus the industry average of 3½), with the intention of producing a richer and more intense flavour. The striking packaging is inspired by classic nineteenth century artwork, featuring the iconic rooster, a symbol of Mexican national pride. An eye catching addition to any bar. When choosing your tequila, look for '100% agave', an essential bit of information vital for a great and true tequila experience. Inferior products such as 'Jose Cuervo Especial' can consist of as little as 50% agave, with the balance a mixture of corn syrup and grain alcohol, leaving you with a nasty hangover the next day.

  Espolon Blanco has a crystal clear, silvery appearance. First pass reveals a perfumed bouquet of herbaceous, green capsicum that gets more like fresh cut horseradish, less the heat. Later, undertones of candle wax and smoke are evident making for an impressively complex aroma. The palate is light to medium bodied and a little broad and sweet. Waxy, briny and with a delicate twist of white pepper. Concludes dry, light and relatively short. Overall the palate lacks the vibrancy and zest we look for in Blanco Tequila. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews: Clear. Aromas of waxy honeycomb, dried tropical fruits, delicate pickling spices, and creamy meringue. Super smooth and silky with a dryish medium-to-full body. Graceful tropical flower blossom, dates, minerals, and subtle roasted pepper notes illuminate the finish. Incredibly clean, pure and elegant.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  94 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com.au

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  Espolon Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $69. 99

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  Very pale straw / gold colour. The nose delights with its keenly herbaceous / potpourri intensity that includes notes of dried grass, baked citrus, freshly cracked peppercorns and a hint of crushed eucalyptus leaf. A light silky entry builds to a moderately concentrated profile that’s subtly smokey with suggestions of baked citrus and green peppercorns. Slightly oily. Finishes short and rather nondescript with a faint beeswax aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Golden yellow color. Mellow aromas of honeycomb, citrus meringue, and delicate pickling and baking spices. Super smooth and satiny with a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body. Elegant and floral on the finish with anise, bee pollen, and pepper accents. Superbly crafted.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  Rating: 93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com.au

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  Fortaleza 100% Agave Reposado Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $160. 00

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  Tequila Fortaleza (meaning “Fortitude”) is the same Tequila released under the “Los Abuelos” label, produced at the distillery of the same name - “Fortaleza” is the export label that developed due to a trademark conflict with a Rum with the name "Abuelos" that was already being distributed in the USA.

  Located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Los Abuelos are a quality orientated producer rooted in traditions established centuries ago. Their tequilas are produced from estate grown, 100% stone milled agave. A brick oven with meter thick walls cooks the agave for thirty six hours. The crushed agave is then washed with mountain water from the Volcan de Tequila to separate the pulp from the woody fibres to create the 'mosto'. The woody fibres of the agave are removed at this time, and taken to the fields to use as compost. The agave mosto is then naturally fermented for five days in small wood vats, and then double distilled using small, labor-intensive copper pot stills.

  The distinctive bottles are hand-blown in Tonala, Jalisco by artisan glassmakers and the bottle tops, artisan designed and hand made. They represent the harvested heart of the agave.

  Tasting note: Pale gold with a faint pale green blush. Soft and subdued aroma offers a beeswax opening note followed by hints of crushed eucalypt adding freshness. It takes at least two to three minutes before more substantial notes of grilled capsicum, wet cedar and toasted pine nuts are released. Further exposure really builds the aroma big time as beeswax, menthol and vanillan oak enter the picture. A water like entry builds into a concentrated, mid-weight profile featuring butter menthol lozenge, beeswax and a peppery burst. Finish is clean, dry and perfectly balanced with gentle spices persisting. Aftertaste is prolonged with butter menthol lozenge, beeswax, and hints of vanilla followed by a fresh and delicately peppery fade. Great stuff. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Fortaleza 100% Agave Blanco Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $135. 00

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  $1620.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Closure: Cork

  Tequila Fortaleza (meaning “Fortitude”) is the same Tequila released under the “Los Abuelos” label, produced at the distillery of the same name - “Fortaleza” is the export label that developed due to a trademark conflict with a Rum with the name "Abuelos" that was already being distributed in the USA.

  Located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Los Abuelos are a quality orientated producer rooted in traditions established centuries ago. Their tequilas are produced from estate grown, 100% stone milled agave. A brick oven with meter thick walls cooks the agave for thirty six hours. The crushed agave is then washed with mountain water from the Volcan de Tequila to separate the pulp from the woody fibres to create the 'mosto'. The woody fibres of the agave are removed at this time, and taken to the fields to use as compost. The agave mosto is then naturally fermented for five days in small wood vats, and then double distilled using small, labor-intensive copper pot stills.

  The distinctive bottles are hand-blown in Tonala, Jalisco by artisan glassmakers and the bottle tops, artisan designed and hand made. They represent the harvested heart of the agave.

  Tasting note: Flawless crystal clear appearance with a silvery blush. Offers an intense, salty, manzanilla-like bouquet that also includes dill pickle and chilli pepper. The intensity drops after several minutes exposure as the profile changes to grilled pineapple, straw and white pepper. A water like entry builds into a concentrated, fresh, vibrant palate with flavours of unripe pineapple, beeswax and white pepper accompanied by a delicious salty surge. Finishes gently warming, squeaky clean, fresh and manzanilla-dry with excellent length. Top notch Blanco that displays terrific vitality and poise. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Fortaleza 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (750ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $199. 00

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  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Closure: Cork

  Tequila Fortaleza (meaning “Fortitude”) is the same Tequila released under the “Los Abuelos” label, produced at the distillery of the same name - “Fortaleza” is the export label that developed due to a trademark conflict with a Rum with the name "Abuelos" that was already being distributed in the USA.

  Located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Los Abuelos are a quality orientated producer rooted in traditions established centuries ago. Their tequilas are produced from estate grown, 100% stone milled agave. A brick oven with meter thick walls cooks the agave for thirty six hours. The crushed agave is then washed with mountain water from the Volcan de Tequila to separate the pulp from the woody fibres to create the 'mosto'. The woody fibres of the agave are removed at this time, and taken to the fields to use as compost. The agave mosto is then naturally fermented for five days in small wood vats, and then double distilled using small, labor-intensive copper pot stills.

  The distinctive bottles are hand-blown in Tonala, Jalisco by artisan glassmakers and the bottle tops, artisan designed and hand made. They represent the harvested heart of the agave.

  Tasting notes: Deep bright gold colour preludes a big, buttery opening sniff that suddenly recedes into near neutrality. Like the Reposado, this takes time to 'wake up'. Later inspection finds enticing scents of butter menthol lozenge, beeswax, cedary oak and hints of grilled pineapple. A light entry develops into a medium dry, buttery yet fresh profile that's creamy textured and with vibrant yet controlled spices. Grilled corn flavours are followed by a semi sweet herbaceous fade that's refreshed by hints of eucalyptus. Beeswax returns into the aftertaste. Shows good length. Immensely attractive, fresh-styled Anejo. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Gran Centenario Reposado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $89. 99

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  $1079.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews... Brilliant medium golden hue. Tropical fruit, meringue and clover honey nose. A soft supple entry leads to an dry, glycerous medium body with fruity roasted agave, honey, and spice notes. Finishes with a lengthy and elegant fade of caramel roasted nuts and spice. Smooth, elegant, and well-structured. 40%Alc./Vol. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com
  

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• Gran Centenario Plata 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews... Clear with a straw cast. Subtle, olive, meringue, cider vinegar aromas. A gentle supple entry leads to a dry medium-bodied palate with light toast, agave juice, herbaceous sandalwood, and cinnamon. Finishes with a perfumed, peppery, somewhat drying, grilled fruit fade. Refined and very close to reposado in nature. 40%Alc./Vol.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  90 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com
  

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• Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila (700ml)

  Jalisco, MEXICO

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 38%

  The latest addition to the Gran Centenario range is distilled from carefully selected ten year old blue agaves and matured for 18 months in American oak.

  Other reviews... Pale amber color. Beeswax, buttery caramel apple, spicy pickles, talc, and nougat aromas follow through on soft, round entry to a dryish medium-full body with prominent suede, fig, dried pineapple, caramel, and mineral accents. Finishes with an even pleasing fade. A very classy and refined añejo for sipping. 94 points
  - www.tastings.com

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