Agave, alcohol and citrus? Silky in the mouth. Aroma: floral, citrus and agave. | You can taste the additives in Kirkland tequilaThe best option is to not buy what doesnt disclose. La Loma. Palate is very subtle with slight barrel notes. Azunia, which is also made at Ranco Miravalle, NOM 1426, is additive free. The finish was long and left my tongue a little buzzed and left me wanting more. and is there an app you prefer for Mezcal? Cinnamon red hot candy. Sweet cooked agave notes shine through, while balancing with the sweet spice, cinnamon, and delicate notes of vanilla. Followed up with minerals and a faint damp cellar note. Try it again and think diet Pepsi and tell me you cant taste the artificial sweeteners. Creamy marzipan with a sprinkle of dark chocolate creep in. La Mula is much more than the sum of its individual notes. | Whether you're prepping for margarita night, hosting a festive Cinco de Mayo party with the best tequila recipes, or just having some fun with infusions (try this steeped cocoa-nib-infused . Palate: white and black pepper, sweet roasted agave, bitter orange, lime peel, spring water, celery and cloves, green agave. Rested for 8 weeks and 8 days in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels developing a slight translucent amber color. We later learned that additives were indeed being used in blanco tequilas and that a loophole in the NORMA made this possible. Our program exists to give a third-party layer of assurance. Flavor: Begins with vanilla and almond cream, but soon black and green peppercorns creep in. Oaked agave creme brulee in the mouth and a surprising amount of bitter oak on the tongue for all the aroma leadup. Answers: Tequila Ocho | Tequila Matchmaker Confirmed Additive-Free Brand Tequila Ocho Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) Nom 1474 1589 Likes Available in the app Find Nearby Visit Distillery All Blanco Joven Reposado Aejo Extra Aejo Ocho Tequila Plata 88 Panel 87 Community Ocho Tequila Aejo 88 Panel 86 Community Ocho Tequila Extra Aejo 88 Panel | This would pair well with a Jerk chicken or pork dinner. 2018 El Bajo The cooked agave punches you in the face and then all the nuances of a balanced blanco follow. Just wondering how I can tell is a brand that is not on your list is or is not additive free. He is deeply missed by all of our team and by many around the world. The app can support any agave spirit, including mezcal. Pineapple with a squeeze of lima. How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. Tequila Ocho Estancia Plata Tequila 750ml. 2020 Cerro Grande 2020 Cerro Grande | Preferred it over La Laja and La Corua but not by much. Love my Cimarron. Just a touch of citrus throughout that really makes it pop. Thank you for the list, what kind of additives are you talking about? Top off the drink with sparkling water and serve. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. We go into detail about that here: https://tastetequila.com/2017/the-lowdown-on-tequila-additives/. Richly sweet with a sensual nuance of leather. This is a fantastic resource and will be a great help in my future purchases and recommendations. Cinnamon, cloves and hints of creamy vanilla. | Molasses? I might make my wife wear this behind her ear as a perfume. Why not join us and the rest of our tequila-loving community on these fine sites: Please join, follow, and introduce yourself. Flavors: Brown spices do emerge, fiery pepper, oily caramelized agave. 2016 Los Patos 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. A hint of cooked pear. Having a 2 tiered system, which would require that additives be declared to be used, would likely cause legal problems for us. 2018 El Vergel Nose: Some subtle spiciness, tart apple, green pineapple, cinnamon and a floral scent. Light cinnamon and finely ground pepper. On the palate, crisp agave. 375 ml. Fruit and agave forward. Nose: Fruity with a tropical flair: pineapple, apples, cantaloupe, lemon and orange zest. Conammim, earth, vegetal, major caramelized cooked agave. Casa Noble Blanco. Frankly, there is a certain elitist/snobbish feel to the concept of no additives allowed, we wont mention you or discuss your offerings if you dare. Fragrant lime oils and orange peel. We are Grover and Scarlet, tequila fans who just cant seem to get enough of tequila. Cooked agave, wet earth, brine, and caramel nose with a toasty caramel touch in the finish and slight lactic taste. Crisp, bright agave with lively citrus notes and a fresh herbaceousness including white pepper and minerality. Experience exquisite reposado rested in ruby port wine casks. Flavor: Some pepper kick lurking behind the aromas. Agave shines on nose, wow the amount of agave that comes through for the color. A grind or two of black pepper. Nose: sweet cooked agave, hay, fresh air, mineral, green pineapple, parsley, black pepper, wheat, sweet yam. Overal: I love this brand and while 2021 El Tigre isnt one of my favorite vintages, I love how each has such unique and prominent characteristics. Pasote Tequila is a new brand made by Felipe Camarena in his distillery, El Pandillo, which is located in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. Orange peel on the mouth with slight burn like black pepper or a mint. There is a market for it but Im not it . Now that you know the basics, here are nine more things you should know about the supermodel-approved premium tequila brand. 2017 Las Aguilas Launched in 2008 by Camarena and Estes, Tequila Ocho was the answer. I want to stay away from additives. He received Lifetime Achievement awards from CLASS, Theme, FIBAR and the ISC, among others. Each tequila has its own "flavor. Cut grass, fir trees in a forest and minerals. Tequila Matchmaker is a product of TasteTequila.com, an independent tequila blog and community run by Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin. | 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. Ocho Tequila Plata | Tequila Matchmaker Ocho Tequila Plata Type: Tequila Brand : Tequila Ocho Nom 1474 2169 Ratings See All 88 Panel 87 Community + My Rating $55.00 USD Retail Partner Sip Tequila Buy Online $46.99 USD Retail Partner Old Town Tequila Buy Online Available in the App Find Nearby Add to Wishlist Profile Some mineral snap to the nose. An oily opulent mouth feel. There is also an intriguing, slightly sharp fruitiness that l cant quite identify. If you want to mix up the finest possible version of this classic libation . Tomas exuded love and respect in all that he did, and his passion for tequila shone brightly. If you are someone who likes a blanco that is not overly sweet and you crave an up front agave flavor, this is a tequila that you will really enjoy. In the 2012 NORMA, section 4.36.1 says that blanco tequilas should be sin abocante (without additives). 2017 Las Aguilas 2016 Los Patos Now that you know the basics, here are nine more things you should know about the supermodel-approved premium tequila brand. Its subtle pepper rests gently on a bed of earthy herbs, citrus, and flowers. Some are better known and widely distributed, others less so. By the numbers: ABV: 45.5 . 1. How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. Flavor: Pepper heat, an uncharacteristic punch of barrel & barrel spice, dark toffee and an undercurrent of orange liqueur. Will be very curious to see how this evolves now that Ive opened the bottle. Nose: Fruity and lightly spiced. 8 days from when the agaves reach the distillery until it becomes blanco tequila. 2021 La Ladera The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Tomas Estes was a bar and restaurant owner for over 45 years, having founded the Pacifico Group in 1976. Show 7 more items. Heaven Hill has acquired Samson & Surrey, including its portfolio of brands (Tequila Ocho) and facilities. Another classic study in terroir. 2021 La Mula Comparing the difference between a retail bottle and testigo sample. LALO Tequila Blanco Founded by and named after the grandson of Don Julio Gonzlez, Lalo exhibits a remarkably pure agave character. Thanks for a complete list and for clarifying about Blancos and the NOM loophole, as well as everything else you do. Citrus peel, black pepper, wood spice from the aging and a ton of cooked agave. Grover and Scarlet, The citrus notes hold their ground, marrying nicely with the agave and baking spice. A somewhat subdued aroma profile. Tart apples. 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. Richly sweet with a sensual nuance of leather. Thank you for your time and commitment. Find some. I gave Tequila Ocho 2016 Puerta Del Aire Reposado an 85 rating on Tequila Matchmaker, as it is very light overall with great aromas, delicious, clean and easy to drink. AND THE SPIRIT WAS OF THIS LAND AND SPIRIT WAS THIS LAND. Fragrant lime oils and orange peel. Citrus, cinnamon, dried fruit and almond on the palate with a lingering hint of spearmint on the finish." + MY LIST. Flavors are a tiny bit muddled. GQ. 2018 Las Presas Thank you so much for putting this together and committing to keeping it updated! The flavors tend toward custard and agave sweetness,. Community reviewers enjoyed the tequila's pleasant notes of vanilla, caramel, and tobacco, with their scores averaging 86. 2020 Cerro Grande 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. Light jackfruit, strawberry, green apple and tangerine/grapefruit. I have also had the 2018 Las Presas aejo, although I have finished it, so I cannot compare the two side by side. Finish: peppery , bitter orange, cloves, medium mild, some heat. A list of 10 tequilas that make interesting sipping tequilas. 100% agave, Wood fermentation tanks, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers. Fruit and spice hang on a long while, with incredible natural sweetness. At 500 pesos in Mexico this is IMO one of the best blancos (if not the best) for the money so it wins some points for value. 2018 El Bajo 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. There are enough seats at the bar for everyone! Tequila's success has created an enormous strain, imperiling the health and viability of the blue Weber agave on which tequila depends, as well as the farmers who grow it. I only start drinking Patron because of they were additive free. A kick of pepper riding its tail. 2021 La Ladera. Flavor: big cooked agave, tropical fruit, cinnamon, and light anise Love the Ocho. | It is extraordinarily well designed, with a clear and consistent structure and an interface which has a lot of cozyness to it. Is it possible to get some of the additive free cards to display on the shelves of the certain tequilas in a store? Warm spices: sweet powdered ginger, a kiss of cinnamon. Hints of cocoa and molasses. Finish: A sweet and round, mouth filling finish. During that time, Tomas also worked to promote tequila, agave spirits and Mexican culture in Europe and across the world, and as a result was named the official Tequila Ambassador to Europe by the Mexican National Tequila Chamber. Palate: cinnamon, salt, agave, oak, citrus, spiciness. Gobs of agave. | Very full bodied. They were. 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. Blind tastings are the best way to find out what you really like, free of marketing hype, bias, and previous experiences. 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. Knock you out agave sweetness. Comparing production samples at La Altea (NOM 1139). Each tequila has its own "flavor fingerprint," and each person has his or her own flavor preferences. 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. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year. Another gem from Carlos Camarena. Media. | Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. His relentless devotion revolutionized the world of tequila-making, bringing it to uncharted heights. The cider note perseveres in the flavor. 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. Blind Taste Test Results Are In from 24 Tasting Panel Members. Then mellows and fades out. Citrusy nose, slight sweet undertones, light pepper. But I think El Tigre benefited from a couple of months in the barrel. Flavor: First sip brings chewy viscosity, brininess and feisty pepper. Nose: Lightly aged oak and caramel. Joven is the name given to a blend of blanco and extra aejo tequila that's filtered to remove the color and smooth out the flavor. THE SPIRIT MANIFESTED ITSELF THROUGH THE CRAFT OF ITS PEOPLE, THE BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONS PASSED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. Orange sherbet. Agave comes through nicely on the nose and pallet. | So bright. Alimentos y Bebidas Cervezas, Vinos y Licores Tequila Tequila Muestra No. Nose: Aroma of a freshly milled oak plank. Not a ton of agave flavor and I dont get the same oak, caramel, cinnamon, etc. Thank you! Any comment would be most welcome . Flavors: Pepper and cinnamon heat that fades. Flavor: Almond paste, brine and pepper, filberts, creamy and silky toffee notes. | I get a really faint hint of brown sugar or molasses. Toffee and almond cream. Checking production records at NOM 1123 (Cascahun), Checking production records at NOM 1492 (Tequila Patrn). | Earth and minerals. Vanilla, allspice and salinity making peekaboo appearances. The bottle says the agave are planted in north-south rows to avoid being shadowed on the sloped terrain of Las Presas and was owned by Carlos' bisabuelo. Developed by third-generation tequilero Carlos . Complex cooked agave notes with oak, anise and dried fruits. Slight burn, heat burn. Then next sip I thought, wow, I cant believe how sweet this is 3rd sip and I was getting that aftertaste and I was like this stuff is too damn sweet, it tastes like artificial sweeteners, but thats impossible. 2019 La Laja 2009-2022, S2F Online, Inc. - Taste Tequila and Tequila Matchmaker are property of S2F Online, Inc. The first reposado produced from the new Los Alambiques Distillery. Will likely add more details later. 2020 Cerro Grande | The herbal aroma elements remain, but have acquiesced to the sweeter agave and oak nuances. There are plenty of other websites, YouTube channels, Instagram and TikTok accounts that happily promote additive-filled tequila. A warm medley of spice that is round and creamy. Hi Josh. 2021 El Tigre A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. 2021 La Mula document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tequila Matchmaker, our free app for iPhone and Android, can detect your own individual "flavor fingerprint" and match you with tequilas that are right for you (and then tell you where to find them.) I love your reviews? Inspections are done on-site and can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on how many brands and products we are reviewing at the distillery. We live in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. La Estancia is a departure from other recent Ocho Plata releases. This saddens me that this is all being done all in the name of profits vs integrity & honesty. 1800 Cristalino 1800 Cristalino. Finish: Lengthy pepper heat and pleasing mouth feel predominate. A subtle marriage of barrel/baking spices. A pinch of rosemary, thyme and celery. Tequila Ocho employs many traditional practices that are often omitted in the production of modern tequila. The 12 finalists are tequilas that offer vibrant and varied aromas and flavors with good texture and a pleasing aftertaste. Use this form to receive email alerts of any changes to this list. 2019 La Laja Don Julio Blanco. BODY & COLOR Gently aged for 3 years in ex-American Oak whiskey barrels, creating a slightly darker amber color. Sweet and silky. 2018 El Vergel Overall: I love this tequila. 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. 2018 El Vergel The 2nd Harvest of 2022 I recommend ! Great to see many of my favorites have made the list! The arrondissement of Grenoble is an arrondissement of France in the Isre department in the . "Sweetly floral nose with extra ripe agaves and candied fruit presenting themselves. A subtle marriage of citrus, cinnamon and agave. The citrus notes hold their ground, marrying nicely with the agave and baking spice. Nose: Crisp entrance. A harmonious nose. 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 . This was bottled over 11 1/2 years ago on 27/04/09 and is just now available at a well known online retailer. | But that's only part of the selling point for him. Another excellent aejo that leans towards lighter barrel influence. 2021 La Mula Tweets & replies. 2021 La Mula This particular bottle gets big points for value. Tequila Ocho Plata. Nose: cooked agave, tropical fruit and flowers, grapefruit, lime zest, earthy, and light clove When will the list be available on the app? A suggestion of flowers. We dont have much production information on this product either. A great lote. It was created for. $68 at Reserve Bar. Sweet, tangy and warm. Velvety texture. A colleague introduced me to a Kirkland brand Tequila Anejo at Costco The term seems straight forward enough. We are located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, first populated Lot BLA-043 28/04/2022 bottle 9795 Is Patron no longer additive free as of 10/2022? Bitterness. Surreal barely scratches the surface. Nose: Lightly spiced; albeit complex agave/amalgam entrance. Are tequilas marked organic additive free? I hope more brands/distilleries jump on this protocol. It fades quickly without much tingle. 2021 El Pastizal Vanilla and almond paste, and a salinity that makes your mouth water. Quite spicy in aroma and taste this is one of the latest in yearly releases from the brand. Harvested from a field at 2000 meters above sea level that had previously only been used as pasture land and is surrounded by oak and cedar trees this is exceptionally rich and viscous for an Ocho Blanco. Finish: agave and citrus finish. Though it may be controversial, 818 Tequila is undoubtedly one of the most popular agave spirits on the market right now. Bold agave sweetness is the central player on this stage. They could contain additives and still be considered organic.. | Nose: Initial aroma of green olives that faded as I gave it a chance to open up. The nosing promised more than the tasting delivered. Wow what a beautiful nose. 2021 El Pastizal Its a winner. 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 . | Love the flavor on this one. And at $135 its pricey. 5.5.22. A fusion of caramel and toffee anchors the lighter fruit and floral elements. Cinnamon, leather and vanilla bean. 2022 La Estancia This is the first Aejo ever released in the Ocho line. Reminds me of early Ochos with its agave forward profile. Pepper comes through on the finish after it opens. A somewhat subdued aroma profile. 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 . This list is awesome! 2007 El Vergel | When I drink tequila, I want to be drinking tequila and nothing else. Maybe Distiller could help for you? Lou cracks open a special single-barrel aejo release from Ocho and give his thoughts in this video review. | Nose: cooked agave, vanilla, oak, ginger, mint. Rounded spice, mature agave and butterscotch notes. Ratcheting pepper heat. One of the last Ocho made at La Altea this is earthy, peppery, briny with a nicely layered balance between those elements and the huge amount of roast agave sweetness on the palate. Ocho co-founder and master distiller is the legendary Carlos Camarena, a 5th generation agave farmer and 3rd generation tequilero. A slight amargo/bitter dark chocolate/ expres undertone emerges. In some parts of the world they are. Quite possibly the best blanco Ocho has ever made IMHO. 1. Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. From now on, I may honestly just shop for tequilas that are on your list. Give it a try, it's fun and it's free! Very easy to sip. Not clear on the response to Josh Ohlingerare all blancos additive-free, regardless of distillery? It hits the sides of the tongue and creates a bit of tingle and numbness on the tongue. A dash of vanilla, a dusting of pepper, oregano and thyme. The whole profile is different than what has been released recently as the agave have been grown closer to sea level than others at 1875-1900 meters. Trace citrus, vanilla, fennel and earth. Nose: There was a surprising initial hit of bourbon barrel. Green fruit, a tease of citrus, a hint of cucumber and a slightly sour umami element that I will have to revisit to sus out. This crystal-clear . Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Contact for more details. What additives can you taste? Finish: short to medium with some bitterness and heat of black pepper, 2021 El Tigre Vanilla and toffee for the wrap. A sweet slightly sour hard cider aroma. 2021 El Tigre Though it may be controversial, 818 Tequila is undoubtedly one of the most popular agave spirits on the market right now. (2010), The Distiller of the Year award from San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2005), A Gold Star from the World Marketing Organization (2009). 2020 Cerro Grande | the herbal aroma elements remain, but have acquiesced the! Ocho was the answer: Lightly spiced ; albeit complex agave/amalgam entrance black pepper or a mint 11. 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