Olmeca Blanco Tequila, 70 cl

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He added: “We had some Espadin but I could also feel some wild agave. Some of them were well above the average standard, being fresh, fruity and smoky – I could feel they were all well made. Overall, the standard was very good.” The ultra-premium añejo round also supplied three Gold medallists: Tequila Gran Diamante – Añejo, Sierra Milenario Tequila Añejo, and Corralejo 99,000 Horas. Tequila Gran Diamante – Añejo was described as being “beautifully rounded, complex and balanced”. Meanwhile, Sierra Milenario Tequila Añejo’s “oily texture” gave a “luxurious feel” to the Tequila, and was said to be simply “delicious”. Corralejo 99,000 Horas was found to be full of “raisins and dried fruit” on the nose, with “medjool dates and a good overall balance” on the palate. Olmeca Blanco" es un tequila joven ordinario, incoloro y transparente, que se embotella inmediatamente después de la destilación. Tiene un sabor a miel de un agave maduro con un ligero sabor a humo, emana el aroma a hierba recién cortada, pimiento verde y limón, ideal para preparar cócteles; Like champagne, tequila production is a closely guarded secret and must be made and bottled within a specific area in Mexico. It can only be made from blue agave (unlike smoky mezcal which can be created from over 30 different varieties). All of the Tequilas were very good, but [Patrón Reposado Tequila] came up as the best because it tasted like a product that has been carefully produced and the barrels have been used very well,” Gomez added. “It was quite spicy, mineral. These were good representations of Tequila at this price.”

Made by Felipe Camarena, G4 is a testament to the mad scientist approach he takes in producing his tequilas. From modifying steamrollers to crush his agave, through to collecting and using rainwater in this tequila, he doesn’t take any shortcuts. The result is an expressive, floral nose and an oily, viscous palate with incredible minerality, cream, agave and spicy white pepper. Alc 40% Patron may be a big producer of Tequila, but its production process and the small sizes of its numerous stills mean that it is still able to make its product in relatively small batches. This is a smooth, soft liquid with base notes of toffee and fudge overlaid with a greener vegetal note, lemon peel, some pepper and numbing anise. Alc 40% Una antigua rueda de prensa de dos toneladas, tallada en basalto volcánico (tezontla), todavía funciona. Tecnologías para obtener jugo de agave con la ayuda de tales muelas de molino durante 500 años. Y la forma de apretar, y el jugo en sí se llama "Tahona" (Tahona).

Olmeca Gold" - tequila paja dorado, que es una mezcla de Olmeca Blanco y Olmeca Añejo. La bebida huele a limón, frutas tropicales, el sabor es muy suave, dulce, con una amargura pimentada noble apenas perceptible; We started the proceedings with a flight of Mixto Tequila – Blanco, which produced a Gold medal in the form of Tequila Olmeca Blanco. The Tequila was said to have Each was tried neat and blind, to avoid brand bias, allowing the full flavours — fresh citrus to warming oak — to shine through. They were on the lookout for smooth, easy-drinking styles, with well-balanced sweetness and added complexity. Especialmente para los amantes de los cócteles, Destileria Colonial produce bebidas de 20 grados basadas en el tequila Olmeca Blanco: But The Tequila & Mezcal Masters is about quality, not quantity, and that is precisely what the 2021 blind tasting set out to confirm. The pandemic meant the tasting was once again held remotely from the safety of the judges’ London homes. Each entry was kept closely guarded from the judges thanks to Wine Sorted, which decanted and shipped each bottling to guarantee total anonymity throughout the assessment.

All that was then left to do was the enjoyable task of retasting the Master medallists to determine the ‘best in class’ Taste Master. After carefully considering the entrants, the judges agreed The Tequila & Mezcal Taste Master 2021 award should be bestowed upon The Lost Explorer Mezcal Salmiana. “This mezcal was very different, very unique,” said Gomez. “The quality was excellent and it’s just so easy to drink.” La principal característica de Olmeca es que "Tahona" se agrega a todas las variedades de este tequila y le da un sabor específico con ligeras notas cítricas. Tipos de tequila "olmeca" El Tequileño Reposado Rare received a Gold in this flight, hailed for its “slightly floral aroma” with “pepperiness” on the palate and a “long finish”. Fellow Gold medallist The Bad Stuff Reserva Especial Extra Añejo had plenty of “lime zest and pepper” on the nose, which led to a “well rounded and balanced” spirit. Tequila Avíon Reserva 44 was awarded a Silver medal, with its “agave aromas mixed with some icing sugar sweetness”. In the 100% Agave Mezcal Añejo flight, two more Silver medals were claimed. The first was secured by Señorío Añejo, which had a “vanilla sweetness” on the palate that complemented “very slight smoke” notes.En 2003, el International Wine and Spirits Wine Institute, ubicado en Chicago, otorgó al Olmeca Tequila un premio de oro y lo reconoció como el mejor tequila del mundo. En 2007 Olmeca ganó premios en dos competiciones internacionales: International Wine and Spirit Competition y Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Además, la marca recibió premios en la Competencia de licores de San Francisco en 2009 y 2010. Meanwhile, BBC Spirits received two Gold medals for Lokita Espadin, enjoyed for its “new make spirit aromas” and “subtle smokiness”; and Lokita Tepeztate, with its “fruity aroma, hint of cinnamon” and “slightly dry finish”. L-r: Eduardo Gomez and Melita Kiely (photo is from The Tequila & Mezcal Masters 2020, taken pre-pandemic) Complex” Tequila Gran Diamante – Reposado and Lokita Tequila Reposado, with its “nice texture”, received Silver medals. Durante varios milenios, el imperio de los olmecas floreció en América Central: un pueblo sabio, trabajador y belicoso. Una de las fuentes de la fuerza de los olmecas se consideraba octoli, una bebida del jugo de agave azul fermentado. Creían que la deidad suprema les había dado el secreto de hacer el octal. Silver medallist in El Tequileño Blanco was found to have “classic aromas” on the nose leading to “fresh agave” and a “peppery finish” on the palate, and was deemed to be “good for mixing”.

Olmeca Tezon - una serie de tequilas súper premium. Es un zumo de Agave azul 100% puro y está completamente hecho a mano, de acuerdo con la antigua tecnología del "Tahona", utilizando una piedra de molino del teso. Incluso las botellas están hechas a mano. Cada botella sellada está numerada y firmada personalmente por el Maestro Tequilaero Jesús Hernández. Joining me, Melita Kiely, editor of The Spirits Business, on Zoom was Eduardo Gomez, founder of Tequila Fest and director of mexgrocer.uk. Dependiendo de la línea, se producen las siguientes marcas de tequila olmeca con una concentración del 38%:

Los jeroglíficos con los que está decorada la botella de tequila son letras olmecas, aún no descifradas por los científicos. Y el indio en la etiqueta no es una estilización, sino un retrato del olmeca real. En 1930, los arqueólogos en las excavaciones en Tres-Zapotes encontraron una cabeza gigante. Un escultor olmeca desconocido con gran precisión pasó rasgos y expresiones faciales. La imagen de esta cabeza se colocó en la etiqueta "Olmec". Piedra olmeca india, en la foto de la etiqueta The Bad Stuff La Mala Reposado took home a solid Silver medal in this heat, thanks to its notes of “apple sweetness” on the nose. “It could be quite appealing for non-Tequila drinkers,” said Gomez. El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva was awarded a Gold medal, enjoyed for having a “nice sweetness on the palate, but with the agave flavour still shining through”.

At the top end of the price spectrum, another Master was discovered: El Tequileño Añejo Gran Reserva. “It has very good notes of oak, cinnamon and caramel from the barrels,” commented Gomez. “For me, when I move to añejos, those producers and brands have to properly balance the oak elements with the agave. Here, this was done exceptionally well.” The final 100% agave Tequila flight was the ultra-premium extra añejo, which proved to be a very strong flight indeed. Fraternity Spirits received a Master medal for Corralejo 1821. “The appearance is perfect; it has a very nice balance between wood aromas, flavours and agave notes,” enthused Gomez. “It’s sweet, but not too sweet, not too woody. I think it is definitely worth the money you’d pay for it. I think if you get this quality it’s very good; complex enough for an extra añejo.” Una botella sólida, en cuclillas, sólida con un fondo cuadrado y bordes claros. Jeroglíficos enigmáticos se destacan en vidrio grueso. En la etiqueta está la cabeza de un sabio indio, que mira indiferente desde la profundidad de los siglos a un público quisquilloso. Los conocedores y conocedores en esta descripción sin duda aprendieron el tequila olmeca.Este "Olmeca" es una bebida noble, cada gota de la cual da alegría, diversión o, por el contrario, pacificación. El tequila joven se puede beber tradicionalmente: con sal y lima, y ​​también se puede agregar a los cócteles. El sazonado "Olmec" se bebe en pequeños sorbos como el coñac, disfrutando del color y el olor. Historia de Olmeca Tan pronto como los olmecas no fueron llamados borrachos bebidos de jugo de agave: "agua de miel", "néctar de los dioses", "regalo divino". Mientras tanto, la bebida sagrada era algo así como un puré blanco sin nubes, y el tequila moderno ni remotamente se parecía. Los olmecas, que para beber alcohol y comunicarse con los espíritus de sus antepasados, tenían suficiente alcohol con una fortaleza de cuatro o seis grados, se sorprendieron enormemente al saber que llamaban a un tequila de 38 grados en su honor. Created in partnership between Olmeca master distiller Jesús Hernández and two top bartenders from the UK, this 100% agave tequila hailing from the Highland region of Jalisco boasts a nose full of agave character, alongside grass, citrus and spring blossom. These characters continue onto the palate, accompanied by a chalky hint and a cocoa finish. Alc 38% Our panel – made up of 10-accredited spirits experts and tequila-loving consumers – put 27 blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas to the test.