EL TEQUILENO TEQ PLATINO BLANCO 80 750ML

EL TEQUILENO TEQ PLATINO BLANCO 80 is a premium, 100% blue agave tequila produced in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico

. It is known for its clean, crisp flavor profile that is both complex and versatile.

Production details

1. Estate-grown agave: The tequila is made from 100% Blue Weber agave, grown in the highlands of Jalisco.
2. Water source: El Tequileño is one of the few distilleries allowed to use natural spring water from the Tequila volcano, which has a high mineral content.
3. Cooking: The agave is cooked in an autoclave, a high-pressure oven that significantly reduces cooking time.
4. Fermentation: The spirit uses open-air fermentation, which allows natural airborne yeasts to influence the final product. This may impart subtle fruit notes from the mango trees on the distillery grounds.
5. Resting: While classified as a blanco, or unaged, tequila, Platino is rested for at least 14 days in large American oak barrels called pipones. This brief resting period mellows the spirit and adds a slight color and complexity.
6. Proof: The final product is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).

Tasting notes

1. Nose: Aromas include cooked agave, herbal notes, citrus zest, and hints of anise and black pepper.
2. Palate: The flavor is smooth and clean, with prominent sweet agave. Other notes include hints of cinnamon, vanilla, earth, and a subtle spiciness.
3. Finish: The finish is delicate and clean, with lingering notes of sweet agave, cinnamon, and a minty freshness.

How to enjoy

1. Sipping: Many connoisseurs enjoy sipping this tequila neat or on the rocks to appreciate its complexity.
2. Mixing: Its balanced flavor also makes it an excellent base for high-quality cocktails, especially a premium margarita.