highland tequila Archives - Best Tasting Spirits

Review: Aguamiel Blanco Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:03:04 +0000

Aguamiel Blanco Tequila was launched June 2018 by Canadian Entrepreneur Craig Shaw. Master Distiller Agustin Sanchez Rodriguez created Aguamiel at Destiladora del Valle de Tequila. This distillery produces several tequila brands including 21 Seeds, Cincoro, Contigo, Los Sundays, Sparkle Donkey, and Siempre. Aguamiel is made from 100% Blue Weber agave grown for eight years, and […]

The post Review: Aguamiel Blanco Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Suavecito Blanco Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:16:55 +0000

Suavecito Blanco Tequila was launched in 2011 by Bill Foss. In 2002 after selling his business in Chicago Bill purchased an agave farm in the Highland Region of Jalisco with the intent to only farm the land. After the US recession of 2008 and 2009 when he struggled to sell his agave, Bill decided to […]

The post Review: Suavecito Blanco Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Mico Blanco Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:08:48 +0000

Mico Blanco Tequila is made at Tequila el Viejito. This distillery produces several brands including Tromba, Karma, Calende, and Distinqt. Mico is made from 100% blue agave grown in the Highland region. Once hand selected and trimmed the agave is chopped and slow cooked in a small brick oven. The cooked agave is fed through […]

The post Review: Mico Blanco Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Mi Campo Reposado Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:10:16 +0000

Mi Campo Reposado Tequila and the previously reviewed Mi Campo Blanco were launched November 2018. Each is made from 100% blue agave allowed to mature in the fields for a minimum 7 years, and pure spring water from Volcan de Tequila. The pinas are slow cooked for 38 hours. A unique method of squeezing the […]

The post Review: Mi Campo Reposado Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: G4 Blanco Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:10:31 +0000

G4 Blanco Tequila is crafted by Master Distiller Felipe Camarena, and named for the four generations of Master Distillers in Felipe Camarena’s family. They have produced tequila legally since 1937. G4 is made from their own estate grown 100% blue agave, and a blend of 50% rainwater and 50% spring water. G4 is distilled at their family owned El Pandillo Distillery, which […]

The post Review: G4 Blanco Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Embajador Platinum Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:35:12 +0000

Embajador Platinum Tequila is made from 100% Weber Blue agave grown for 8-10 years on their estate located in Atotonilco, in the Highland Region of Jalisco. A portion of the agave is slow cooked in adobe ovens for 30 hours and then rested for 12 hours. Another portion is steam baked in autoclaves. The agave is […]

The post Review: Embajador Platinum Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Tequila Honor Del Castillo Reflexion Blanco

Jeff Ellingson — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 02:54:38 +0000

Tequila Honor Del Castillo Reflexion Blanco is named for and owned by Mexican actress Kate del Castillo. If the name sounds familiar she made the network news after helping Sean Penn set up a meeting with Joaquin ” El Chapo” Guzman to discuss making a film of his life. This meeting led to his capture […]

The post Review: Tequila Honor Del Castillo Reflexion Blanco appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Chamucos Blanco Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:44:23 +0000

Chamucos Blanco Tequila was introduced in 2009. Chamucos Tequila was originally conceived in 1992 by two friends, Mexican film director Antonio Urrutia and hand blown glass bottle artist/producer Cesar Hernandez. It was launched in Mexico and the US in 1994 as a Reposado only. Chamucos are believed to be dark shadowy creatures who appear in […]

The post Review: Chamucos Blanco Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Six Degree Blanco Tequila

Jeff Ellingson — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:19:30 +0000

Six Degree Blanco Tequila is named for the 6 degrees that connect all of us together. It is crafted from 100% blue agave harvested in the Highlands surrounding the city of Tequila. The pinas are steamed and roast in clay ovens through various times and temperatures to create the multiple tones that tantalize the taste […]

The post Review: Six Degree Blanco Tequila appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.

Review: Tequila Artenom Seleccion de 1079 Blanco

Jeff Ellingson — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 03:01:19 +0000

Tequila Artenom Seleccion de 1079 Blanco was introduced in 2011. When Distillery 1079 was sold the new owners filed for a new NOM and were given 1580. The name on the bottle was changed to reflect the new NOM. I’m told the flavor profile also changed. I hope to find a bottle of Artenom Seleccion de 1580 so I can compare the […]

The post Review: Tequila Artenom Seleccion de 1079 Blanco appeared first on Best Tasting Spirits.