Tequila Arriesgado Artesanal Blanco
Tequila Arriesgado Artesanal Blanco is a 100% Agave tequila produced using traditional and ancestral techniques in the Los Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico, under NOM 1459.
PRODUCT PROFILE
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Category / Type: 100% Agave Blanco Tequila — Ancestral / Artisanal Style
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Agave: 100% Agave
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Region / Appellation: Los Valles, Jalisco, Mexico
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NOM: 1459 — Tequila Selecto de Amatitán
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Alcohol: 40% ABV
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Bottle Size: 750 mL
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Cooking
Agave is cooked in a masonry oven similar to a traditional raicilla oven, using direct fire and wood.
Extraction
The cooked agave is hand-milled using a traditional wooden trough and mallet, preserving an artisanal approach to extraction.
Fermentation
Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels or vats, with the agave fibers remaining throughout the process.
Distillation
The spirit undergoes double distillation in small copper pot stills, resulting in a distinctive and expressive tequila.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Translucent, crystal clear, and brilliant, with pronounced viscosity, a dense body, defined legs, and subtle platinum highlights.
Aroma
Low initial alcohol perception, followed by mineral and herbal notes, fresh menthol, grapefruit citrus, agave honey, olive, wet earth, black pepper, and a subtle smoky undertone.
Palate
Sweet agave honey leads the palate, accompanied by grapefruit and delicate herbal nuances. A slight astringency develops alongside pronounced menthol, pepper, and a gentle smoky character.
Finish
Long and lingering, with a dense texture and a persistent combination of agave sweetness, menthol, pepper, and subtle smoke.
OVERALL PROFILE
An expressive artisanal Blanco that highlights the natural character of cooked agave through a traditional, hands-on production process. Its combination of mineral, herbal, citrus, menthol, pepper, and subtle smoky notes creates a complex profile with remarkable texture and a prolonged finish.
