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Cava de Oro Plata Tahona
Cava de Oro Plata Tahona is a blanco tequila presenting conflicting sensory profiles. Some notes describe mild floral and vegetal elements with a cloying sweetness, while others highlight sharp herbal, smoky, and medicinal tones. The palate ranges from simple sweet mineral notes to pungent pepper heat with lingering salinity. Smoke intensity varies significantly across assessments, described as both light and overpowering. The finish is characterized by short sweetness or persistent smoky citrus, creating a profile that some find overly sweet and others appreciate for its distinct mineral acidity.
Category:Tequila
Style:Blanco
Origin:
Cooking:Stone/Brick Ovens
Distillation:2x distilled, Copper Pot, Stainless Steel Pot
ABV:42%
Price:
Extraction:Tahona
Plant:Azul (Agave tequilana)
Fermentation:100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Spontaneous fermentation, Stainless steel tanks, Fermentation without fibers
Aging:
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand
Cava de Oro is a mezcal brand with a meaningful name: it honors the mother of its founders and embodies the Mexican expression "this one with mother," implying something exceptional and perfect. This mezcal aims to connect with both connoisseurs and newcomers, offering a taste experience that symbolizes maternal love, care, and tradition.
