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Jose Cuervo Especial Gold

Jose Cuervo Especial Gold

Jose Cuervo Especial Gold is a joven tequila made from mixto agave in a diffuser. It presents an aroma of strong alcohol and artificial vanilla notes. The flavor profile is superficial, relying heavily on added sweeteners rather than agave character. A sharp, warm finish follows the initial medicinal taste. This label is widely regarded as low quality and harsh on the palate. It lacks depth and complexity, offering little beyond basic sweetness and alcohol heat for consumers seeking a standard commercial spirit.

Category:Tequila

Style:Joven

NOM:1122

Origin:

Cooking:Acid-Thermal Hydrolysis

Distillation:2x distilled, Column

ABV:40%

Price:

Extraction:Diffuser

Plant:Azul (Agave tequilana)

Fermentation:Mixto, Stainless steel tanks, Fermentation without fibers

Aging:

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Flavor Profile

Certified by COMERCAM, Mexico's mezcal regulatory council
Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness
Visual Phase

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

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

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.

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🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness

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Jose Cuervo

About the Brand

Jose Cuervo 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.

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