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Tequila Ocho Plata Puntas - 2021 La Ladera

Tequila Ocho Plata Puntas - 2021 La Ladera

Tequila Ocho Plata Puntas - 2021 La Ladera is a high-proof blanco from Jalisco. Produced by Casa Ocho under NOM 1474, it uses the initial cut of the second distillation. This expression features Tequilana agave cooked in stone ovens and milled with a roller mill. The spirit presents intense notes of cooked agave, citrus, and floral elements alongside distinct minerality. Pepper, anise, and cinnamon provide complexity on the palate with a robust profile near fifty-one percent abv. It offers a long, spicy finish defined by its vibrant agave presence and layered aromatic depth.

Category:Tequila

Style:Blanco

NOM:1474

Origin:

Cooking:Stone/Brick Ovens

Distillation:2x distilled, Copper Pot

ABV:50.5%

Price:

Extraction:Roller Mill

Plant:Azul (Agave tequilana)

Fermentation:Wood tanks/pipones, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, 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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About the Brand

Tequila Ocho 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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