Mouth filling. Keep up the great work, I know I greatly enjoy the content. Don't believe us? The finish was long and left my tongue a little buzzed and left me wanting more. Nuestro algoritmo utiliza nueve caractersticas diferentes para encontrar las mejores coincidencias para ti. The flavors tend toward custard and agave sweetness,. 2009-2022, S2F Online, Inc. - Taste Tequila and Tequila Matchmaker are property of S2F Online, Inc. Hi Keith. Pepper notes pulling up from behind. Thank you for the clarification. Many thanks. Thank you! Inspections are done on-site and can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on how many brands and products we are reviewing at the distillery. Orange sherbet. :-). 2018 El Vergel This tequila gets its name from the year of its creation, so yeah, you've got a spirit with a more than 200-year history. First sip I was like wow this stuff is sweet. Agave for days! 12%. I get a really faint hint of brown sugar or molasses. | The bottle says the agave are planted in north-south rows to avoid being shadowed on the sloped terrain of Las Presas and was owned by Carlos' bisabuelo. A somewhat subdued aroma profile. Marca: GENERICA. The Full List These are the top 114 (of 146) active tequila distilleries, based on ratings in the Tequila Matchmaker mobile app. There is a touch of bitterness in the pepper. In a 2018 audio interview, the famed Tequila Ambassador reflects on his life. Weighty and substantial in the mouth. | MX release Bottle 10090. Flavor: Light vanilla, piquant barrel spices and orange liqueur coats the tongue with a sweet and oily panoply. Here's the reason for the aejo and extra aejo shortage that you probably didn't know was coming. | 2. Buttered caramel corn dusted with cinnamon. 2017 Las Aguilas 2022 looks to be another outstanding year for Ocho releases. I hope more distilleries become a part of this project! In 2020 we launched our Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free program for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes and their non-use of additives. 2014 La Magueyera Complex cooked agave notes with dark cacao, coffee, nutmeg, dried fruits and salted caramel. Fragrant wood, roast agave, an enticing array of earthy supporting aromas. find us single The Tequila Ocho Difference. The tequila provides notes of toasted coconut and vanilla, with some cocoa powder and dark roasted coffee, Hurley notes. Pepper notes pulling up from behind. Our program exists to give a third-party layer of assurance. Next, subtle salty licorice and caramel undertones. I've never had the 2018 El Bajio blanco, so I'm not sure how the aging impacted the original profile, aside from the obvious oak influence and dilution to 40% alcohol. | He is deeply missed by all of our team and by many around the world. This is fantastic information and your website is an unbelievable resource, which I greatly appreciate. Julio Gonzalez was a simple farmer with an unparalleled devotion to his craft. Sugar levels were 33% when harvested and it all shows in aroma, flavor and finish. Cut grass, a forest of fir trees. Cada tequila tiene su propia "huella digital de sabor", y cada persona tiene sus propias preferencias de sabor. 2017 Las Aguilas Top picks of off-the-radar tequilas that soon-to-be enthusiasts should consider. Tequila Ocho Plata $47.26 Buy Now 8. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. Tart green apple. More sweetness than the El Baho blanco - but that is kept in check by the pepper and cinnamon. Hi Josh. Some sweet spiciness teasing to come out. Ambrosial, velvety sweetness with a kiss of butterscotch, balanced with salinity and penetrating pepper blows. Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Azunia, which is also made at Ranco Miravalle, NOM 1426, is additive free. According to the Tequila Matchmaker app database, there are currently 146 active tequila distilleries operating in Mexico, all of which are listed and searchable in the app, including the brands that they create. Send to: tequilamatchmaker@gmail.com. Ripe red fruit, a touch of juicy fruit. Contact for more details. Then next sip I thought, wow, I cant believe how sweet this is 3rd sip and I was getting that aftertaste and I was like this stuff is too damn sweet, it tastes like artificial sweeteners, but thats impossible. Nose: Round barrel spice with a gentle oak note. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. I understand that this is an opt-in program, so may other brands may be additive free, but they have opted not to be added (IDK what they would not. Organic tequila usually means that the agaves used were grown organically. Fragrant lime oils and orange peel. 2022 El Nacimiento A distillery can still be verified if they have additive use in their facility they just need to declare which ones are using additives so we can focus on the ones that dont. Just wondering how I can tell is a brand that is not on your list is or is not additive free. In 2012 he published a seminal book on tequila, The Tequila Ambassador, widely viewed at that time as the definitive work on the subject of tequila. Finish: peppery , bitter orange, cloves, medium mild, some heat. 2019 La Laja 2018 Las Presas I get a note of chile, almost jalapeo like. This is the first Ocho Rancho to be harvested in 2022. Ocho co-founder and master distiller is the legendary Carlos Camarena, a 5th generation agave farmer and 3rd generation tequilero. How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. Developed by third-generation tequilero Carlos . Add all ingredients to saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Updates include when brands are added, removed, expired or renewed. Warm spices: sweet powdered ginger, a kiss of cinnamon. It doesnt have the slight metallic sharpness that I found in the blanco. Pineapple with a squeeze of lima. But in the case of 100 percent blue agave tequila, you shouldnt be so sure. | How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product. I am excited to have this list in list forminstead of finding them individually on TMM app. And, it gets smarter the more you use it. 2020 La Loma The perfect holiday gift for a tequila geek! Very pleasant. Certainly not a barrel forward aejo, but very delicious. Ocho Reposado Widow Jane 750 ml. Please send us production information and photos of the bottle on a white background. Very curious to see how this one opens up. Community reviewers enjoyed the tequila's pleasant notes of vanilla, caramel, and tobacco, with their scores averaging 86. Vanilla, allspice and salinity making peekaboo appearances. Bottle 6118. | 2022 La Caada | 2nd release from the new distillery Los Alambiques. USE COARSE SEA SALT FOR THE RIM. 2021 La Mula In addition to auditing the production, we ask a lot of questions and perform a sensorial analysis throughout various stages of the tequila-making process. An incredibly balanced nose - no individual notes crying out for special attention. Give it a try, it's fun and it's free! A harmonious nose. Pasote Tequila is a new brand made by Felipe Camarena in his distillery, El Pandillo, which is located in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. Semi oily vanilla and heat envelope the tongue and back palate. Richly sweet with a sensual nuance of leather. I have to say that the novelty of tasting this for the first time during Pandemic 2020 cannot be adequately described. A subtle marriage of citrus, cinnamon and agave. Light jackfruit, strawberry, green apple and tangerine/grapefruit. El EZ E, Im also a fan of the Kirkland Anejo. This list is awesome! The herbal aroma elements remain, but have acquiesced to the sweeter agave and oak nuances. It was created for. Crisp, bright agave with lively citrus notes and a fresh herbaceousness including white pepper and minerality. 2. (2010), The Distiller of the Year award from San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2005), A Gold Star from the World Marketing Organization (2009). Mexico is delivered in this gorgeous juice. The agave takes seven to 10 years to mature, after which the pias, or hearts, are cooked in brick ovens for 48 hours and left to cool for another 24 hours. Cinnamon, leather and vanilla bean. What a great resource you have put together. Agave, alcohol and citrus? Tequila Matchmaker's Tweets. I searched the web and found this list and was shocked that 100% only equals 99% when it comes to tequila. Also, no, you cannot assume that if a distillery is verified it means that all of their products are additive-free. Notes of sweet cooked agave, toffee and black pepper that are balanced with vanilla. Another gem from Carlos Camarena. Bottle syrup and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. A tease of cinnamon, nutmeg, mint and thyme. Just enough salinity to give balance. Enjoying catching up on your videos and love the passion you two have to this wonderful juice! Is Patron no longer additive free as of 10/2022? Its subtle pepper rests gently on a bed of earthy herbs, citrus, and flowers. | I am very happy I found this website and this list. Entirely the point of the brand philosophy. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year. . Tapatio Reposado Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) 86 Panel 83 Community Clase Azul Reposado Jalisco (Central) 73 Panel 86 Community | Finish: A very pleasant Goldilocks sipper that would appeal to a broad spectrum of tequila drinkers. Flavor: fruity, black pepper, brown sugar, oak essence, and some citrus Nose: lots of sweet cooked agave, tropical flowers, ripe tropical fruit , pineapple, orange peel, mango, and spearmint Natural mature agave sweetness that only fully ripe agaves with 300g/kg of fermentable sugars could provide. Finish: medium finish with spice and fruit and lingering pepper. | The term seems straight forward enough. Add all ingredients to wine glass over crushed ice and garnish with fresh berries, lemon and orange slices and mint sprigs. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Nose: There was a surprising initial hit of bourbon barrel. It is a number that appears on every bottle of tequila that indicates which company or distillery is responsible for its production. Complex cooked agave notes with oak, anise and dried fruits. Green fruit, a tease of citrus, a hint of cucumber and a slightly sour umami element that I will have to revisit to sus out. A sample from a friend, but I also bought a bottle for USD60, so I think it's a great price for an aejo. Finish: Fruity and spicy, with a back palate dark chocolate/coffee adis. | Some kind of fruitiness light in the nose, flighty . 7 year old agave grown at this height and stressed for that much time have a lot of character that is brought out by the master distiller and left intact by the 8 week 8 day aging typical of Ocho Reposado. | Not a ton of agave flavor and I dont get the same oak, caramel, cinnamon, etc. Tequila Matchmaker gives Altos strong reviews across the board, and we agree that for the price of this bottle, you are getting 100% blue agave, decent-tasting tequila. | Will be very curious to see how this evolves now that Ive opened the bottle. So bright. 2021 El Pastizal Any comment would be most welcome . Tart apples. A somewhat subdued aroma profile. 1) Yes, there are many tequilas that are additive free, but have not gone through our process. San Francisco, CA tequilamatch.com Joined May 2012. La Estancia is a departure from other recent Ocho Plata releases. Nose: Lemon and lime zest. 2019 La Laja As the winner of the Best of Class Silver/Gold (unaged) Tequila award, Ocho Plata bested 110 other tequilas to take home. 2018 El Vergel Beautiful nose. Palate: pineapple, anise, citric, orange peel, wood oak, pepper, salt. Some herbal nuances, and citrus. Ripe agave and a passing whiff of minerals, and peanuts. Agave shines on nose, wow the amount of agave that comes through for the color. It would be a handy reference when shopping. In fact, it was his great-grandfather who was credited with bringing blue agave to the Highlands of Jalisco, an incredible feat for tequileros in Mexico. Pepper comes through on the finish after it opens. Vanilla and toffee for the wrap. A warm Caribbean spice breeze gently wafts aromas of allspice, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla bean, nutmeg and powdered ginger. Very easy to sip. It has a reddish color, light body, clear and aromatic. Not sure of the reasoning, other than I believe I will thoroughly want and enjoy that extra 250ml. Finish: Lengthy pepper heat and pleasing mouth feel predominate. The more expressions I try, the more sensitive I become to artificial flavorings. 89. So thats one of the big reasons why we decided to start up the verification program. 2021 El Tigre However, we need someone willing to be the curator of each spirit. Nose is terrific and strong for being freshly opened. Resetting the palate with 2017 Los Nopales Plata and visiting 2007 El Vergel Aejo again I find the finish to be bold and tongue worthy with some good mid side of tongue buzz and a long lingering oak, caramel, slight vanilla and creamy sweet agave dominant flavor. I will add the Pasote and El Tesoro XAs, as well as the Calle 23 Criollo, to my personal additive-free list. Is there something that taste like theirs which is better for you? 2022 La Caada Flavor: nice oily mouth feel, cooked agave, fruity, some spice and black pepper Tequila Ocho Estancia Plata Tequila 750ml. A member of the lily family, it looks like a giant aloe vera plant with spiked barbs on the tips. A complete one stop tequila review app/web site. So very helpful! 8 days from when the agaves reach the distillery until it becomes blanco tequila. 2021 La Ladera. Y se vuelve ms inteligente . Recent releases have a stamp near Carlos' signature denoting the Ranch and it's altutude above sea level, in this case 2290 meters, making it the highest harvest to date. Oranges and grapefruit rind aromas. 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