5150 Tequila Blanco

Hot
T October 16, 2007
 
93
 
94 (2)
31071 0 2 0 6
Compare
Write Review Send Inquiry Add to favorites
5150 Tequila Blanco

Tequila Review

Brand
5150
NOM
1500
Distillery
Tequilera Las Juntas, S.A. de C.V.
Web Site
http://www.tequila5150.com
Tasting Awards
2008 Agave Spirits Challenge
Bronze Medal
2008 Agave Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal

Tequila 5150 Blanco

Tequila 5150 Blanco, 100% Blue Agave, produced at Tequilera Las Juntas.

Tequila 5150 is the creation of Frank Léal, owner and winemaker of Léal Vineyards, a winery he built from scratch a the young age of 28 after selling his construction business. Conquering the challenges of the ever traditional and sometimes finicky wine business empowered Léal for yet a new endeavor.

As with wine, léal had a fondness for great tequilas. He wondered if he could take his experience as a winemaker, use some of the same non-traditional techniques, and produce tequila. And so the journey started. Thanks to some friends in Jalisco, Mexico, Léal made the right connections and began making his own Tequila-his way.

Editor review

1 review
(Updated: November 25, 2007)
Overall rating
 
93
Aroma-Nose
 
93
Initial Taste
 
94
Body
 
94
Finish
 
92
Enjoyability
 
91
Price
 
90
Presentation
 
93
5150 Blanco - Clear with medium body. Clean agave aroma, with hints of pepper and herbs. A pepper and agave initial taste with a hint of olive, spicy without heat, turning to a sweet citrus body. Smooth finish with citrus and mint, and a spice/mint aftertaste.

Unique square, stackable bottles, displaying a rendition of the US flag when stacked.

A well rounded Blanco full of flavor from 5150/Leal Vineyards.
T
Top 10 Reviewer 186 reviews
Report this review Comments (0) | Was this review helpful? 15 1

User reviews

2 reviews
Overall rating
 
94
Aroma-Nose
 
95(2)
Initial Taste
 
95(2)
Body
 
95(2)
Finish
 
92(2)
Enjoyability
 
94(2)
Price
 
93(2)
Presentation
 
95(2)
Overall rating
 
97
Aroma-Nose
 
99
Initial Taste
 
99
Body
 
99
Finish
 
93
Enjoyability
 
96
Price
 
93
Presentation
 
100
I think this has to be one of my favorite blancos in this price range. Love the bottle too.
E
Top 50 Reviewer 11 reviews
Report this review Comments (0) | Was this review helpful? 1 1
Overall rating
 
91
Aroma-Nose
 
90
Initial Taste
 
91
Body
 
91
Finish
 
90
Enjoyability
 
91
Price
 
92
Presentation
 
89
Tasted on 08/13/08 out of high ball glass. 5150 blanco is an intense, sweet blanco. Not too aggressive, but not too mild either. On the sweeter, bolder side. A good sipper.

Aroma: An obvious nose of agave, floral, and herb.
Initial Taste: On the tip of the tongue, its a 'heated sweet', with no bitterness. A medium to oily mouth feel.
Body: A balanced agave body, with notes of citrus, and floral.
Finish: A nice heated, smooth finish of medium duration.
P
Top 10 Reviewer 261 reviews
Report this review Comments (0) | Was this review helpful? 4 1