Review Detail
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A very nice value blanco
Overall rating
89
Aroma-Nose
91
Initial Taste
88
Body
87
Finish
88
Enjoyability
88
Price
94
Presentation
90
Olmeca Altos from NOM 1111(Pernod Ricard México, S.A. de C.V.) is a rarity in the tequila world. It's a tahona tequila (blended) at a value price. They had a premium 100% tahona brand in Tezon, but that has since stopped production and they are focusing on Olmeca Altos. For $25 or less, this is one of those easy decisions when you know the history and see it on the shelf. Let's hope the taste doesn't make me look dumb(er).
Price: $25/bottle
Aroma: It's odd to say that something smells like a texture, but this one smells oily. It could be from the fact that I know what this smell often means on the palate. It's got a big agave aroma...really nice with a hint of earth.
Initial Taste: A sweet agave entry. A very basic flavor with hints of earth and white pepper, but it's very pure tasting.
Body: Medium bodied. Not quite as oily and creamy as the nose told me it might be, but still a good mouth feel and a really solid flavor.
Finish: A light sweetness and peppery linger last for about an average amount of time. A "B" grade finish.
This is a pretty darn good tequila. Couple with it that it is only $25, it's a great buy. You get some tahona elements and a really pure agave flavor for a bargain price. If you haven't had it and it's available, I highly recommend picking one up.
Price: $25/bottle
Aroma: It's odd to say that something smells like a texture, but this one smells oily. It could be from the fact that I know what this smell often means on the palate. It's got a big agave aroma...really nice with a hint of earth.
Initial Taste: A sweet agave entry. A very basic flavor with hints of earth and white pepper, but it's very pure tasting.
Body: Medium bodied. Not quite as oily and creamy as the nose told me it might be, but still a good mouth feel and a really solid flavor.
Finish: A light sweetness and peppery linger last for about an average amount of time. A "B" grade finish.
This is a pretty darn good tequila. Couple with it that it is only $25, it's a great buy. You get some tahona elements and a really pure agave flavor for a bargain price. If you haven't had it and it's available, I highly recommend picking one up.
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