Pasote hit the scene in 2016, and we have been big followers of certainly one of its inaugural expressions specifically, the reposado, which even made our vacation information that 12 months.
9 years later Pasote is again with a line extension — its blanco delivered at nonetheless energy, a whopping 55% abv.
The aggressive vegetality of the usual 80-proof blanco is on full show right here, evoking aromas of bell pepper and inexperienced bean, each blasting out of the glass. A wholesome lemon zest word — once more, very like that present in the usual blanco — takes its time to creep into focus, however earlier than lengthy there’s little else you’ll be able to scent.
The palate is actually eye-watering at full energy, nevertheless it’s manageable, as is the intensely inexperienced agave character at play — nearly jalapeno-like and fairly natural. The citrus notes are sweeter right here, nevertheless, evoking notes of lemon curd and, later, a touch of coconut cream. A slight contact of anise informs the end, although the extraordinary greenery continues to do many of the heavy lifting.
All instructed it’s a moderately acquainted tequila that doesn’t overly defy expectations — although the additional punch does assist distinguish it from (and elevate it above) Pasote’s commonplace blanco.
110 proof. NOM 1584.
B+ / $55 / pasotetequila.com [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Pasote Tequila Blanco Nonetheless Energy
$55
