Siempre Tequila’s Exclusivo Muerto is the observe as much as Exclusivo Vivo, a singular blanco made with reside yeast. Exclusivo Muerto is a a lot totally different expression; in actual fact it’s fairly the alternative, made utilizing a Caribbean-style malolactic fermentation technique, whereby the fermenting yeast died however “discovered an afterlife by remaining within the tank for 3 extra weeks earlier than distillation.”
Two batches had been produced utilizing this system:
Batch One: Agave from the Puerta de la Carreta fields, wild-fermented for 28 days.
Batch Two: Agave from Capulin Verde, wild-fermented with fibers for 32 days.
These batches are mixed at still-strength, filtered by volcanic rocks, and bottled at a robust 109 proof with out dilution. The result’s a wealthy, daring tequila with layered complexity, good for aficionados who admire the uncooked, unfiltered expression of artisanal tequila.
The story’s fascinating however let’s give it a style earlier than we provide our blessing. 4,500 bottles produced.
Clear as a whistle on the nostril at first, with vibrant aromas of recent lime, rosemary, white peppercorns, and a touch of floral incense. The lattermost factor wafts from the glass alongside a spritz of citrusy fragrance and — with time — a contact of charred marshmallow that nods at campfire smoke. Actually full-figured from the soar.
The palate is gentle on its ft and dangerously drinkable at full energy — which is 54.5% abv, as a reminder. Once more it’s daring with notes of lime and baking spice, then a rush of inexperienced herbs and a back-end of black pepper and dried inexperienced herbs. Regardless of the overflow of taste, it’s a really creamy spirit which slides down the throat with no regard for its alcohol degree. The underlying agave makes an look on the end, however it is a very long time coming and, frankly, a properly savory contact to stability out a few of the sharper fruit tones up prime. Late-game ending notes evoke almond paste and a touch of hazelnut. Unbelievable stuff.
109 proof. NOM 1414.
A / $130 / siempretequila.com
Siempre Tequila Exclusivo Muerto 202
USD130
