Excessive-proof tequila is changing into extra commonplace today, with El Tequileno the most recent to drop a high-test blanco.
The 20% additional abv is instantly evident, powering up the nostril with a burst of lemon pepper and intense agave greenery. It’s a powerhouse that rapidly dominates anything you is likely to be attempting to combine it with, the heavy layer of ethanol including a bracing, virtually industrial high quality to the expertise.
The palate is much more intense and, sadly, a bit extra industrial, evoking a petrol-like high quality that muddies the livelier components of the expertise. Natural-lemon tea notes make an look on every sip, however these are washed away by the pressure of alcohol that comes quickly after. The end is racy and spicy, evoking ideas of recent jalapeno, then later smoked chili peppers.
It definitely packs a punch, but it surely simply by no means fairly got here collectively the best way I needed.
100 proof. NOM 1108.
B / $65 / tequileno.com
El Tequileno Nonetheless Power
$65
