Olmeca Reposado Tequila, 70 cl

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While Olmeca Altos is undeniably good, it falls short of being classified as a premium Tequila, a designation reserved for only a select few. On the palate, it offers a pleasant sweetness of caramel, accompanied by hints of oak char, almond, cinnamon, and a touch of mint. An Ode to the Horniest Sitcom Parents, the Belchers and the Wilkersons By Clare Martin April 11, 2023 | 10:40am

After second try of Don Julio, still think I can detect the aromas above, but I have a suspicion that I’d get something different on a different day. Seems fainter than the DJ. Agave, unlike a grape or wheat crop, takes closer to a decade to properly mature. That means the soil and growing conditions have more impact on the final product than fermentation, distillation and aging combined. The growing region of Los Altos is situated 6,900 feet above sea level and has mineral rich volcanic soil—ideal for growing flavorful agave. My journey has seen me as an owner of sophisticated bars and renowned liquor shops, and even as a Mezcal distiller, honing the craft from scratch. Third time - something markedly savoury hit me this time. Not sure what, but had a mental flash of meat on a grill, so something more umami-ish? No idea, but probably just making this up anyway!

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Flavour: The word “fresh” comes to mind for the initial taste. A bit sharper (wrong word, but somehow it felt localized to a few areas, so sharp as in ‘concentrated and intense’, but not as in ‘burning’) alcohol feel in the mouth when holding it on the tongue than I though I got with the Don Julio. I liked it. More volume needed in next sip to taste more, I think. Here, I’m not just sharing opinions; I’m weaving tales from the rich tapestry of my experiences over these three decades.

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Flavor: The flavor is a definite surprise. I was thinking it was going to be a bit salty but ended up being much more peppery. I also get a little hint of oak Olmeca Altos Reposado is our most awarded tequila, acheiving several medal at the most distinguished spirit competitions around the world since its creation. The finish is warm and peppery with a slight burn, but nothing severe, and a salty aftertaste. My opinion: Altos Tequila is made using a traditional method of crushing the agave plants with a two-ton tahona stone, which helps preserve the agave’s natural sweetness better than the roller mill. Finish: Alcohol, at first. Slightly shorter finish than the Don Julio, I thought. Might have missed some things, though. Second time - wasn’t giving length much thought, but can still feel some in the throat, so a bit longer than I originally thought, maybe?

Olmeca Altos Reposado is our most awarded tequila, achieving several medal at the most distinguished spirit competitions around the world since its creation; including The Tequila Masters, The San Francisco World Spirits competition, Critics Challenge, Concours Mondial Bruxelles, and more.The palate displays intense herbal flavors that transition into spiciness and sweetness from the agave. Olmeca Altos Reposado is a well-balanced Tequila with a rich agave flavor and subtle hints of vanilla and oak derived from its brief maturation in oak barrels.