Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino

A crisp, Agave Spirit by La Rojeña Distillery NOM: 1122 in Jalisco (Los Valles), Mexico. It is a blend of Tradicional Reposado, Añejo & Reserva de la Familia® Extra Añejo tequilas. Aged in both American & French oak barrels, filtered to remove color before being bottled at 40% ABV. It has a soapy birth with notes of cooked agave, earth, wood, fruits, herbs & spices; while a rich & full life adds notes of apple, pear, quince, melon, mango, vanilla & cotton candy; that led to a long & complex death with notes of oak, pepper, cinnamon, fruit cake, rust & sea spray.

Very smooth and elegant entry with a vanilla forward overtone. The agave flavor is clean, fresh and warm. What is most intriguing about this spirit is the blend of differing woods and agings. There is a fair amount of dry tannin in the overall character, but it is well balanced by the agave, almost giving it a sweet corn similarity. We definitely recommend this as a sipper, but it will also work as a stellar highlight in an anejo cocktail. A welcome addition to the Cuervo portfolio!

Freshly opened bottle. First note that hits my nose is melted model airplane, followed by light sweet agave and vanilla. The melted plastic note dissipates over time. Its a little slick on the palate, semisweet, a little spicy with light notes of agave and vanilla plus a hint of something burnt, not sure what. Finish is on the short side, not unpleasant at all, a little tingle on the tongue and slightly sweet and spicy.

Great taste, extremely smooth. Will recommend for sipping not cocktails

One of the best I’ve ever had.

Very solid for the price