(NOM 1438, bottle #1151 of 4,896) Beware the bulk of glowing reviews of this spirit, as closer inspection reveals the majority of these five-star missives come from one-off accounts too lazy to offer any substantive thoughts or even stick around the site and make their opinions even SEEM legit. Which is not to say this is a bad tequila; it's quite good: it's just not "26 perfect five-star ratings" good. Smell is sweet icing sugar, an interesting brine-y, almost vinegar note, prickly pear cactus, salt, lime, bell pepper flesh, and a sprinkling of chili flakes and/or cayenne pepper--there's an interesting almost meaty (not smoky, but meaty) savouryness in the smell. Taste is sweet with heat--again, icing sugar and brine, the taste is dominated by a sort of pickle/vinegar/pepper mixed with sweetness. Underlying citrus fruit (lime, grapefruit), pineapple, slight sour, slight chalkiness, hints of lumber or sawdust? Finish is soft and short--a bit of numbing of the mouth, some chalk, faint agave. It's that brine character that makes or breaks the hooch, and your take on Siempre will probably depend on how you feel about drinking something that sometimes tastes like a half-tequila/half-pickle juice hybrid.
About this bottle
Siempre Tequila Plata is distilled from 100% blue weber agave grown on Vivanco Estate Farms in Jalisco and produced at Viva Mexico distillery (NOM 1414) overseen by master distiller Sergio Cruz. The agave is cooked in a brick oven and mashed with a roller mill, and is fermented via the "Mozart Method" with a blend of rum and champagne yeasts. It is twice distilled on copper pot stills. It is bottled unaged and additive free at 80 proof. NOTE: The brand changed distiller locations from Tequila to the Highlands and the packaging has been updated. Updated versions will have NOM 1414 listed. (SRP $49.99)
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I've been really enjoying this tequila and wanted to share a really bizarre experience I just had with it. After a couple drams of some peated Ledaig scotch I poured this. After the initial nose of sweet agave I was bombarded with the smell of yellow mustard! Of course the taste did not follow suite but what a weird experience. Reminiscent of dill pickle dominating a rye and being unable to get past it. Anyway, I would definitely recommend this bottle maybe I'll pair it with a hotdog next time.
One of the best tequilas I've tasted. Extremely smooth and tasteful. Drinks more like a good scotch and less like a standard tequila. Zero burn and zero "alcohol" aftertaste. Siempre changed my attitude towards tequilas...not just a late night shooter, but something to sit and sip for hours. Definitely recommend it! Great to give to any "non tequila" beleivers!
A Silver artisan Agave Spirit crafted by NOM 1414. It has a delicate birth with notes of agave, fruits, nuts, herbs & spices; while a tropical life adds notes of coconut & mango; that led to a balanced death of medium length with a touch of pepper. May 2017
A crisp, Agave Spirit by NOM 1438. It has an aromatic birth with notes of agave, earth, spice & citrus; while a smooth life adds notes of cooked agave, green bell pepper & lime; that leads to a rich & spicy death with notes of vanilla, pepper & earth.
Nose: salty/briney, roasted agave, light white pepper Taste: light sweetness, smooth, with a peppery finish Overall: very well balanced and exceptionally smooth. Nice change from all the new style of sweet over roasted agave taste
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