Neat. Nose is lots of earth, minerals, herbal (fresh tarragon/anise), cooked agave, citrus and not surprisingly, ethanol..but less than you'd expect. Taste is rich, agave sweet, anise, a little olive brine, hints of mint, white pepper and cocoa come out after several sips and acclimating to the proof. Finish is a builder..Brine, citrus peel, and cocoa and eventually that earth mineral from the nose Very unique for the proof and (additive free) craftsmanship. A tequila aficionado's blanco. Great for special occasions or a gift for that true blanco lover..They'l be impressed that you picked substance over style
About this bottle
Founded in 2011 by third-generation tequila maker Felipe Camarena, Terralta Tequila is named for the "high land" where El Pandillo Distillery is located. Terralta Tequila Blanco 110 is the high proof bottling in the portfolio. Camarena invented "Igor" his mechanical agave shredder and "Frankenstein" his mechanical replacement for a traditional stone tahona used to crush the cooked agaves. The water used in the production of the tequila comes from a 450-foot deep well with a complex mineral content. Additive free.
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A dry, Agave Spirit by NOM 1579. It has an aromatic birth with notes of agave, wet earth, citrus, flowers, herbs & spices; while an herbal life adds notes of cooked agave, orange, celery, olive, anise, basil, dill & peppermint; that led to a long & minerally finish with notes of black pepper, almond & limestone.
Big Terralta fan The 110 is delicious neat or makes a fantastic Margarita with its extra 30 proof over the standard 80 proof US tequila or 40 proof over basic Mexican Tequila that is as low as 70 proof. Well balanced Fruity WELL DONE NOM 1579, I also enjoy G4, Primo, Old Pasote, Volans, Don Vicente
Earthy nose with citrus notes, intense minerality on the palate with earth and alcohol heat. You can definitely feel the higher proof, but it still falls far short of harsh and is surprisingly easy going down. Delicious.
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