Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1412 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Autoclave (low pressure) , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Stainless Steel Pot , |
Aging : | American White Oak barrels, Wine casks, Hungarian Oak barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | - |
The Corrido line is just a great line of tequilas. This is the best of the bunch. The smell, the flavor, the price, the presentation...this tequila is probably my favorite tequila when you factor in flavor and price.
Late last year I had the pleasure of sampling Corrido Cristalino, and I was a huge fan of the tequila's complex flavor, writing that it is "nearly as perfect a blanco as you can get." When I was given the opportunity to taste the new Corrido single-barrel
During the time of U.S. Prohibition, the Corrido, a musical form of Mexican folklore, often honored the tequilero, or tequila smugglers, who gained popularity along the border. The "smugglers" of Corrido tequila are hoping for a similar popularity.
Expressive nose bursting with ripe fruits, salted caramel, dates, dried berries, and hints of minerality and earthiness. The palate is a sweet one! The fruits are intense with cooked agave along for the ride. If you’re looking for a fruity, sweet, & indulgent anejo give this a try.