Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1579 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Tahona , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Copper Pot , |
Aging : | Whisky barrels, Used barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 43% abv (86-proof) |
Other : | No additives |
Very light color in the glass. Earthy, vegetal aroma with a light floral note and no obvious barrel notes. Surprising for a 6-year XA. Cooked agave still present in the flavor even after 6 years in barrel. This one also has a distinct tannic character. Nice long, warm finish. Tasted this side-by-side with the Don Vicente XA and would say I prefer the DV. And, when you consider the considerable price difference I would definitely choose the Don Vicente. This is not to take anything away from the Volans. Just my personal preference. 2023-12-24 2023 Annual Christmas Eve XA Tasting