Cazcanes No. 7 Blanco Tequila (75cl, 40%)

A 100% blue Weber agave blanco tequila from Amatitán, Jalisco, distilled at NOM 1614. The agave is grown in volcanic, low-altitude Valle de Tequila terrain, cooked in a low-pressure autoclave over a 24-hour cycle, then processed through a four-pass roller mill. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats using a proprietary yeast strain, followed by double distillation in stainless steel pot stills fitted with copper coils. The water used throughout comes from Navichi Springs, a natural volcanic source. The nose shows warm cooked agave, citrus zest, earthy mineral, herbal and floral notes, black pepper and a vegetal edge. The palate is clean and slightly sweet, with agave nectar, citrus peel, roasted pepper, salted almond, anise, lemongrass and mineral brine. The finish is lasting, with mint, black pepper, earthy agave, cinnamon spice and petrichor.