Herencia Mexicana Blanco Tequila (75cl, 40%)

A blanco tequila from Mexico, made from Agave Tequilana Weber Azul grown in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco. The agave is cooked in a brick oven for 48 hours, then double distilled in a copper pot still, and the bottle is envasado de origen, bottled at source. It is unaged and crystal clear, with a viscous mouthfeel. The nose shows cooked and fresh agave, citrus in the lemon and grapefruit range, a mineral edge and light floral and herbal notes. The palate runs through full agave character, lemon sourness, green vegetal notes and white pepper, with persistent agave sweetness. The finish is bright and peppery, with a clean mineral fade and lingering agave sweetness. It is suited to sipping neat or as a margarita base.