Pasote Still Strength Blanco Tequila (75cl, 55%)

Pasote Still Strength Blanco is bottled at 55% ABV, the maximum permitted under tequila's governing NOM regulations. It is produced at NOM 1584, the El Pandillo Distillery in Jesús María, Los Altos de Jalisco, under Master Distiller Felipe Camarena, whose family has farmed agave on the Camarena Estate since 1937. The same distillery also produces G4, Terralta and ArteNOM 1579. This expression uses a tighter heart cut in the first distillation, with no water or additives added afterwards. Pasote uses rainwater collected on the estate. Drinkhacker noted its extra punch and highland mineral character, tropical fruit and pepper spice.