Mexican Spirits

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San Bartolo Mezcal Artesanal is a unique Mexican spirit of yore distilled by four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros in the San Bartolo Yautepec valley in Oaxaca. It has delicate herbal and fresh mineral notes with a particular clean smoke. The creation of this Mezcal has been made possible by the hard work and tradition of the people of the Yautepec Valley and Valentin Martinez Lopez, Maestro Mezcalero.

A beautifully complex mezcal, with notes of dried aromatic herbs, clean minerality, and just a hint of smoke. Enrique Diaz Cruz is a 5th generation Maestro Mezcalero, crafting sustainably farmed mezcals with a distinctive personality.

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Nixta Licor de Elote is a traditional corn liqueur from Jilotepec, Mexico, considered the birthplace of corn. Corn is not just a staple crop in Mexico but also a vital part of its cultural heritage.

Sweet and earthy, Nixta adds an innovative twist to cocktails and can also be served on the rocks as an after dinner drink.

Nixta aims to represent the purest form of ancestral corn distillation. Designed primarily for bartenders, spirits enthusiasts, and aficionados of corn-related items, the packaging of Nixta draws inspiration from the culinary glassware and crate labels typical of early 20th century Mexican local markets.

This liqueur proudly showcases its Mexican roots, catering to those with a taste for the unique and culinary, and it makes a distinctive addition to any bar cart.

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AWARDED BEST TEQUILA OF THE YEAR BY THE ISC

100% Estate Grown Blue Agave - Aged for a minimum of 8 months in American Oak and blended with 18 month Añejo. A perfectly balanced tequila with real character. A must for all!

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Our tequila Reposado starts off life as Blanco. It’s then rested in lightly charred, new American oak barrels to create a more complex and well-rounded character uniquely Espolòn. This one begs to be shared in cocktails that deserve even greater tequila character. 

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Don Fulano Fuerte Blanco tequila is the original overproof; one of a kind, it is profoundly aromatic, full of spice and flavor and yet mellow with floral glimmers of Jasmin and orange blossom. It brings a direct connection with the agave fields, with its patient fermentation and its masterful distillation in copper alembics. Full bodied and generous in its complexity, its finish is full and prolonged. One for the connoisseur and epicurean, to sip neat or unbeatable in a fantastic cocktail.

Notes: Profoundly aromatic with floral glimmers of jasmin and orange blossom.

Palate: This overproof tequila fully shows its complex terroir, high minerality and wet cement.

Aroma: Yellow apple and cooked, mature agave round out this expression and make it soft and smooth despite its higher proof.

Nose: Grassines from volcanic well water shows in this pure and ethereal tequila.

Finish: Unusually generous in its complexity and long finish, this is a one-of-a-kind overproof.

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Herradura has set the standard. Then surpassed it. Tequila Herradura Reposado, meaning "rested," is aged for eleven months, nine months longer than the industry standard. Its deep copper color and rounded taste sets this Reposado apart, along with its signature aroma of spices. The tastes of vanilla, butter and agave work in unison to create a smooth and sweet experience. Tequila Herradura introduced the first Reposado to the world in 1974, creating an entirely new tequila category.

The color is a rich amber with shades of copper, from resting 11 months in American White Oak barrels. Aromas of warm notes of anise, fruit, and spices come through the central aroma of cooked agave. Surprisingly smooth Vanilla and butter flavors are peppered in the sweet, cooked agave. The finish is smooth and sweet with a hint of spice to keep things interesting.

Expert Review

92 Wine Enthusiast | The perky aroma suggests vanilla and citrus, for a lemon cream pie-like effect. The palate starts out with vanilla, coconut and waxy honey, and is perked up by citrusy acidity and hints of lemon peel in the finish.

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Aged at least two months for smooth taste with a hint of oak flavor. Color : Light amber tint. Aroma : Oak wood & fresh agave. Taste : Fresh agave & oak with notes of fruit, citrus & honey. Finish : Light floral & vanilla.

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Aged for eight months in American white-oak barrels, Don Julio® Reposado Tequila is golden amber in color, and offers a rich, smooth finish—the very essence of the perfect barrel-aged tequila. With a mellow, elegant flavor and inviting aroma, Don Julio® Reposado Tequila is best savored as part of a refreshing tasting cocktail or chilled on the rocks.

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Don Julio Anejo is 100% Blue Weber Agave that's double distilled. This smooth tequila is rested and barrel aged in American white-oak bourbon barrels in small batches for 18 months to maintain its high quality. 

Grown in Jalisco, Mexico, hand selected agave is picked at its maturity and only the heart of the distillation is used, as this is the purest part of agave, allowing it to be free from most impurities. This tequila is best enjoyed neat or can be sipped on the rocks.

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While shaping the flavor profile for Siembra Valles Blanco at Cascahuin, the team kept coming back to taste the spirit at still-proof. The Rosales family has developed a slow distillation process that yields a tequila of higher alcohol content.

The original Siembra Valles Blanco is bottled at 80 proof; Siembra Valles High Proof is bottled at 92 proof, presenting an elevated version of the Valles produced with creative bartenders and demanding palates in mind. Valles High Proof has a transparent blanco appearance with complex organoleptic elements and body.

Beginning with a silky texture, Valles High Proof has strong aromas of cooked agave expected from Siembra Spirits. The prevalent agave scent and taste is due to the use of bagasse in fermentation. At this higher alcohol content, Valles coats your mouth and has a complex, invigorating finish. Bottled at proof, this tequila will burst to the front of any cocktail creation or stand powerfully on its own.

Corn-cob-capped demijohns allow micro-oxygenation, helping us distill to proof without masking delicate aromas and flavors.

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Our unaged Tequila Blanco is created using 100% Blue Weber agave. It delivers a perfectly smooth and balanced taste that you can enjoy neat, shaken over ice, or in your favorite cocktail. 

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Pueblo Viejo Anejo Tequila is a soft orange color that resembles a mild sunset. Throughout the light is bright and transparent with an amber tone. Medium to high bodied. The sweetness of sugary seeds, vanilla, and toasted almond flavors can be savored.

Flavors such as pepper and cinnamon are also present. At the palate experience the sweetness of oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, and roasted almond with a long dried fruit finish. 

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Don Julio 70® Añejo Claro Tequila is the culmination of 70 years of knowledge, expertise and innovation that brings the smoothness of a Blanco tequila and the complexity of an Añejo tequila together for a totally unique tequila experience. Don Julio 70® Añejo Claro Tequila is aged eighteen months in American white-oak barrels and then carefully filtered to bring out its crisp agave flavor. Aromas are crisp with traditional hints of Añejo. Taste is smooth in character with highlights of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. Lingering hints of oak followed by a clean, warm finish. 

Expert Review

90 Points Wine Enthusiast | 100 Agave limited edition tequila aged in American white oak for 18 months and filtered for more agave flavors. Crystal clear with smooth and light character, opening with citrus. Notes of vanilla, honey and toasted oak lead to a smooth lasting finish. Enjoy neat.

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Riazul Reposado made its debut into the family in September of 2009, and stands out from others in its age category. The wonderful taste of agave remains strong and is complimented by flavors brought out during the fermentation, distillation and aging process. This Reposado is aged 9 months in French and American oak barrels, honoring the refinement of traditional Reposado, while adding a unique touch to its subtle complexity. On the palate, soft and satiny with a very smooth dry-yet-fruity medium to full body.

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91 Points Wine Enthusiast | The enchanting aroma mixes fruit, honey and jalapeño pepper. This Tequila shows lots of peppery spice but it's tempered by vanilla and white-chocolate sweetness on the long finish. Although it feels a bit hot for easy sipping, it still has finesse. Aged nine months in American and French oak barrels.

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In Mexico and around the world, friends are gathering to sip on tequila. Riazul challenges the status quo while honoring its heritage, delivering a truly unique tequila to consumers of discerning taste. Riazul Añejo is no exception, and stands alone with its notes of honey and vanilla and silky mouthfeel. It is a sipping tequila of extraordinary depth. Soft, silky entry leads to a fruity medium body with great depth and mélange of sweet and peppery spices. 

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96 Points Wine Enthusiast | This Tequila is aged for two years in oak barrels previously used for Brandy/Cognac production. The aging shows in the bewitching scent of toffee and sarsaparilla, and deep flavors of caramel, amaretto, Tootsie Rolls, honey and espresso. Weird and special.

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Pure & clear. White & pink peppercorns, mint, sweet spearmint. Light & crisp

Double Gold Medal, The Fifty Best 2013 & 2014, Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2008.

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Embracing the legacy of its founder’s innovative spirit, Tequila Don Julio Primavera features a deliciously smooth expression that takes the brand’s traditional Reposado and finishes it in orange wine casks, which previously held wine infused with macerated orange peels, striking the balance of citrus and honey. This unique reposado tequila is made for moments spent outdoors, in the daytime, with friends.

Featuring a flawless balance of notes including honeyed agave, a hint of spice and a light, citrus finish, Tequila Don Julio Primavera is best enjoyed on the rocks with an orange wheel or in our signature drink of the summer: the Primavera Sunset. Simply top Tequila Don Julio Primavera with club soda and garnish with a cara cara orange wedge – it’s the perfect cocktail for any outdoor daytime get together. Producer Description. 

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Fortaleza Winter Blend Reposado 2023 is a combination of reposados previously aged in American oak formerly containing charanda, French oak most recently used aging Winter Blend 2022, and Hungarian oak most recently used aging Winter Blend 2022, all blended with Classic Fortaleza Reposado. 

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Age is not just a number. Tequila Herradura Añejo matures in the barrel for 25 months, more than twice the 1 year age requirement. This patience is rewarded with a beautiful amber color and a complex, spicy taste. Our Añejo has a deliberately smooth taste that melts across your tongue, with hints of sweet, dried citrus fruit and toasted oak. Tequila Herradura Añejo was introduced to the world by Casa Herradura in 1962.

Dark amber that hints at its warmth and oaked aging. Aromas of cooked agave blended with spice and floral notes. Remarkably smooth on the palate, with notes of cooked agave, toasted oak and dried fruit.

Expert Review

91 Points Wine Enthusiast | Bright gold in the glass, look for a fresh and breezy aroma that mixes grassy notes with gentle vanilla. It's light and soft on the palate, showing honey, pepper and banana before finishing on baking spice and spearmint notes.

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Cuervo® Gold is golden-style joven tequila made from a blend of reposado (aged) and younger tequilas. Ever the story-maker, Cuervo® Gold’s own story includes the leading role in the invention of The Margarita, and it is still the perfect tequila for that beloved cocktail. 

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The Dos Artes Calavera Anejo Limited Edition stands out not just for its taste but also for its presentation. The bottle is beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique and intricate calavera (skull) design. This design is deeply rooted in Mexican culture, often associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations, making it a sought-after collector's item for many tequila enthusiasts.

In terms of flavor, while specific tasting notes for the edition remain elusive, Dos Artes tequilas have a reputation for their smooth and rich profiles. Expect to find hints of agave, oak, and other subtle nuances that are a testament to the meticulous aging process.

Speaking of production, Dos Artes takes pride in their traditional crafting methods. The agave plants, matured for several years, are carefully harvested, cooked, and distilled to produce a tequila that resonates with authenticity. The Anejo variant, in particular, undergoes a longer aging process in oak barrels. This not only imparts a deeper color but also enriches the flavor, distinguishing it from younger tequilas.

Given its limited edition nature, availability might be restricted, and it could command a premium price, especially considering its unique presentation and potential collector's value. Over the years, Dos Artes has been recognized with numerous awards for their tequilas, a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

Winemaker Description

Cimarron Tequila from Atotonilco, Jalisco is distilled from agave hillside agave grown at 4,620 feet elevation. A low pressure, slow agave roast creates Cimarron's bright, forward flavor, and fermentation is entirely natural using winemakers yeast.