Tess Rose details the nuance of Cazcanes Reposado No. 7, as well as the backstory on this notable tequila brand. Mezcalistas tasting notes are 100% independent.
Details
- Location: Amatitán, Jalisco
- Agave: Blue Weber Tequilana
- Maestro: Francisco “Don Chico” Jiménez Lazcarro
- ABV: 40%
- Tasting keywords: herbal, earthy, brown sugar
- NOM: 1614
Nose: The nose is rooted in earthy elements like hay and sunflowers, with hints of fresh and flamed citrus in the background.
Taste: The light aging shows through more on the palate than on the nose, with notes of light brown sugar, toasted white tea, and creamy coffee. Pineapple and citrus elements keep the agave character in focus, with the toasted and roasted notes blossoming on the finish.
Production Details
- Roast: Autoclave
- Crush: Roller mill
- Distillation: Stainless steel alembic with copper coil
Background
Cazcanes is a contemporary tequila brand that seeks to honor the historical roots of artisanal production. Founded in 2015 by beverage industry friends and tequila lovers, the brand was inspired by the rustic and traditional process of Humberto Alvarado, a third generation distiller in the town of La Estancita. Today Humberto is contracted to produce only one of the brand’s expressions, Nuestras Raíces. The other expressions were originally produced at Nom 1599 Casa Don Atanasio, but moved to Nom 1614 Tequilera Tap after gaining momentum in the market in 2023. The first batches launched in 2017 and gained popularity in Los Angeles through the founders’ grassroots marketing efforts. Cazcanes is recognized for its unique branding, contemporary marketing strategies, and clean agave flavors. The production elements that set this tequila apart are careful selection of organic agave and trucking in mineral-rich water from the Navichi springs. The carefully sourced water mimics the way tequila was made hundred of years ago in remote areas, taking advantage of natural water sources.
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