Details
- Location: El Arenal, Jalisco
- Agave: Blue Weber Tequilana
- Maestro: Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo
- ABV: 43%
- Tasting keywords: rich, cacao, caramel
- NOM: 1123
Nose: The nose is perfumed with caramel, plums, cacao, and tobacco leaf. It is sultry and balanced, with the pleasantly bitter notes counteracting the richly concentrated sweet elements.
Taste: Flavors come in waves, starting with a burst of concentrated pineapple nectar, creme brulee, and dried orange peel. Notes of coffee and cacao with a hint of cream follow, adding complexity and richness that matches well with the velvety texture. The finish is long, dotted with citrus and more coffee notes, with pleasantly dry tannins, encouraging another sip. Enjoy as dessert, or with not-too-sweet options like cheeses or cream-based custards.
Production Details
- Roast: Mamposteria (brick oven)
- Crush: Mill
- Distillation: Steel & Copper
Background
Cascahuin is a gold standard among traditional tequila producers and a labor of love. The Rosales family owns and operates the brand at their distillery, which was founded in 1956–though the family heritage stretches back to 1904. The name of the brand translates to “mountain of light” and celebrates using the highest quality agaves possible. The small operation is hands-on, with careful attention to detail at every step. Their production methods incorporate traditional brick oven cooking, various fermentation techniques and containers, crushing by mill and tahona, and unique stills that incorporate copper and steel. In Mexico, many of the expressions are released at 38% ABV rather than the typical 40% ABV for export.
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