Details
- Location: El Arenal, Jalisco
- Agave: Blue Weber Tequilana
- Maestro: Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo
- ABV: 48%
- Tasting keywords: full, layered, herbal
- NOM: 1123
Nose: The nose is powerful and complex, layered with aromas of beeswax, honey, fresh garden herbs, and earthy minerals. There is a distinct pepperiness that is both fresh and grounding.
Taste: The flavor explodes on the palate, with notes of tangy citrus zest, ripe juicy tropical fruits, and woodsy green herbs. A refreshing quality of basil and mint is matched with unctuous notes of blanched almonds, orange blossom, and pineapple core. The finish is long lasting, full of flavor, and rich in texture.
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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