Viva México Tahona Blanco 750ml

Viva México Tahona Blanco Tequila (48% ABV) The Agave Expression of the Highlands Celebrate the intersection of mastery and tradition with the Viva Mexico Tahona Blanco. This high-proof expression is a landmark release from NOM 1414, the famed Vivanco family distillery in Arandas, Jalisco. By reviving the time-honored volcanic stone tahona to crush the cooked agave, the master distillers create a rustic, high-oil tequila that captures the purest, most intense essence of the Highlands' mature blue Weber agave. Bottled at a bold 48% ABV (96 Proof) to enhance its complex flavor and texture. The Craftsmanship: Agave: 100% Estate-Grown Blue Weber Agave from the Los Altos (Highlands) of Jalisco. Cooking: Slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens. Milling: Crushed with a Volcanic Stone Tahona, an ancestral method that retains more agave fiber and rich natural oils. Fermentation: Open-air fermentation in stainless steel tanks with proprietary yeast and the signature "Mozart Method" (classical music playing). Distillation: Double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills. Proof: Bottled at a robust 48% ABV for a fuller, more impactful flavor experience.  Tasting Notes: Color: Crystal clear, brilliant. Aroma: Powerful and complex, immediately showcasing sweet cooked agave interwoven with intense minerality and an earthy, vegetal quality. Secondary notes include freshly cut grass, bright citrus zest (lime and grapefruit peel), and a hint of spearmint and roasted pepper.  Palate: Bold and chewy with a viscous, oily mouthfeel that coats the palate. The flavor is a rustic expression of agave, with sweet cooked potato and green apple giving way to white pepper spice, a touch of olive brine, and wet, limestone earth. The higher proof provides structure without overwhelming heat, showcasing the agave's inherent sweetness. Finish: Long, warm, and highly satisfying. A slow fade of the agave sweetness, a sustained mineral grit, and a lingering, pleasant peppery spice characterize it.  Experience: This Tahona Blanco is a connoisseur's tequila, designed for those who want to taste the full, unadulterated character of the agave and the complexity of traditional production methods. It is a spectacular sipper that can elevate any cocktail. NOM 1414