100 Proof Tequila Aged in Glass?! | Almatitán Alma Joven Review (NOM 1646)
100 Proof Tequila Aged in Glass?! | Almatitán Alma Joven Review (NOM 1646) I’ve had a lot of high proof tequilas on this channel… but this one is different. Today we’re reviewing Almatitán Alma Joven, a 100 proof tequila aged in glass and bourbon barrels, produced at NOM 1646 La Roca Distillery in the Valley of Amatitán. This limited-edition joven tequila is a blend of still-strength blanco rested in glass demijohns and reposado aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels, creating a bold tequila with roasted agave, mineral character, and serious structure. Produced by the Sandoval family, this tequila is made using estate-grown organic agave, traditional stone hornos, open-air fermentation with wild yeast, and copper pot still distillation. In this review we break down: • What makes tequila aged in glass unique • The production methods behind Almatitán Tequila • Valley vs Highlands flavor profiles • High proof tequila tasting notes • Whether this joven tequila is worth hunting down Tasting notes include: Roasted agave, white pepper, baking spice, espresso, cacao nib, minerality, caramelized sugar, and a long peppery finish. If you enjoy additive-free tequila, high proof tequila, or learning how tequila is made, this is a bottle worth discovering. Subscribe for more tequila reviews, distillery interviews, and tequila education. © Tasting Tequila with Brad
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100 Proof Tequila Aged in Glass?! | Almatitán Alma Joven Review (NOM 1646) I’ve had a lot of high proof tequilas on this channel… but this one is different. Today we’re reviewing Almatitán Alma Joven, a 100 proof tequila aged in glass and bourbon barrels, produced at NOM 1646 La Roca Distillery in the Valley of Amatitán. This limited-edition joven tequila is a blend of still-strength blanco rested in glass demijohns and reposado aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels, creating a bold tequila with roasted agave, mineral character, and serious structure. Produced by the Sandoval family, this tequila is made using estate-grown organic agave, traditional stone hornos, open-air fermentation with wild yeast, and copper pot still distillation. In this review we break down: • What makes tequila aged in glass unique • The production methods behind Almatitán Tequila • Valley vs Highlands flavor profiles • High proof tequila tasting notes • Whether this joven tequila is worth hunting down Tasting notes include: Roasted agave, white pepper, baking spice, espresso, cacao nib, minerality, caramelized sugar, and a long peppery finish. If you enjoy additive-free tequila, high proof tequila, or learning how tequila is made, this is a bottle worth discovering. Subscribe for more tequila reviews, distillery interviews, and tequila education. © Tasting Tequila with Brad