General Gorostieta Blanco Tequila Nom 1579

Tequila General Gorostieta Blanco Nom 1579 750ml

Production Process: The agave is hand-picked at selected estates, and the jima process involves
cutting most of the leaves while leaving an inch or two intact to preserve the herbal aromas and flavors
for distillation. Once at the distillery, the cogollo is removed from the agave cores to prevent any
bitterness. The agave is then placed in a brick oven and slowly steamed at 96°C for 24 hours. After an
additional 24-hour cooling period, the cooked agave is crushed and rehydrated with spring water using
a mechanical tahona, ensuring that all the juice is carefully extracted without damaging the vegetal
fibers, thereby minimizing the starch content that could release methanol. It is slowly fermented in
stainless steel vats with natural yeast for 96 hours. It is then distilled twice in copper stills, ensuring that
the heart of the distillation is retained in its entirety while the tails are discarded, thereby preventing any
bitter, olive-like flavors from emerging. Although no heads are removed during distillation, the levels of
methanol and higher alcohols remain well below regulatory limits. The tequila is then diluted with spring
water to reach the desired 80 proof. After the distillation process, the tequila is stabilized and filtered
before bottling.

Aromas: A balanced mix of raw and cooked agave aromas. After a few minutes in the glass, as the
alcohol evaporates, intense notes of caramel, along with hints of black pepper and vanilla, become
apparent.

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied with a profound buttery cooked agave flavor, complemented by sweet
grapefruit, citrus, and spearmint notes. After a few minutes in the glass, additional flavors of cinnamon
and lemongrass develop. The abundance of natural sugars during the agave cultivation process ensures
a complex tasting experience. The use of ripe agave and spring water results in a naturally sweeter
tequila. No glycerin, oak essence, colors, or other additives are present.

40%Alc/Vol