Review: Siembra Azul Blanco Tequila
Siembra Azul Blanco Tequila was launched by brand founder David Suro Pinera in 2005. It is made from 100% Blue agave grown pesticide free on the Vivanos family estate. The Vivanos have grown agave on this estate since the early 19th century. In 1990 they built an artisanal distillery. Siembra Azul Blanco tequila is made with agave that has been slow cooked in brick ovens for 50 hours. After the juice is extracted it is fermented with Prisse de Mouse yeast in stainless steel tanks while music from Mozart is played to stimulate and soothe the fermentation. The tequila is then small batch distilled in an Alembic copper pot still followed by a second distillation in a custom copper and stainless steel alembic still. The tequila is then bottling at 80 proof.The aroma is roasted agave, citrus, and olive. The sweet agave entry builds to a lemon cream peak. It fades with cinnamon flavor and a warm black peppery sting. The finish is dry and oily with herbal agave and artichoke taste, and a little more heat, that leaves a minty wooden toothpick aftertaste.
NOM: 1414
Region: Highlands
40% Alcohol
Grade 90 Award Silver Medal