Review: Cascahuin Blanco Tequila
Cascahuin Blanco Tequila is crafted at Tequilera Cascahuin a fourth generation family distillery founded by Salvador Rosales Briseno in 1904. Cascahuin translates to Hill of Light referring to the nearby hills in El Arenal known for attracting lightning. This is one of three Cascahuin blanco tequilas. The others include Cascahuin 48 a 96 proof tequila and Cascahuin Tahona Blanco Tequila a 84 proof tequila made with agave crushed by a tahona wheel. This distillery produces several other brands including Tequila El Rey, Revolucion, Siembra Valles, Wild Common. Cascahuin Blanco tequila is made with 100% blue agave grown in the Lowland region. The agave is brick oven roasted and distilled in a steel and copper alembic still. The aroma leads with cooked agave, green vegetation, white pepper, and vanilla. Additional time brings out notes of citrus and a hint of mint. The sweet agave entry has an oily mouth feel. Vanilla arrives building to a lime citrus, bell pepper, and vanilla peak. It fades with warm banana, cooked agave, and mineral. The finishes leaves vanilla, agave, white pepper, and mint.
NOM: 1123
Region: Lowland
40% Alcohol
Score: 91
Award: Gold Medal