Review: Kirkland Silver Tequila
After a brief absence, Kirkland Silver Tequila is back on the shelves at Costco. If you think the bottle looks a little different, it does. Kirkland Silver Tequila is also now distilled at a different distillery, La Madrilena. It had been distilled at Fabrica de Tequila Finos, so I expect the taste to be different also. La Madrilena was founded in 1911 in Totolan Jalisco Mexico. They produce several tequila’s, including Piedra Azul, and Xicote. Kirkland Silver is double distilled from 100% Weber Blue Agave grown in the Highland region. It is still sold in a 1.75L bottle, and priced under $20. The aroma is herbal roasted agave, vanilla, banana cream, caramel, and chocolate with an orange leaning citrus, and floral backing. The sweet grape and orange entry is joined by vanilla custard, and agave. Caramel and chocolate arrive at the midpoint. It fades with herbal, steamed zucchini, and whole orange notes, before finishing semi-dry with orange peel, banana pudding, and agave taste. There is an oily texture to this tequila, and the finish, does produce a significant peppery sting and a mild alcohol burn.
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OM: 1142
Region: Highlands
40% Alcohol
Score: 87
Award: Silver Medal