Review: Tequila Gran Diamante Plata
Tequila Gran Diamante Plata was launched in 2016 by three business partners Charles Harris, Rafi Hannouche, and David Ayala. The brand received a boast in April 2022 when NBA Allstar James Harden invested in the brand. Tequila Gran Diamante is made from 100% estate grown agave grown in the red rich volcanic soil of Los Altos de Jalisco and artesian well water. The trimmed agave is baked in vertical autoclave ovens at medium high pressure for 14 hours. Once cooled the juice is extracted via a 4-mil press and fermented in a 23,000 liter open stainless steel vat screened to keep debris from blowing in for 4 days. The spirit is double distilled. After resting for 23-25 days in stainless steel vats, Tequila Gran Diamante Plata is bottled. The aroma leads with sweet agave, citrus and vanilla. Additional time brings out earthy agave, white chocolate, and floral notes. The sweet agave and citrus entry is joined by vanilla building to a raspberry, chocolate, lemon citrus, and agave peak. It fades with white chocolate, and finishes semi-dry with lemon peel, buttery agave, mineral, and pepper leaving bittersweet agave taste.
NOM: 1460
Region: Highland
40% Alcohol
Score: 90
Award: Silver Medal