Review: Zarpado Tequila Blanco
Zarpado Tequila Blanco is crafted from 100% blue agave grown in the mineral rich soils of Los Valles of Jalisco. Zarpado is one of several wine and spirit brands owned by Latitude Beverage. Steel Dust Vodka, Wheel Horse Whiskey, and Copper & Cask Whiskey are a few of the other brands. Zarpado is produced at Cavas de Don Max, a Becherano family owned distillery in Las Pintas Jalisco. Unlike some tequila distilleries that produce dozens of tequila brands Zarpado is one of three brands made there. The others include Cantera Negra, and Mano a Mano. The hand selected agave is slow cooked, fermented in a steel tank, and small batch double distilled in Alembic stills. The aroma leads with earthy agave, and pepper. Additional time brings out grapefruit and vanilla notes. The sweet agave entry has a soft water texture. Mineral arrives building to a vanilla citrus peak. It fades with a herbal agave and significant mineral, and finishes with saline, pepper, anise, and bittersweet grapefruit peel and more mineral taste. With an MSRP under $25 Zarpado is one of the lower priced 100% agave tequilas on the market today. I would say it out performs your typical bargain priced tequila, but the heavy dose of mineral and saline taste keeps my score down a little.
Almond Brother
Created by Weekend Mixologist
2 Oz. Tequila Zarpado
.25 Oz. Amaretto
1 Tsp. Apricot Liqueur
.75 Oz. Fresh Fresh Lime Juice
.25 Oz. Orgeat
.25 Oz. Maple Syrup
Shake With Ice
Strain Into an Ice Filled Rocks Glass
NOM: 1554
40% Alcohol
Region: Lowlands
Score: 86
Award: Bronze Medal