I love a good tequila; one that is smooth and has no bite or burn to it. Yes, they are out there and I had the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sipping tequila that is just a delight. This is an Ultra-Premium Tequila Produced Using Traditional Methods by Master Distiller Arturo Lomeli and the one that I was able to try is the Hand Crafted Clase Azul Plata, a Pomegranate-Infused La Pinta Tequila. Here is a bit about them.
Casa Tradición, along with its exclusive United States importer Tequilas Premium, offers a complete line of ultra-premium tequilas produced from traditional small batch recipes in the legendary highlands region of Jalisco, Mexico. The tequilas are crafted with care by Arturo Lomeli, a native of Jalisco, and master distiller who built the company from the ground up, beginning with his own research to create unique production recipes.
The company’s first product is La Pinta, a silver Clase Azul Plata tequila infused with pomegranate created by Mr. Lomeli to celebrate the common practice in Jalisco of infusing pomegranate juice with another alcoholic base. La Pinta was launched in 1998, followed by Clase Azul Reposado in 2001, Clase Azul Ultra in 2007 and Clase Azul Plata launched in 2008. Mr. Lomeli and his team spent several years perfecting the traditional techniques used to produce each tequila.
All Clase Azul tequilas are produced from organic agaves that are grown to maturity for at least nine years before careful harvesting. The agave is cooked in traditional brick ovens and then fermented using a proprietary yeast strain that enhances the complex characteristics of each tequila. The attention to quality extends to the spirit’s decanters, which feature handcrafted artwork from Mexican artists, and are meant to add an additional layer of sophistication to the product.
When I received the bottle I was very impressed. This premium bottle is every bit as classy as the product that is inside. The scent is awesome and the taste is very smooth with a touch of sweetness. No burn or bite at all! I love to sip this over the rocks and really enjoy the flavor of the pomegranate. I did get to play a bit with the tequila and made a refreshing little cocktail the other night. I took 2 oz. of the tequila over the rocks and added some lime and lime infused mineral water to it long with a bit of mint for a light refresher at the end of a long day. It was nice! My favorite way to enjoy this awesome blend is by sipping it pure, as it should be, I think. Mixing a tequila this fine seems a sacrilege somehow!
If you are looking for a beautiful sipping tequila for yourself or a gift, you have to look for the Clase Azul Tequila line as well as the La Pinta Pomegranate Tequila. You will be so glad you did!
About Casa Tradición and Tequilas Premium:
Launched in 1997, Casa Tradición is a Mexico-based company that produces Clase Azul Tequila and La Pinta in the highlands region of Jalisco, Mexico. Tequilas Premium is the exclusive importer of Clase Azul Tequila and La Pinta in the United States. Each tequila offers a refined and smooth character that comes from organic agave as well as the time and care required to produce an authentic ultra-premium spirit. For more information, visit www.TequilasPremium.com.
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Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
I did not know that you could have a tequila without a bite or burn. Obviously I was not trying the correct ones. Thanks for the info.