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Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila 1000ml
(Mexico) - [WE 95]
Regular price $88.99 Sale price $75.97 Save $13.02
Notes from the Distiller:
The process begins with planting Agave tequiliana Weber (blue agave) in the red soil of Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco.
After approximately seven years, the agave finally reaches the precise point in its maturity to yield the best flavor. This is when our jimadores (tequila harvesters) cut away the leaves of the agave with a sharp tool called a coa in order to reveal the piña, the heart of the agave. At Siete Leguas we harvest the agave hearts (or "piñas") and also save a small part of the green leaf stock – an important ingredient in our process for producing the characteristic body of our tequila. This highly skilled labor, arduous and intense, protects what nature took so long to bring to fruition.
Milling occurs in two different processes to extract the precious juice of the cooked agave.
In one step we use the tahona, a large stone wheel that rotates slowly, crushing the agave.
In the second step we extract the juice using a mechanical mill.
Fermentation is a key process in creating our spirit.
At Siete Leguas we do this naturally – in open air tanks and without added yeasts – both with and without cooked agave fibers. These mindful processes deliver a wide range of flavors and aromas to our tequilas.
We use small copper stills that infuse an exquisite flavor into our tequila, precisely and carefully calibrating the alcohols that need to be removed, finally being left with only the best after two distillations. This is where the great spirit of Siete Leguas is released.
The aging takes place for eight months in American white oak barrels that have been used previously to make Bourbon.
76 proof
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Scents of red fruits steeped in woody tones from the barrels without losing the aroma of cooked agave.
Palate: Light, fruity and sweet flavors such as maple syrup, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and dried fruit such as raisins, prunes, orange, peach, quince and red fruits such as cherries and cranberries that seep into the tequila throughout the aging process and come from the barrels. The flavor of cooked agave lingers, along with the harmony of very light touches of spice such as cinnamon, clove and subtle yet refreshing traces of spearmint, mint and chamomile.
Finish: The aftertaste persists without losing the flavors long after tasting the tequila, providing a marked presence of dried and red fruit flavor along with sweet notes infused by the wood in the barrels that doesn’t overpower the flavor of cooked agave.
Awards/Reviews:
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This is very pale in the glass, but with a zesty, savory aroma that suggests fresh oregano and basil. The palate melds that herbaceousness with hints of almond and lemon cream, plus cinnamon and white pepper on the elongated finish."
"There’s a surprising amount of red pepper on this one, giving some much-needed spice and punch. Black pepper creeps in on the nose, along with a healthy punch of vanilla. That vanilla also adds sweetness to the body, but the vegetal core still manages to push through those added flavors." - Drinkhacker