MONTAGAVE TEQUILA BLANCO 750ML

Montagave Tequila Blanco (750ml) is a premium craft tequila produced in El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico, at the Cascahuín distillery. It is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and is known for combining traditional tequila-making methods with innovative resting techniques to enhance flavor and texture.

Description

Montagave Blanco is a distinctive tequila that showcases the pure character of cooked agave while adding subtle complexity through a short resting period. Some expressions, such as Las Rocas, are rested briefly in a custom concrete egg vessel, which allows gentle oxygen exposure and enhances mineral notes without using oak aging.

Key Details

1. Type: Blanco (unaged tequila)
2. Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave
3. Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
4. Distillery: Cascahuín (NOM 1123)
5. ABV: ~45% (varies by release)
6. Production: Brick-oven cooked agave, roller-mill extraction, natural fermentation, double pot distillation
7. Resting: Brief rest (often ~4 weeks) in a concrete vessel to maintain agave purity while adding texture and minerality

Tasting Notes

1. Aroma: Fresh agave, citrus, floral notes, and hints of honey
2. Palate: Sweet cooked agave, grapefruit zest, herbal tones, and light pepper spice
3. Finish: Clean, smooth, and slightly peppery with lingering agave sweetness