Product Overview
The Corcel portfolio consists of Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo. Tequilana Weber blue agaves from the Guadalajara region are harvested at seven years of age, cooked in autoclave ovens and triple distilled in stainless steel at Destileria Santa Lucia (NOM 1173), in Zapopan. The Reposado is aged in American oak barrels for six months, while the Añejo sees 16, and the Extra Añejo 36 months, respectively.
Their flagship tequila is the Corcel Blanco, of which they produced 8,000 cases for their premier shipment earlier this year. With its blueberry and strawberry notes, it mixes perfectly with fruity margaritas.
Color and Body: Platinum translucent, medium body with thick tears of medium retention.
Nose: Corcel Blanco is a candid Tequila with herbaceous and fruity character that sprout cherry syrup, red plums, blueberry and dehydrated fruits, is complemented by botanical nuances such as liquorice and lemongrass, subtly citrus notes appear, such as lemon and lime peel; it’s fresh and mellow profile is attractive and elegant to the nose.
Taste: Of semi-dry profile with honeyed and herbaceous impact, with pleasant astringency on the sides and end of the tongue, cherry syrup a hint of lemongrass evolves with a slight warm finish at par with nuances of agave nectar and a hint of spearmint.
Aftertaste: Agave, cooolness of spearmint and cherry syrup.
Distillery: Destilería Santa Lucía
Region: Guadalajara
Agave: Blue Tequilana Weber (7 year old)
Distillation Method: Triple Distilled in stainless steel
Aging: No Aging
Class: Blanco
Bottle Size: 750mL
ABV: 40%