Friday, April 15, 2016

DON FULANO TEQUILA

Don Fulano is a family of 100% hand selected & Estate Grown blue agave tequilas, crafted in small batches, with complete control of production from the fields to the bottle. All the products are 100% natural, free of additives which basically means that absolutely all its character, its richness and flavor come from an authentic natural process. They take pride in the work that has matured for four generations and which can be enjoyed in their products. Discover every Don Fulano expression and savour its strong connection to its highland terroir.

DON FULANO FUERTE SILVER $59.95ea. 750ml

Don Fulano Fuerte is Profoundly aromatic. Full of spice and flavor and yet, absolutely mellow with floral glimmers of jasmine and orange blossom this tequila even brings coconut and tropical aromas to the mix. Patient organic fermentation and its distillation in copper alembics, create a full bodied and generous tequila in which gives it its finish of intense and prolonged flavor.

DON FULANO REPOSADO $61.95ea. 750ml

Don Fulano Reposado is extraordinarily balanced between its fresh agave flavors and the character of its long repose. A signature blend of aged tequilas with a minimum of eight months - and up to 2 years - in a combination of new and used barrels of French limousine oak. The spice is fuller with rich fruit notes of pear and cherry compote. The gentle notes of cooked agave as well as previously hidden glitters of dark chocolate, maple and nutmeg appear from its depth. Medium bodied, Its fruitful style remains in mouth.

DON FULANO ANEJO $94.95ea. 750ml

Don Fulano añejo is unlike others. It is not predominantly sweet or overpowered by wood. The agave notes are present and intense. It is full of spice and character from subtle chocolate fudginess comes from the depth, baked banana and a fine mixture of dried fruits, almonds and roasted coffee beans along with a subtle floral note frame its intense personality. Again, It is a blend of different aged tequilas of a minimum of 30 months in French Limousine Oak. Its finish is slightly dry and prolonged.

DON FULANO IMPERIAL ANEJO 5 YEAR $149.95ea. 750ml

Don Fulano Imperial is the oldest Don Fulano Tequila. Exceptionally smooth and complex with a great combination of elegance and power. Abundant in fruit notes and spices like clove and nutmeg. Deep notes of maple and dark chocolate, tobacco and a lavish aroma of black cherries frame its defined style. It is velvety and permanent in mouth.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

ArteNOM TEQUILA

Tequila ArteNOM presents aficionados with the personal selections of world-class artisan tequila distillers. These limited release Selecciones celebrate the best of tequila craftsmanship by highlighting the agave cultivation altitude, soil and masterful distillation techniques of different tequila-producing regions.

ARTENOM SELECCION DE 1549 BLANCO $48.95ea. 750ml

The mountain town of Jesús-María (elev. 6,079’) is tequila’s highest altitude agave region, and the El Pandillo Distillery is arguably one of the most forward-thinking and sustainable distilleries in the business. There, Felipe Camarena masterfully crafts this bright, aromatic tequila from stressed hillside agave plants, slowly roasted in brick ovens and macerated intact with fiber for a pronounced agave flavor.


ARTENOM SELECCION DE 1414 REPOSADO$47.95ea. 750ml

Feliciano Vivanco began cultivating highland agave during Mexico's tumultuous post-revolutionary period of 1919-1929. In 1994 the family dream of acquiring their own Arandas distillery was finally realized with the purchase of the "Destilería El Ranchito." With approximately 2,000 acres of estate-grown agave at their disposal, the Vivanco family has since become renown for producing rich, well-balanced tequilas created by marrying honored distillation traditions with modern innovation. It rests in previously used American white oak bourbon barrels for 10 months. "Notes of mature agave and banana bread, which follow to long, smooth finish with notes of honey, citrus and vanilla", ---Caskers Craft Spirits.


ARTEMON SELECCION DE 1146 ANEJO $59.95ea. 750ml

Tequila ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146 Añejo is 100% Blue Weber Agave and contains no additives whatsoever. 60% of this añejo comes from French oak aged for 2 years, and 40% from French oak aged for 3 years. This blend is then aged together for an additional year in American white oak, which creates an unparalleled underlying complexity. "Notes of toasted almonds and creamy vanilla, followed by layers of dried fruit and baking spices. Long, earthy finish complemented by hints of vanilla, caramel and oak", ---Caskers Craft Spirits.