Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila

Name: Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila
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750ml & 80 Proof

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila is a Tequila hailing from Mexico.

What is Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila?

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila stands out for its commitment to traditional production methods, including the use of a tahona wheel to crush the agave. Interestingly, this tequila was co-created by bartenders for bartenders, with input from renowned mixologists Henry Besant and Dre Masso, ensuring it's specially crafted to shine in cocktails.

Why do we love Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila?

Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila for its distinctive production method: the tequila is crafted using a centuries-old tahona wheel to crush agave, resulting in a more complex, agave-forward flavor profile. This 100% blue agave tequila also stands out for its affordability, offering bartenders and home mixologists a high-quality option that doesn't compromise on taste or tradition.

How do you drink Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila?

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila shines in citrusy cocktails, where its crisp, peppery notes complement fresh lime or grapefruit, but it's equally enjoyable sipped neat or over ice to appreciate its clean, herbaceous character. This versatile silver tequila is perfect for warm-weather sipping and pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, zesty salsas, or light, herb-infused dishes that echo its bright, agave-forward profile.

$36.99

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Nose: Fresh agave leads the aroma, accompanied by hints of lime zest and green apple. There's a subtle herbaceous quality reminiscent of fresh-cut grass, with faint notes of white pepper and mint in the background.

Palate: The taste is crisp and clean, with pronounced cooked agave sweetness. Citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit come through, balanced by a mild peppery spice. There's a slight earthiness and a touch of vanilla, likely from its brief rest in oak.

Finish: Medium-length finish with lingering agave sweetness. The pepper notes become more pronounced, leaving a warm, spicy sensation. A subtle mineral quality and a hint of almond emerge at the very end, inviting another sip.

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila is crafted using traditional methods, including the use of a tahona stone wheel to crush the cooked agave piñas. This labor-intensive process helps extract more complex flavors from the agave, resulting in a smooth and aromatic blanco tequila that's true to its roots.

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila is made using a 500-year-old Aztec method called "tahona," where a two-ton volcanic stone wheel slowly crushes agave fibers to extract their juices, resulting in a more complex flavor profile than modern production methods.

Unlike many tequilas that use diffusers or additives, Olmeca Altos Plata is made with 100% blue agave and nothing else, making it one of the purest expressions of tequila available on the market.

The master distiller for Olmeca Altos, Jesús Hernández, personally tastes every batch of tequila produced to ensure consistency and quality, rejecting any that don't meet his exacting standards - even if it means a significant financial loss for the company.

Main Ingredient: Blue Agave
Country of Origin: Mexico