Tasting Notes: Visually YEYO Silver Tequila has good clarity, it’s a mid to full body spirit. The aroma has notes of olives, Tabasco, agave, pineapple, and pepper. The taste profile is nicely balanced, containing flavor of light sweet cooked agave. It contains low to medium heat that quickly dissipates. The finish is smooth leaving traces [...]
DON PILAR BLANCO As many of you know Don Pilar Anejo rated 93 Points and was selected as one of the TOP 11 tequilas of 2011. For our next month’s publishing we will be rating Don Pilar Blanco, will the blanco be as popular as the Anejo or will it fall short? Stay tuned and [...]
In August 2011 Hotel California Anejo Tequila was Rated 92 Points, we wrote… When we heard of “Hotel California” automatically our thoughts were of the legendary song, but when we were told that it was tequila, we knew we had to taste it. THE ANEJO: The Hotel California Anejo bottle is uniquely designed to project [...]
Tasting Notes: Visually YEYO Silver Tequila has good clarity, it’s a mid to full body spirit. The aroma has notes of olives, Tabasco, agave, pineapple, and pepper. The taste profile is nicely balanced, containing flavor of light sweet cooked agave. It contains low to medium heat that quickly dissipates. The finish is smooth leaving traces of agave on the palate, this tequila should be enjoyed neat.
YEYO Silver Tequila
Rated: 91 Points
About YEYO TEQUILA:
NOM: 1414
(Information provided below from http://www.yeyotequila.com)
YEYO Tequila is the new Ultra Premium Silver Tequila to enter the US market, with a unique modern style and smooth exceptional taste not offered in the states. YEYO Tequila is made from only the best 100 percent Blue Agave plants homegrown in the fields of Jalisco Mexico. We welcome connoisseurs and amateurs alike to experience a distinctive taste, and discover the unbelievably smooth flavor of pure YEYO Tequila.
The Meaning of YEYO: Traditional distilling with a modern twist
YEYO Tequila Benefits
-Purely organic tequila made from 100 percent agave
-Only 65 calories per shot
-Corporate office is based locally in the Pacific NW
-YEYO agave is matured 8 years before harvesting
-Grown in the Jalisco Highlands (Single estate agave)
-YEYO is made in small batches to ensure ultra-premium quality
-Slowly cooked in stone ovens for 72 hours
-Double distilled in copper to retain natural agave flavor
-4th generation master distilling since 1917
DON PILAR BLANCO
As many of you know Don Pilar Anejo rated 93 Points and was selected as one of the TOP 11 tequilas of 2011. For our next month’s publishing we will be rating Don Pilar Blanco, will the blanco be as popular as the Anejo or will it fall short? Stay tuned and visit the review on January 1, 2012
About DON PILAR TEQUILA:
NOM: 1443
(Information provided below from http://www.DonPilar.com)
RUSTIC ELEGANCE
No, this is not an oxymoron. It’s what best describes the spirit here in the highlands of Jalisco. This is a place of tradition, history, and mystique. And it is the place best suited to create ultra-premium tequila. The rich red luvisol soils, high elevation and sub-tropical climate all come together to grow mature agaves which are high in sugars necessary to make Don Pilar Anejo Tequila.
Along with these conditions, Don Jose Pilar Contreras, son of these magical lands, has used artisanal and in some cases, unique (some would say “crazy”) practices to create this fine tequila.
In August 2011 Hotel California Anejo Tequila was Rated 92 Points, we wrote…
When we heard of “Hotel California” automatically our thoughts were of the legendary song, but when we were told that it was tequila, we knew we had to taste it.
THE ANEJO: The Hotel California Anejo bottle is uniquely designed to project the essence of the golden California coast, blended with a desolate Mexican road as tumbling weeds cross the path. The labeling compliments the design and everything about this bottle screams of a golden era of Rock-&-Roll.
Tequila Spectator Tasting Notes:
Visually Hotel California Anejo has a full body with good color that is indicative of 2 years of ageing. On the initial pour our nose got a hit of alcohol, but when you let the tequila rest in the glass for one minute you will uncover its true character. The aroma has notes of oak, butter, caramel, dried banana and apple. The taste has light spice, tones of citrus, oak, and a light sweet agave note. The finish has very light heat and a nice and subtle oaky sweetness that coats the palate. Overall Hotel California Anejo delivered a pleasing experience that propels it to 92 Points, “Very Good Tequila, High Quality”.
Hotel California Anejo Tequila: RATED 92 Points
Recently in the month of November we rated the Blanco and Reposado.THE BLANCO: It is clear to see that Hotel California began with a high quality Blanco. In the aroma the Blanco had strong notes of sweet cooked agave that was also noted in the Reposado & Anejo. Visually the Blanco has excellent clarity and a very good body, the taste was well balanced with notes of cooked agave, with a light spicy-peppery warm finish. The Alcohol content was stronger in the aroma but not in the taste or finish.
Hotel California Blanco Tequila: RATED 90 Points
THE REPOSADO: Visually the Reposado is mid bodied with a light aged tone to the color of the tequila, indicative of a 6 month aging process. At first whiff you get aroma of wood, citrus, vanilla, young pineapple, and sweet cooked agave. The taste has notes of pepper, light natural canela (Cinnamon), and wood. The sugars, alcohol, and taste profile are well balanced delivering a warm finish that contains little to no bite and ends with soothing notes of cucumber.
Hotel California Reposado Tequila: RATED 93 Points
Hotel California Tequila, “Very Good Tequila” across all three categories (Blanco, Reposado & Anejo).
-Tequila Spectator
Description (information from Hotel California website):
Hotel California Tequila USA is the sole importer of this ultra premium spirit. Partnering alongside with the original Hotel California in Baja California, Sur (est. 1950), our tequila is composed from a strictly artisanal approach. Using only Blue Weber Agave alongside modern distillation techniques, we produce tequilas with exceptional personality and distinction. The Anejo is 100% Blue Weber Agave and uniquely blended from two separate lots to average 28 months. The Anejo is of 28 months average age and blended from 2 and 3 year old reserves. Incredibly aromatic with a voluptuous nose of spice and caramel, vanilla and candied florals. Ideally prepared neat (with a slight chill) to display the rich, hand-crafted nature of this aged spirit. Visit www.HotelCaliforniaTequilaUSA.com
“This year I enjoyed over 100 different tequilas from various categories, below is a list of the tequila that I found myself drawn back to throughout the year. The taste for each of these tequilas is unique and range from traditional agave taste to a sweeter and dessert like profile. Each of the selected tequilas can be enjoyed neat at room temperature or chilled to your preference” –Jose Delapaz
Tasting Notes: Visually YEYO Silver Tequila has good clarity, it’s a mid to full body spirit. The aroma has notes of olives, Tabasco, agave, pineapple, and pepper. The taste profile is nicely balanced, containing flavor of light sweet cooked agave. It contains low to medium heat that quickly dissipates. The finish is smooth leaving traces of agave on the palate, this tequila should be enjoyed neat.
