THE FIERCE ART OF TEQUILA
PASOTE TEQUILA
Inspiration
Aztec warriors were legendary fighters who dedicated their lives to their sun god. Fierce and courageous, they waged constant battles and sacrificed all prisoners to their patron deity. Theirs was a life of vehement commitment and no compromise. Victories and sacrifices were celebrated by Aztecs drinking the sacred agave plant. This spirit lives on in Pasote's matchless Jalisco Highlands tequila. Distilled with pure rainwater, natural spring water and estate agave grown personally by their Master Tequilero, this liquid art is distinctively herbal and incredibly pure.
Dedication to the Craft
Using hand-forged tools, Pasote Tequila is crafted from estate grown ripe blue agave. Before baking, the green hearts are taken out of each and every agave, which eliminates a vegetal taste and offers more sweetness. After the agave has been evenly baked and crushed with “Frankenstein” (mechanical tahona), it is then fermented for four to five days using only natural yeasts. Once fermentation is complete it is then carefully double distilled with pure rainwater and natural spring water in 100% copper pot stills. With no glycerin, chemicals or flavors added, the result is pure handcrafted tequila.
Pasote Blanco Notes
- Aroma: rewards agave lovers with the ripe essence of the plant itself, roasted to perfection to bring out its herbaceous depths. A deeper sniff reveals fragrant undertones of bright citrus.
- Taste: utterly clean and clear, with an exquisitely soft mouthfeel, the first impression of this beautifully balanced agave tequila is that you’re drinking liquid light. Crisp, zesty citrus dominates the foreground, unfolding mid-palate to pure succulent blue agave.
- Finish: a surprisingly long finish that’s decidedly clean. The distinctive agave taste deliciously lingers on, flecked with hints of white pepper.
- Food Pairing: serve with an assortment of fresh seasonal fruits. Another exceptional pairing for this silky Blanco would be sea bass, shell fish or oysters.
Pasote Reposado Notes
- Barrel aging in American oak for a minimum of 2 months helps develop its rich flavors.
- Aroma: light golden in color, our agave tequila presents a rich, intriguing nose. The distinctive herbal aroma of roasted agave is delicately balanced with subtle notes of ripe coconut and sweet American oak.
- Taste: lusciously supple and warming, this agave tequila is rich with softly mellowed flavors, thanks to barrel aging in American oak. The fruit-forward taste of roasted agave melds with fresh floral notes and subtle hints of sweet vanilla.
- Finish: very smooth and very long, lingering on sweet and clean – a taste to savor and anticipate in the next delectable sip.
- Food Pairing: serve with a variety of artisanal cheeses. For heavier fare, pair this rich agave tequila with a variety of grilled meats including carnitas.
Pasote Añejo Notes
- Barrel aging in American oak for a minimum of 12 months mellows its flavors, adding rich nuances.
- Aroma: one whiff confirms the luscious benefits of long aging in American oak. Soft aromas of roasted agave, clean vanilla and sweet coconut merge in a pleasing harmony.
- Taste: the experience begins with a decadently rich mouthfeel that’s velvety smooth. Long barrel aging mellows the character of the roasted agave, bringing out hints of roasted oranges and spicy cinnamon for a finely nuanced complexity.
- Finish: long and warm, with depths of toasty sweet flavors. The luscious mouthfeel lingers on and on.
- Food Pairing: this decadently rich Añejo calls for a sweet pairing of chocolate, flan or bread pudding.
