Cascahuin Plata 48 Tequila

Cascahuín Plata 48 Tequila is a high-strength blanco from the Cascahuín distillery (NOM 1123) in El Arenal, Jalisco, overseen by master tequilero Salvador Rosales Torres. The 100% Blue Weber agave is roasted in brick ovens, crushed with a traditional stone tahona and fermented together with its fibres, then double distilled in a stainless steel pot still with a copper coil.

Rather than ageing in wood, the spirit rests in 20-litre glass demijohns sealed with corn cobs before bottling at 48% ABV, with production limited to small batches. The result is richly textured and bold, with notes of bell pepper, black peppercorn, cardamom, honeycomb, marjoram, citrus, damp hay, freshly dug earth, roasted sweet potato and sea salt, leading to a lingering caramel crème finish. It shines neat and makes a superb base for spirit-forward cocktails.