El Tequileño 1959 Platino Tequila 750ml

El Tequileño 1959 Platino Tequila 750mL

El Tequileño 1959 Platino Tequila is a premium, handcrafted tequila that captures the pure essence of the blue Weber agave. This 750mL expression is made from 100% blue agave, grown in the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, where the distillery has been producing world-class tequila since 1959. The El Tequileño 1959 Platino Tequila is unaged, allowing the crisp, fresh flavors of agave to shine. Ideal for tequila purists, this tequila is perfect for sipping neat or creating exceptional cocktails.

• Brand: El Tequileño
• Type: Platino (Blanco) Tequila
• Volume: 750mL
• ABV: 40%
• Country: Mexico

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Bright, vibrant aromas of fresh agave, citrus zest, and subtle floral notes.
• Palate: Crisp and clean, with flavors of sweet agave, citrus, and a hint of black pepper for balance.
• Finish: Smooth and refreshing, with a long, peppery finish and lingering agave sweetness.

Key Features:

• Pure Expression: Made from 100% blue Weber agave, highlighting the natural flavors of the agave plant.
• Versatile: Perfect for enjoying neat, on the rocks, or as a base for premium tequila cocktails like Margaritas or Palomas.
• Heritage: Produced by El Tequileño, a distillery with over six decades of tequila-making expertise.
• Sustainable Practices: Crafted using sustainable production methods, respecting both tradition and the environment.

Other reviews… El Tequileno is an affordable brand founded by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo in 1959 that bills itself as “Mexico’s best-kept secret.” It’s made from blue agave from Los Altos de Jalisco (the Highlands) and volcanic spring water from El Volcan de Tequila. Unusually, this blanco (sometimes billed as Platinum on the label) is rested for 14 days in American oak barrels before bottling. If there’s any color to the finished spirit, it’s virtually impossible to see, coming across as nearly transparent.

There’s an earthiness to the nose that makes me think more of Lowlands agave than Highlands, though it also hits with aromas of pepper, charred beef, and a clear salty note. The palate is fairly creamy but quite herbal — not so much vegetal as it is informed by fresh rosemary and sage — with a buttery character tempering any heat on the palate. This chewiness on the tongue seems clearly driven by the two weeks of resting in oak, and a more vanilla-scented, wood-forward note emerges on the lasting finish. I get hints of jasmine and coconut on the back end, if you give it time. It’s solid enough stuff at this price level for a 100% agave tequila, though I have to say the oak resting feels like a bit of a cheat for a blanco. – drinkhacker.com