We’ve encountered loads of film and rock star-backed tequila manufacturers, from George Clooney’s Casamigos, arguably the tequila that lit the fireplace for the Hollywood obsession, to Matthew McConaughey’s newer Pantalones, amongst so, so many others. What we don’t see as a lot are superstar cooks throwing their weight behind a tequila model. Which, nicely, is considerably shocking. The one instance I can consider offhand is Man Fieri and his Santo model, which is by the way a partnership with Sammy Hagar, the unique tequila superstar who introduced the world Cabo Wabo within the late ’90s.
We are able to now add at the very least one different title to the quick chef-inspired listing: Meals Community star and Michelin-decorated restauranteur Michael Voltaggio. The well-tatted cook dinner has teamed up with the Romo Household for Marcado 28, a brand new model that claims inspiration from the irreverent artwork of tattoo tradition. The title means “marked” in Spanish whereas the quantity 28 refers to a biblical passage that warns in opposition to tattooing. The bottle pictured above is adorned with artwork by Austin-based tattoo artist Billy Baca.
The Romo Household behind the precise tequila manufacturing are tenth era agave farmers and one thing of tequila royalty laying declare to the creation of the reposado class means again when. They make Marcado in small batches from 100% blue Weber agave that’s sluggish steam-cooked at decrease temperatures and pressures than the trade requirements then open fermented and pot distilled. They presently bottle simply two expressions: a blanco and an 8-month oak-aged reposado expression. Right now, we’re diving into the blanco. Ideas observe.
Marcado 28 Blanco Tequila Evaluation
The aroma is nice and expressive with notes of spun sugar and vanilla taffy that considerably outshine greener parts of cooked agave and recent lower grass. Because it opens, the sweetness dissipates considerably, settling into minted syrup and aloe with traces of bubblegum. Whereas a bit saccharine, particularly for a blanco expression, it’s nonetheless inviting with loads of clear, crisp agave undertones.
The palate is spherical and virtually creamy with early notes of agave pulp and lemon peel that give strategy to candy cinnamon candies, vanilla ice cream, and hints of jackfruit. Delicate notes of white pepper add some heat however not a lot. It’s an impressively simple sipper, even in comparison with loads of different 80 proof tequilas. The end is gentle and quick with a reprise of vivid citrus zest and delicate, grassy agave notes. If you happen to’re out there for an easy tequila that’s a bit extra candy than natural, that is your jam.
80 proof. NOM 1502.
B+ / $50
Marcado 28 Blanco Tequila
USD50
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