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G4 Tequila 70cl - Blanco
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£42.36
Description
Arguably the purest expression of G4’s sensational spirit, the unrested, un-aged blanco displays this beautifully, sustainably-crafted tequila in its full, unadulterated glory. Nice minerality and forward aroma from rainwater distillation. Silky texture with slight heat. True agave, spicy, peppery, smooth and delicious with nice buttery notes and smoky elements. Complex, but pleasant sipping.
Felipe Camarena maestro tequilero at distillery El Pandillo, comes from a family of distillers. His brother Carlos produces Ocho and his grandfather founded Tapatio. Felipe's dedication to the craft is second to none, he is highly inventive having built his own equipment to his exacting standards, 'Igor' the shredder, 'Felipenstien' the crusher and his two-storey oven which steams his agaves evenly. He is dedicated to being as earth-friendly as possible, harvesting rainwater, planting for biodiversity and neutralizing his tequila vinaza before using it as fertilizer.
The water source for his tequilas is essential, he demonstrates through his brands the unique flavour profiles that each water—and its minerals - gives to tequila. The G4 brand is produced using fifty per cent captured rainwater and fifty per cent spring water, unique in tequila production, creating a tequila that is clean and crisp with a touch of minerality.
His 5 big brands are: G4 (50/50 deep-well/spring water), Pasote (40/60 rain/spring water), ArteNOM (50/50 deep-well/spring water), Terralta (deep-well water), Volans (rain/spring/deep-well water)
Aroma: cooked agave, black pepper, earth, minerals, citrus, raw agave, grass, vegetal
Palate: rich with agave, black pepper, earth, citrus, floral, vegetal and mineral aromas and flavours, easy to drink with a very clean finish
ABV: 40%
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Tequila Matchmaker Rating: 88
Erica Boorom: 'Aroma: Cooked agave, peppercorns, vegetal and light earth. A little bit of citrus here too. Taste: Lots of agave, black pepper and there are some earth and grass notes here as well that are unique in character. The trademark grass and earth of this tequila hold the place of minerality with Pasote. Full and thick flavour. Finish: Long and prolongs more cooked agave flavours and earth. It doesn't really do this tequila justice to say it tastes like "agave, pepper, earth, and grass" there's something unique about these flavours that you have to experience.'
Remy Newland: 'Grassy nose, with nice earth and mineral notes. Some pineapple and a hint of lactic. Big ripe agave notes. Warm spices and caramelized agave embrace one another. Nice oily viscosity covers your tongue with light sweetness and crisp elements. Nice spiciness, and a faint taste of dill. A little smokiness on the finish.'
Matt Gresham: 'In the glass it’s perfectly clear and clean with tears that definitely linger. The expected mouthfeel is something to look forward to. On the nose it’s agave front and center. Fresh rain and minerals are also there, waiting patiently. The palate is again cooked agave dominant with minerals, black pepper, and grass complimenting nicely. Great mouthfeel as expected. It’s got a long finishing heat with a lingering vegetal component that is not unwelcome. Definitely a regular in my home collection!'
Cool Chile Rating: offering great quality and value for a house pour, Don Felipe's dedication to his craft is inspiring! We like the G4 Blanco for its bold agave flavours, perfect for sipping and cocktails. Value: £2.65 per 50ml
NOM: 1579 / El Pandillo Distillery
Maestro Tequilero: Felipe Camarena and his sons, Alan and Luis
Interesting fact: although Felipe has 3 sources of water at his distillery: spring, rain and deep-well, G4 Tequila is made with a 50/50 mix of spring water and rainwater, producing a tequila that is clean and crisp with a touch of minerality.
Region: Jesús María, Jalisco, Los Altos
Age of agave when harvested: 8-10 years
Water source: 50/50 collected rainwater (for crisp pure taste) and spring water (adds a mineral taste)
Oven type: two-storey stone oven, designed to cook from both the top and the bottom for more even cooking, cooking for 22 hours
Extraction method: metal tahona, nicknamed Felipestein and Igor the shredder
Still type: copper-pot
Rested: un-aged
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