This is yet another Intermission in our Days of Wine and Music series.
The 1960s hit “Come a Little Bit Closer” is authentically un-Mexican (how’s that for an oxymoron?), but it does conjure up images of a border town, a bar that is presumably redolent of tequila, and a sultry temptress who has mastered the art of flattery. However, the allusion to this song suits our purpose here, because we feel that those who taste the “ultra premium tequila” proffered by Comisario will be singing a slightly tweaked version of the refrain to these three styles of tequila. “Come a little bit closer. You’re my kind of drink, so smooth and so rich. Come a little bit closer….” Yes, indeed.
These beverages are made from 100% blue agave, which is notably sweeter than other varieties of agave. The three styles of tequila that we tasted, Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, had a noticeable sweetness. For those unfamiliar with these terms, we will put it this way–“newborn,” “been around for a while,” “mature gent.” The terms refer to periods of aging.
As longtime readers of this blog know well, we love the influence of wood, but in this case, we found the Blanco, with its refreshing vegetal notes, to be superior. Like the other two, the Blanco is 80 proof.
The Reposado had no vegetal notes, a little pepper on the palate, and evidence of wood, which we identified as oak, but, according to the tasting notes, is cedar.
With its noticeable vanilla notes, the Añejo showed obvious evidence of oak. We found it smooth and appealing, but, as might be expected, far away from its agave roots. Pepper and caramel are also present.
Comisario’s offerings are high end and carefully crafted. Sophisticated tequila drinkers will pick up on that immediately.
Links to Comisario and their agent in Japan appear below.
Stellar Spirits & Wines: http://www.tequilacomisario.com
Volonte: http://www.volonte.tokyo
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