Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila

Tequila: Siete Leguas BlancoA phenomenal smooth, spicy blanco. Siete Leguas means ‘seven leagues’ and was the name of Pancho Villa’s favourite horse. The company that produces Siete Leguas is most famous for having produced Patron at the time when that brand was building its reputation as the best premium tequila in town. Not cheap, but a must-have for tequila nuts.Size: 750MLProof: 80 (40% ABV)Origin: MexicoDistillery: Siete Leguas distilleryTequila 7 Leguas Blanco – Brilliant, luminous silvery hues, a powerful body. Enjoy the nuances of perfect distillation, leaving a trail of subtle aromas which build up to the final enjoyment of slowly-cooked agave. One of the oldest distilleries in Mexico, Casa Siete Leguas has more than fifty years of experience in the making of tequila by means of a traditional process delivering full-bodied, high-quality spirits of refined flavor. Tequila Siete Leguas is steeped in heritage and tradition, and consists of a Blanco, a Reposado, an Añejo and a D’Antaño, all made of 100% Tequilana Weber Agave. The D’Antaño is aged up to five years. This tequila carries the name of Pancho Villa’s famous horse.Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila Tasting NotesNose: The aroma is intensely full of sweet agave and earthy notes, maybe even smoky.Palate: The palate is rich, but not oily and the rustic, earthy tones continue on the palate. There’s a bit of pepper and some sweetness, but not overtly so. A blanco tequila with substance.Finish: A beautiful, long finish.Distillery InformationThe Tequila Siete Leguas distillery was responsible for producing the “original” Patron Tequila brand, and brand rights were sold to St. Maarten Spirits, owners John Paul DeJoria (Paul Mitchell Hair Products) and Martin Crowley in 1989. As the brand grew, Tequila Siete Leguas was no longer able to keep up with production, and Patron built a new distillery and moved all production in 2002.