I’m the primary to agree {that a} identify like “Loco Tequila” doesn’t precisely connote a handcrafted, luxurious, sipping expertise. However in a Zoom with the model’s creador Beto Navarro, he explains that “Loco” was meant to confer with the mad geniuses of the world and never wild days taking photographs with salt and lime. Extra Mozart, much less Senor Frog’s.
Loco is a newish model slowly making its solution to the states. It’s constructed round sustainable harvesting of Lowlands agave, conventional manufacturing strategies, minimal filtration, and completely no components, all of which Navarro insists are key to keep away from stripping the flavour out of your tequila, as is widespread with many merchandise available on the market. Even the yeast is proprietary.
Navarro says his objective to make a tequila that “tastes like agave,” and in our tasting of his Loco Tequila Blanco, I’d say that was mission achieved. The nostril of the spirit is wealthy and peppery, a clearly vibrant core of contemporary greenery evoking notes of aloe and mint, with a wholesome word of roasted greens offering a savory, umami layer. Some sweetness emerges with time in glass, nevertheless it’s balanced by notes of crimson pepper and a pinch of creosote.
The palate is significantly sweeter than anticipated, which is what Navarro says you must count on: Cooked agave has flavors of vanilla and caramel, except it will get filtered out. It’s nonetheless loads peppery and layered with notes of fresh-cut grass, palm-smacked herbs, and a few anise. The caramel is difficult to shake, and it turns into extra intense because the expertise unfolds. The end encompasses a drop of lemon oil, a touch of sesame. Excellent stuff, and under no circumstances loco. 80 proof. A / $135
Additionally tasted briefly was Loco Tequila Puro Corazon (I didn’t overview the reposado), which is created from solely the hearts of the agave pinas, because the identify suggests. The general character is surprisingly completely different, with a way more fruit-heavy nostril that evokes lemon, mandarins, and a stronger mint element. Fragrant vanilla is punchy and enhances a floral character on each nostril and palate, which evolves as a creamy, nearly chewy expertise. Hints of coconut on the end. Altogether excellent however very uncommon for a blanco. 80 proof. A / $349
NOM 1123.
Loco Tequila Blanco
$135
