Cascahuin Blanco

Cascahuin make a few different expressions of tequila however the distillery owner recently declared the blanco by Cascahuin as his favourite.

Cascahuín is a family-run tequila producer established in 1904 by Salvador Rosales Briseño in a small town called El Arenal in Jalisco (the Mexican home state of tequila). Briseño chose the name ‘Cascahuin’, a pre-Hispanic word meaning ‘Peak of Light’, to proudly reflect the origins of the tequila-making tradition, said to date back to 300 A.D. when the Aztecs used tequila in religious ceremonies.

Alongside Cascahuin Blanco, the brand offers 4 other variations of their tequila: Anejo, Reposado, Tahona and Plata 48.

What makes Cascahuin Blanco Tequila special?

People absolutely love Cascahuin Blanco tequila because of its balanced flavour and rich agave taste with hints of nut and sweet fruit. Cascahuin Blanco is made using a ‘Tahona wheel’ - a big wheel-shaped stone said to have been brought over to Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century and used to grind and crush the cooked agave into the juice called ‘aguamiel’ (Spanish for ‘honey water’). This method preserves the natural taste and sweetness of the agave, playing a crucial part in providing a richer and more complex selection of aromas and flavours.

Cascahuin Blanco continues to stand out even more as we continue down the production process by its use of copper distillation pots. Copper pots are more expensive and harder to clean than stainless steel pots and so many distilleries use stainless steel instead. Copper is a far superior heat conductor leaving the end product with a more balanced profile in comparison to tequila produced using stainless steel pots.

Attaining to the highest standards, Cascahuin uses deep well spring water, some of the purest water available, to produce their Blanco Tequila. Aside from the cleanliness, this type of water is known to have a significant impact on the personality and flavour of the tequila.

Cascahuin also keeps all their tequilas free of any preservatives, additives, artificial sweeteners or other chemicals, providing an authentic tequila experience - so again, hats off to Cascahuin for really sticking to the traditional artisanal tequila-producing methods reinforcing the brands commitment to producing a top-of-the-line premium tequila.

Cascahuin Blanco review

Nose

Aroma includes hints of nuts, lemon and lemon, with small aromas of raisins, peach and agave.

Taste

Taste earthy, peppery flavours, with hints of sweet agave, spices, cinnamon and citrus.

Aftertaste

Carries the fruity, spicy flavours from the original taste.

Appearance

Clear colour with a sparkly ‘crystal-like’ appearance.

Price

Cascahuin Blanco is on the mid to upper range in price comparison to other blanco tequilas. What this blanco does offer in obundance is good value for money, soley down to the extremely high quality and additive free liquid inside.

Different ways to drink Cascahuin Blanco Tequila

On the rocks

If you’re fond of sipping your tequila in a cold glass with some ice, Cascahuin Blanco will be perfect for you. You’ll be able to really appreciate the sweet aroma and flavour when drinking this on the rocks.

In a cocktail

We recommend trying the Paloma, a perfect cocktail to enjoy using tequila Cascahuin Blanco:

Paloma cocktail ingredients:

• 50ml Cascahuín Blanco tequila
• 75ml grapefruit soda (such as Fever-Tree or Fanta)
• 10ml fresh lime juice
• Salt to rim the glass (optional)

Paloma cocktail directions:

1. Rim the glass with salt if desired.
2. Fill the glass with ice and add Cascahuín Blanco with a dash of lime juice.
3. Top with grapefruit soda and gently stir.
4. Finally, add a slice of grapefruit to garnish, and enjoy!

What size is a bottle of Cascahuin Blanco?

700ml which is 28 shots.

Who produces Cascahuin Blanco?

Cascahuin Blanco is produced by the ‘Cascahuin Distillery’ or ‘Destiladora del Valle de Tequila Cascahuín’ - the longer name in Spanish. Cascahuin have been producing tequila for over a hundred years and are recognised as one of the best tequila producers in the region of Jalisco in Mexico.

What is the strength of Cascahuin Blanco?

• 40% ABV
• 80 Proof