Cascahuin Blanco Tahona

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila really shows off the Cascahuin brand’s commitment to making their tequila using traditional craftsmanship methods. Whereas other tequila producers tend to use modern mechanical equipment to extract the ‘aguamiel’, the sweet juice from the cooked agave to be then turned into tequila, Cascahuin uses the time-tested, classical method of crushing the agave using a volcanic stone - the Tahona wheel - usually made of ‘volcanic basalt’. The Tahona wheel was traditionally pulled by a horse, but being the animal-lovers that the Mexicans are, they’ve switched to using a machine to pull the big, heavy rock. It’s a slower process that needs more work, but the outstanding tequila we’re left with has more unique flavours and textures.

Cascahuin decided to create their Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila to give tequila-lovers around the world a special premium tequila who’s juices are extracted 100% by the Tahona wheel so they can experience the delights of tequila as it was enjoyed centuries ago, before modern machinery was introduced and the rich flavours obtained by the Tahona-wheel-method were sacrificed in exchange for a speedier production time.

What makes the Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila special?

Aside from using the Tahona wheel, Cascahuin uses other traditional tequila-producing methods to make their Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila.

Cascahuin sets itself apart from other tequila producers by using copper pots in its distillation process. While other producers use stainless steel for the lower cost and easier maintenance, Cascahuin uses copper because it’s a better heat conductor and leaves the tequila with richer flavours.

Another way Cascahuin makes sure their Blanco Tahona is high quality, pure, and abundant in flavour is by using deep will spring water. Aside from being a very clean and purified water, the fact that it’s been filtered through rock and soil leaves it with minerals such as calcium and magnesium which can add a subtle bit of extra flavour to the tequila. Cascahuin also prides itself on adding no preservatives, artificial sweeteners or other additives. It really is a pure, high quality premium tequila!

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila tasting notes

Nose: Refreshing minty and floral aromas with earthy hints, and notes of citrus and cooked agave.

Taste: Flavours of sweet agave, mixed with a nice balance of herbs, pepper and citrus.

Aftertaste: Clean, complex finish. Tastes of spice, cooked agave and earthy hints.

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila Appearance

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila is a clear, colourless blanco tequila.

What is the Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila volume/size?

700ml

What is the alcohol percentage and proof of Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila?

• 42% ABV
• 84 Proof
  

Where does Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila come from?

‘El Arenal’ is where Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila is produced. It’s a town in Jalisco, Mexico - the home of tequila.

The producer of Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila is produced by the tequila manufacturers ‘Cascahuin’. Cascuin was established in 1904 by Salvador Rosales Briseño and then passed on to his son and then grandson.The distillery they currently use is found in the town of El Arenal and was built in 1955.

How to enjoy Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila has a mix of potent flavours which are really heightened by the way it’s made (using a Tahona wheel), and that’s why this tequila is perfect to sip on and appreciate neat or on the rocks without any mixer.

Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila cocktail ideas

Fancy a cocktail? We recommend trying the Tahona Paloma - it’s a great option if you want to complement and enhance the vibrant flavours of Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Cascahuín Blanco Tahona Tequila
  
• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
  
• ½ oz agave nectar or simple syrup
  
• Seltzer or sparkling water
  
• Grapefruit wedge (for garnish)
  
• Salt to rim the glass (optional)
  

Directions:

1. Rim a highball or Collins glass with salt (optional) by running a lime wedge along the rim and dipping it in salt. 
   
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes
   
3. Combine the Cascahuín Blanco Tahona Tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave nectar or simple syrup into a shaker, and shake it well to mix the ingredients.
   
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice
   
5. Top it off with seltzer or sparkling water
   
6. Garnish it with a grapefruit wedge
   
7. Give it a gentle stir, and enjoy!
   

Salut!