Tromba Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila
The Data
Category Tequila
Sub-Category Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila
Origin Highlands
Retail Price $34.99
ABV 40%
Score 4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, crystal clear.
Aromatics
The nose is amazingly complex and generous with loads of ripe agave, ripe pineapple, wild flowers, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and white pepper.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose being lush with ripe agave supported by vibrant layers of citrus, earth, sea salt, coriander seed, and lime.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied with bright acidity that gives the generous fruit great balance and length.
Cool Factor
We love a great blanco — it's the truest expression of pure Tequila flavors in our opinion. Tromba Blanco is complex, vibrant, and versatile.
Value Grade
At prices approaching $35 a bottle this is priced in line with the premium blanco Tequilas in the market today.
Analysis
Tromba Blanco is a beautiful expression of blanco Tequila. The agave is grown in Los Altos, in the highlands of Jalisco. This Tequila is made in relatively small batches with hand-selected agave averaging seven to eight years in age. The agave pinas are cooked in a traditional stone oven for 25 to 30 hours and then rested for a further 12 hours. The juice — known as mosto — is then extracted and fermented for 72 hours. Then Tromba is distilled twice in 6,000 liter copper pot stills. The heart of the distillation is reserved to become Tromba Tequila. Their blanco is rested in stainless steel prior to bottling to preserve the fresh and pure flavors.
How to Enjoy
Tromba Blanco is so well-crafted that is can be sipped neat but it's extremely versatile at the bar performing admirably in the most iconic Tequila-based cocktails such as: Paloma, Margarita, Rosita, or the Tromba Soda.