Casa Maestri distillery (NOM 1438) was founded in 2008 by Michael and Celia Maestri and is located in the town of Tequila. Women make up 90% of its workforce.
Boasting that it is the largest contract and private-label tequila producer in Mexico, Casa Maestri makes over two hundred brands!
Casa Maestri is the flagship tequila from its distillery, housed in a beautiful artisanal ceramic bottle designed in collaboration with artist Oscar Reynoso Becerra and Celia Maestri.
Sourcing agave from both the Highlands and Lowlands, they use a combination of masonry ovens and high-pressure autoclaves, roller mill extraction, stainless steel fermentation, and distillation in stainless-steel stills.
This añejo is aged an average of 14 months in used American oak barrels.
Aroma: Lots of sweetness, vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch, with some light cooked agave notes and a little spice.
Flavor: This is a sweeter profile than I personally like. Vanilla comes through, along with dried fruit and cinnamon. There is a slight hint of cooked agave alongside sweeter barrel notes.
Finish: A medium to long finish that leaves a light, sweet aftertaste.
Casa Maestri delivers a sweet profile that many would describe as “smooth.” I would recommend this for a dessert course or for making tequila Old Fashioneds or carajillos.
Casa Maestri can be found in 106 countries and 10 territories, and the ceramic bottle makes a very nice gift.
NOM | 1438 |
|---|---|
Agave | Jalisco (Los Valles and Los Altos) |
Cooking | Stone or brick ovens and high pressure autoclave |
Extraction | Roller mill |
Water | Deep well water |
Fermentation | Stainless steel tanks |
Still | Stainless steel pot |
Age | 14+ months in American white oak barrels |
ABV | 40% |
Tequila Report Score: 80
80 points out of 100 (4.0 out of 5 points)
Price $79.99
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