Tequila Ocho was created and founded by third-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena and “The Tequila Ambassador” Tomás Estes. Tomás proved that terroir exists in growing agave and producing tequila.
Tequila Ocho highlights where the agave was grown by releasing over 40 different “single estate” vintages, and as the brand has grown, has started offering slightly broader “terroir select” expressions from eight regions across Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guanajuato.
Since each Ocho release highlights different terroir, there is quite a range of variability in profile. The Tequila Ocho Plata reviewed here was produced from agaves grown at Rancho Mirandillas, harvested in 2024.
The aromas are bright, with notes of lemon, honeysuckle, and cut agave. It’s a fresh scent.
There are flavors of naturally sweet agave with a slight vegetal note. There’s some citrus on the mid-palate, and then white pepper starts to build into the finish. It’s sweet and flavorful, with a nice, tingly finish.
This Ocho Plata is a fun sipping tequila, but it would make a great, high-quality cocktail too.
We likely won’t review the range of different vintages of Tequila Ocho Plata at The Tequila Report, but I highly recommend exploring on your own to truly appreciate how terroir impacts tequila.
NOM | 1474 |
|---|---|
Agave | Jalisco (Los Altos) |
Cooking | Stone or brick ovens |
Extraction | Roller mill |
Water | Natural spring water |
Fermentation | Open wood tanks |
Still | Copper pot |
Age | — |
ABV | 40% |
