Agavales Plata Tequila 1L

Agavales Plata is a working bottle, and it is honest about that. This is 100 percent blue agave tequila from Jalisco, double distilled and bottled unaged at 40 percent alcohol by volume, built to be poured in volume rather than contemplated. That matters because a great deal of what sits at this price point is mixto, meaning up to forty nine percent of the sugars can come from cane or corn rather than agave. Agavales is not. Being fully agave at a value price is the entire proposition here, and it is why the bottle has a long standing following among bartenders and anyone building margaritas for a crowd. The production route is efficient rather than artisanal, using steel column distillation for consistency, so what you get is a clean and reliable spirit rather than a complex one. In the glass it is crystal clear, with a nose of fresh vegetation, sweet citrus and tangerine over agave nectar, with a floral edge. The palate is slightly earthy with white pepper, vanilla bean and sweet cooked agave, and it finishes with a light warm spice that clears within twenty or thirty seconds rather than lingering. That short finish is a feature for a mixing tequila, since it means the spirit supports a drink without dominating it afterward. Use it for margaritas, palomas and ranch water, where the citrus and pepper do useful work behind fresh lime. The liter format is the practical choice here, giving you a third more than a standard bottle for entertaining, batching or restocking a home bar rail.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Crystal clear, unaged with no wood contact.

Nose: Fresh vegetation and sweet citrus, with tangerine, agave nectar and a light floral note.

Palate: Clean and slightly earthy, with white pepper, vanilla bean and sweet cooked agave over a light body.

Finish: Short and warm, with a light spice that clears within twenty to thirty seconds.

FAQ

What proof is Agavales Plata? It is bottled at 80 proof, or 40 percent alcohol by volume.

Is it 100 percent agave? Yes. The label states 100 percent de agave, meaning no added cane or corn sugars, which is uncommon at this price point.

Is plata the same as blanco? Yes. Plata, blanco and silver all refer to unaged tequila bottled straight after distillation without time in wood.

What is it best used for? Mixing. The clean profile and short finish make it a strong margarita, paloma and ranch water base, and it batches well for a crowd.

How much bigger is the liter than a standard bottle? About a third more, roughly 33.8 fluid ounces against 25.4 in a 750ml, which is why the format suits entertaining and rail restocking.

Where can I buy Agavales Plata Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.