Mijenta Tequila hit the scene in 2021, and it’s been dribbling out new expressions and a gentle clip, beginning first with the three traditional expressions, then a cristalino (which we haven’t seen), and at last a sequence of restricted version choices, together with its Maestra Choice blanco and this, a reposado in its Symphony Sequence, which is definitely a follow-up to the cristalino providing, technically the primary within the Symphony line.
Symphony refers to using Symphony barrels, that are “casks whose staves every come from the oak forests of Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Virginia. These create a unique setting by which the spirit transforms and evolves, creating new and sophisticated flavors because it interacts with the completely different pore constructions, terroir and aromatics of every kind of wooden.” This reposado spends 8 months in these casks.
“After we first experimented with Symphony barrels, we have been amazed by the transformation that occurred in the course of the maturation course of,” stated Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero, “For this second launch, we needed to showcase a distinct facet of the impression of the barrel on the tequila, and I consider the upper ABV helps convey to life the nuances and flavors which can be developed by way of the distinctive setting within the barrel.”
Mijenta’s Symphony barrels – casks whose staves every come from the oak forests of Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Virginia – create a unique setting by which the spirit transforms and evolves, creating new and sophisticated flavors because it interacts with the completely different pore constructions, terroir and aromatics of every kind of wooden.
“I like enthusiastic about the contribution of every forest, the fruity nuances of Minnesota, the maple and caramel tones of Missouri, Pennsylvania with its spicy notes, and Virginia with its nutty tones, united in a single improbable profile,” Romero added. “Having beforehand labored with every kind of wooden individually, I consider this barrel is probably the most excellent symphony of the forests that type the golden area of American oaks.”
Utilizing the cooperage’s proprietary technique, the staves are toasted over a low burning “chaufferette” (warmth) whereas being regularly sprayed with water. This distinctive toasting technique opens the pores and permits a deeper penetration into the stave, bringing gentle and delicate aromas, magnificence, and stability to the spirit. This toast releases the wooden’s fruit flavors, together with a strong fragrant bouquet.
Romero continued, “The complexity, concord, silkiness, and subtlety, together with the contribution of every forest, remind the nostril of a contact of Baroque music by which 4 devices produce melodies that evoke an period. Mijenta Symphony Sequence No. 2 is that concord I all the time sought in a tequila, the notes of agave that can depart the senses with the historical past of its barrel growing older.”
Let’s hearth it up.
Mijenta Tequila Reposado Symphony Sequence No. 2 Evaluation
A mixture of fruit and roasted nuts dominates the nostril on this tequila, nevertheless it’s not lengthy earlier than a wealthy caramel and vanilla aroma come into full focus. Additional time in glass evokes clear brown banana notes, bordering on banana bread. All through all of it, a layer of mild agave retains tempo with the fruitier underbelly.
The palate flips the script a bit: Banana hits first and onerous, with a considerable inexperienced agave high quality backing it up. It’s not harsh or overly natural, however the agave notes are well-represented, dusting a layer of peppery spice on prime of the sweeter, breadier physique. Because the tequila develops additional within the glass, notes of milky espresso, walnut oil, and cinnamon-dusted horchata all percolate. The 45% abv presentation additionally helps plump up with the physique’s creaminess — which works effectively with the baking spice evident on the chewy end.
Followers of reposado tequilas ought to get pleasure from this expression, which spins issues right into a fruitier orbit whereas sustaining a lot of the essence of what makes a traditional reposado nice. Strive it in a paloma.
90 proof. NOM 1499.
A- / $85 / mijenta-tequila.com
Mijenta Tequila Reposado Symphony Sequence No.
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