Review: Agavero (Licor de Tequila)

Aug 21, 2010

by Arcticwolf
posted in Spirited Discussions

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Agavero is a blend of 100% blue agave Tequila (Reposado and Anejo) and the essence of the Damiana flower. This is not a true Tequila spirit but rather a Tequila based liqueur. Lazaro Gallardo, the founder of Los Camichines Distillery, in Jalisco, Mexico, is credited with creating Agavero in 1857. It is produced as a sipping liqueur meant for those who want a lighter, sweeter and more refined tequila experience. Bottled at 32 per cent alcohol by volume, Agavero boasts being named, in 2002, as one of the top 50 spirits in the World. I thought it would be fun I would investigate its charm.

Here is an excerpt from my review:

“…The agave flavour, the orange and lime citrus notes, and the hot pepper burst are all felled into submission by a sweet sugary syrup. The result is a mild, somewhat pleasing combination of punky agave and sweet syrup…”

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Review: Agavero (Licor de Tequila)

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Chip Dykstra (Arcticwolf)
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I have my own Blog called The Rum Howler Blog (and Whisky now too!) where I review Spirits and try to pair them with great cocktails. Member of RumXP (International Panel of Rum Experts) … more