The Rosales family produces ArteNOM Blanco Histrico 1123 in El Arenal, Jalisco at their renowned Destilera Cascahun from lower-brix valley agave that are the hallmark of the Lowland tequila style: earthy, vegetal, herbaceous, and slightly peppery. This seleccin is made from those valley plants which, once distilled into tequila, are barrel-conditioned for 21-28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, such as high-end blanco tequilas from the Tequila Valley were sometimes prepared in the early 1900s. For this reason, this expression is referred to as a Blanco Histrico.

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Straw, autumn meadow
• Nose: Roasted pineapple, warm butter, baking spices, smoked pepper, cider
• Palate: Viscous hot cinnamon, black pepper, sweet potato, vanilla, licorice, almond, hardwood smoke