Tasting Flight Tequila & Mezcal (SGD $32) @ Lower East Side Taqueria. .
Features a trio of shots, with the glasses all coated with salt around the rim, and lime wedges on the side. A pretty good sampler introduction.
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The Tequila Blanco Ocho is made from 100% blue agave, unaged, by the Ocho tequila partnership distillery in the Los Altos region of Jalisco state, Mexico.
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It has a clear, silver colour, with aromas of agave, chamomile flowers, daisy flowers, and lime zest. The body is smooth, warm, and long, with tastes of black pepper, almond, pine, and damson plum. Has a earthy sweet spice flavour, with a lingering finish.
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The Mezcal Los Danzantes Joven is made from 100% espadin agave, unaged, by the Los Danzantes distillery in the Santiago Matatlan town, Tlacolula district, of Central Valleys region, Oaxaca state, Mexico.
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It has a clear, transparent colour, with aromas of roasted agave, wheat, thyme, and oregano. The body is smooth, robust, and slightly fiery, with tastes of pineapple, biscuit, smoked ham, and mint. Has a balanced earthy sweet spice herbal flavour, with a smoky finish.
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The Tequila Reposado Olmeca Altos is made from 100% blue agave, aged in oak barrels between 2 months to 1 year, by the Olmeca tequila distillery in the Los Altos region of Jalisco state, Mexico.
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It has a light amber brown colour, with aromas of roasted agave, black pepper, allspice / myrtle pepper, and caramel. The body is smooth, bold, and long, with tastes of vanilla, orange zest, toffee, and roasted pecan nuts. Has a strong nutty sweet spice flavour, with a lingering finish.
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