Rating 94
Style
Classification Blanco
Produced In Mexico
ABV 41%
Availability Year Round
Price $106.00 
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Reviewed 2023-05-01

Destileria Santanera Tahona Review

A blanco that performs well on its own, over ice, or in any number of cocktails, Destileria Santanera's Tahona is savory and peppery with a luscious texture, thanks, in part, to its 41 percent ABV content. There are, of course, more affordable high-quality blancos that offer better bang for buck. But for agave purists for whom count money as no object, it’s a must-buy.

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Destileria Santanera Tahona
A blanco that performs well on its own, over ice, or in any number of cocktails, Destileria Santanera's Tahona is savory and peppery with a luscious texture, thanks, in part, to its 41 percent ABV content. There are, of course, more affordable high-quality blancos that offer better bang for buck. But for agave purists for whom count money as no object, it’s a must-buy.

Reviewed On: 05-01-2023
94
POINTS
Destileria Santanera Tahona
A blanco that performs well on its own, over ice, or in any number of cocktails, Destileria Santanera's Tahona is savory and peppery with a luscious texture, thanks, in part, to its 41 percent ABV content. There are, of course, more affordable high-quality blancos that offer better bang for buck. But for agave purists for whom count money as no object, it’s a must-buy.

Reviewed On: 05-01-2023