Cascahuín Plata 48 is a high proof, unaged tequila from El Arenal, Jalisco, produced by the Rosales family at the historic Cascahuín distillery, NOM 1123. The family has been producing tequila since 1904, with a strong emphasis on traditional production and the character of agave grown in Jalisco's Valles region.
Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, Plata 48 is deliberately bottled at a muscular 48% ABV. More importantly, it is bottled without dilution or filtration, allowing considerably more of the cooked agave, mineral and herbal character of the distillate to reach the glass. Production is genuinely small-scale too, with Cascahuín stating that individual batches do not exceed 2,500 litres.
The agaves are slowly cooked in traditional masonry ovens before being crushed by mill. Fermentation varies between cement and stainless-steel vessels and incorporates agave fibre, with natural ambient yeasts driving fermentation. The spirit is then twice distilled, first through stainless steel with a copper coil and finally through copper. No additives are used.
The higher bottling strength gives Plata 48 considerable intensity without simply making it "hot". Cooked agave remains firmly at the centre, surrounded by fresh herbs, pepper, citrus, honey, nuts, coffee and the distinctive dry mineral character associated with Cascahuín's home in El Arenal.
For tequila drinkers accustomed to heavily sweetened or oak-driven expressions, this is tequila in a very different form: transparent, powerful and unapologetically agave forward.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Crystal clear.
Nose: Intense cooked agave accompanied by black pepper and fresh herbs. With time, more complex notes of cardamom, nuts, coffee, honey and butter emerge, backed by dry earth and minerality.
Palate: Full-bodied and oily with concentrated cooked agave, mint and fresh herbs. Sweet honey and natural fruit balance pepper, citrus and a pleasantly bitter herbal edge, while the 48% bottling strength gives the spirit excellent weight and definition.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering cooked agave, herbs, pepper, honey and mineral notes.
Technical Details
Producer: Tequila Cascahuín Distillery: Destilería El Cascahuín NOM: 1123 Origin: El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico Region: Valles Classification: Tequila Plata / Blanco Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana Weber var. azul) Cooking: Traditional masonry ovens Extraction: Mill Fermentation: Cement or stainless-steel vats with agave fibre Yeast: Natural ambient yeast First Distillation: Stainless-steel still with copper coil Second Distillation: Copper still with copper coil ABV: 48% Additives: None Bottle Size: 750ml
What Makes It Special
The important distinction here is that Plata 48 isn't simply Cascahuín Blanco bottled stronger. It has its own production approach and is presented essentially as an undiluted, unfiltered expression designed to preserve the intensity of the distillate.
At 48%, the extra strength gives you more texture, more agave and considerably more aromatic intensity. If someone wants to understand what enthusiasts mean when they talk about agave-forward tequila, Cascahuín Plata 48 is a very good bottle to put in front of them.
Delivery within South Africa:
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If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:
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Exceptions to Returns:
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