Last week I reviewed one of Siempre Tequila’s Rebel Casks (The Northern Gold Series aged in Maple Syrup Casks), and I mentioned at the time that I would soon add my review for the Siempre Exclusivo Vivo (Blanco) to the website as well. This week I fulfill that promise as I have competed my tasting sessions and compiled my notes into this review.
Siempre Exclusivo Vivo was produced at Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados, S.A. de C.V. (Nom 1414) by Master Distiller, Sergio Cruz using a distillation technique that reflects an old Hispanic-Peruvian method of distilling wild yeast while the yeast is still living and fermenting. In addition to utilizing what has up to now been a lost distillation technique, the Tequila Master plays classical music (Mozart) during the fermentation.
Here is a link to my full review and tasting notes:
Review: Siempre Exclusivo Vivo Blanco Tequila
I hope you enjoy this review as much as I enjoyed this outstanding tequila!
Stay tuned next week as I continue to add more tequila reviews to this website. Chimo!
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