Professional Tasting Techniques
Visual Assessment
Examine the cristalino's crystal-clear appearance. Look for any subtle color variations or impurities. The liquid should be perfectly clear with excellent clarity.
Aroma Evaluation
Swirl the glass gently and take short, quick sniffs. Look for aged tequila aromas like vanilla, caramel, oak, and cooked agave. The nose should be complex despite the clear appearance.
First Sip
Take a small sip and let it coat your palate. Notice the initial flavors and how they develop. Look for the aged complexity that should be present despite the filtration.
Mid-Palate Analysis
Focus on the middle of your tongue. Identify the primary flavor notes - agave, oak, vanilla, caramel, or spice. Note the balance and complexity.
Finish Evaluation
Pay attention to the finish and aftertaste. A good cristalino should have a long, smooth finish with lingering aged flavors. Note the warmth and any residual sweetness.
Cristalino Flavor Profiles
Don Julio 70
Smooth and complex with prominent vanilla and honey notes, balanced by subtle oak influence.
Maestro Dobel Diamante
Multi-layered complexity with caramel sweetness, cooked agave, and gentle spice notes.
1800 Cristalino
Clean and approachable with fresh agave character and subtle caramel sweetness.
Professional Tasting Notes
Aroma
- Cooked agave
- Vanilla and caramel
- Oak and spice
- Citrus zest
- Floral notes
Palate
- Smooth texture
- Balanced sweetness
- Complex layering
- Oak influence
- Clean finish
Finish
- Long and smooth
- Lingering warmth
- Subtle sweetness
- Clean exit
- No harshness