Tequila Capaz Blanco (Silver)
Tequila Capaz does not come in a fancy bottle, or with a fancy price tag. It is a 100% blue agave tequila that is available in a 1 liter bottle as a blanco or añejo.
Like its name suggests ("capaz" translates to "capable/proficient"), Tequila Capaz is a versatile tequila that works well as a shooter, sipper, and it holds up well in a cocktail.
Tequila Capaz Blanco (Silver) Tasting Notes
The Capaz Blanco, which won a silver medal at the 2009 Spirits of Mexico, is crystal clear with a medium body. The tears run quickly down the glass. It has a (somewhat unusual) musty agave scent that's accented by pear and banana, with just a hint of sweet cream. The creaminess in the nose is matched when it's sipped, with a buttery agave taste that is quite strong, but settles nicely into a sweet grassy - almost earthy - flavor. It has a medium finish with a mild buttery aftertaste that is accented by a hint of mint.
Tequila Examiner Grade, Tequila Capaz Blanco: B-
Tequila Capaz Añejo Tasting Notes
The Capaz Añejo, which won a gold medal 2009 Spirits of Mexico, shares the medium body of its blanco cousin, but boasts a deep golden hue and thicker tears. There is a lively scent of sweet agave on the nose that's grounded with notes of earth, leather, and just a hint of vanilla. The añejo is a solid sipper that starts out sweet and oaky, reflecting the two years it rests in the barrel, and then picks up flavors of hazelnut and butter as it culminates into a satisfying, medium length finish that leaves a nice, mild aftertaste of minty vanilla.
Tequila Examiner Grade, Tequila Capaz Añejo: B+
Cocktail Mixing Notes
Capaz boasts a strong flavor, and it shines through other mixers in a cocktail. You will want to be careful to choose ingredients that compliment the buttery flavor inherent in the blanco. For example, do not make a Capaz Blanco margarita using agave nectar. The nectar compounds the creamy sweetness, making your cocktail too sweet. Instead, I recommend a traditional margarita recipe when using the blanco - you will be glad you did! Interestingly, the añejo is great in the agave nectar margarita.
About Tequila Capaz
(From BreakAway Spirits, producer and importer of Tequila Capaz)
The tequila distillery..."in the state of Jalisco, Mexico [was] built in 2001...[and] has only one mission in mind, 'to produce Ultra Premium Tequilas that everyone can afford.' Our 90,000 square feet facility boasts the latest, cutting edge technology available in the spirit distillation today. Our innovative techniques start with our hand-picked selection of only the finest Blue Agave from the #1 grower in the world, Jose Guadalupe Hernandez. This allows us to create an ultra premium line of 100% Agave Tequila. Our 'Diffuser' is only one of three in the world. Not only do we use the lastest technology, we have developed unique methods of 'juicing' the Agave allowing us to produce more tequila at the same high standards. We have a full-time staff and master distiller controlling and monitoring the quality of every bottle leaving the plant."
The Compañia Destiladora de Xamay, where Capaz is produced:
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