Lunazul gets Tequila Right with Lunazul Blanco and Reposado
Lunazul, these guys really know to make tequila. I thought about just leaving my review with that statement, but thinking a bit more detail was in order, I’ll provide a brief background before moving on to the impression it left.
Lunazul is simple and cuts right to the chase in the process they utilized to make their tequilas.
Starting off by using blue agave harvested in fields that have been in the same family for eight generations. This agave is then double distilled in stills that were once used to produce cognac.
Distributed by Heaven Hill Distributors of Kentucky, both the Reposado and Blanco offerings are tequila’s that impress upon first sip. They also manage to hit the low price point of between $20-$25, yet are more at home as sipping tequilas then something that would be taken as a shot.
The Blanco variety of Lunazul has won numerous awards, including the 2008 and 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition as well as the 2009 New York Spirits Awards, for Best of Class Award. Does it deserve all these awards and accolades?
Without a doubt Lunazul Blanco deserves all these awards and more. A nose of mild agave balanced with fruit, hits you right as you open the bottle. Bringing with it the realization that this tequila is a thing of beauty. Surprisingly this spirit demonstrates flavors that normally only show themselves in aged tequila’s such as a Reposado or an Anejo.
With my first sip, I was hit with flavors of espresso, orange cream, cinnamon and sweet agave. Upon further samplings, I also noticed a hint of vanilla. Whatever Lunazul did to produce their Blanco offering, they did it right.
Upon competition of these tasting notes, I took one final sip and a smile came to my face.
Any spirit that can do that comes highly recommended.
Final Score: 9/10
So after being completely blown away by Lunazul’s Blanco offering, I was curious to see how their Reposado would compare.
My experience with Lunazul Reposado starts off with the perfume of clean, perfect sweet agave emanating from the open bottle.
The taste boggled my mind as I was hit with a cornucopia of flavors ranging from orange zest, to fruit punch cinnamon, spice, hazelnut and cream.
A harmonious combination of flavors that somehow work. Each sip brings a new surprise complete with smooth finish.
Final Score: 8.5/10
Nice article! Going to have to see if I can find in Chicago
I picked a bottle up because it was reasonably priced and 100% Agave .I was very pleasantly surprized by its very mellow taste and full Agave flavor . I have tried more expensive brands that do not compare
in value.
I picked up a bottle of the blanco today and I’m very happy with the quality. It was a steal at $16.99.