Tequila Joe's Collection |
| Pueblo Viejo Añejo - TLAI |
My Tasting Notes: n/a
Info on the Back of the Bottle: Since 1884 - San Matias is one of the oldest and
largest tequila producers. All tequila must contain a minimum of 51% Blue Agave.
Unlike other tequilas, PUEBLO VIEJO is produced from 100% Blue Agave; and by law
must be…BOTTLED ONLY IN MEXICO. Its golden color is due to its being aged for 18
months in oak casks. This aging makes for a smoother tasting tequila and is
recommended to drink it straight.
Other Info: The date stamp on this bottle is March 17, 2000.
Lance Cutler, author of the Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico, states the following
information about the Pueblo Viejo line in his book and on his website:
"One of the great historical distilleries, San Matias was founded in the 1880s near the
town of Tequila. Owner Delfino González started the original distillery on his Rancho
San Matias. Over the years, he developed the business, built additional distilleries, and
created the San Matias brand, especially successful in northern Mexico.
In 1958, Delfino brought in Guillermo Castañeda as a partner. Together, they moved
the company to Tepatitlan in the Los Altos area, where Castañeda directed the
company to national success until he retired in 1985. He sold the company to Jesus
Lopez.
Lopez launched a new brand, Pueblo Viejo. Made from 100% blue agave, Pueblo Viejo
found instant acceptance, especially in the state of Jalisco. Every taxi driver I talked
with recommended Pueblo Viejo Tequila. San Matias also does well as a mixto tequila,
but is hard to find in the United States—more than 98% of its sales are in Mexico.
Lopez was an outspoken critic who demanded enforcement of regulations concerning
the amount of agave used in tequila production. In June of 1997, Jesus Lopez was
brutally assassinated in front of his distillery. At this writing, his murder remains
unsolved. The future of both Pueblo Viejo and San Matias does not look bright." -Wine
Patrol
Info on the Back of the Bottle: Since 1884 - San Matias is one of the oldest and
largest tequila producers. All tequila must contain a minimum of 51% Blue Agave.
Unlike other tequilas, PUEBLO VIEJO is produced from 100% Blue Agave; and by law
must be…BOTTLED ONLY IN MEXICO. Its golden color is due to its being aged for 18
months in oak casks. This aging makes for a smoother tasting tequila and is
recommended to drink it straight.
Other Info: The date stamp on this bottle is March 17, 2000.
Lance Cutler, author of the Tequila Lover's Guide to Mexico, states the following
information about the Pueblo Viejo line in his book and on his website:
"One of the great historical distilleries, San Matias was founded in the 1880s near the
town of Tequila. Owner Delfino González started the original distillery on his Rancho
San Matias. Over the years, he developed the business, built additional distilleries, and
created the San Matias brand, especially successful in northern Mexico.
In 1958, Delfino brought in Guillermo Castañeda as a partner. Together, they moved
the company to Tepatitlan in the Los Altos area, where Castañeda directed the
company to national success until he retired in 1985. He sold the company to Jesus
Lopez.
Lopez launched a new brand, Pueblo Viejo. Made from 100% blue agave, Pueblo Viejo
found instant acceptance, especially in the state of Jalisco. Every taxi driver I talked
with recommended Pueblo Viejo Tequila. San Matias also does well as a mixto tequila,
but is hard to find in the United States—more than 98% of its sales are in Mexico.
Lopez was an outspoken critic who demanded enforcement of regulations concerning
the amount of agave used in tequila production. In June of 1997, Jesus Lopez was
brutally assassinated in front of his distillery. At this writing, his murder remains
unsolved. The future of both Pueblo Viejo and San Matias does not look bright." -Wine
Patrol
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| NOM: 1103 Distillery: Tequila San Matiás de Jalisco, SA CV Importer: Tequila Los Altos Import, Co. Area: Highlands Aged: 18 Months Barrel Type: American White Oak Bottle Size: 750ml Bottle Number: n/a Number of Distillations: 2 Alcohol Percentage: 40%/80 Proof Price: $45 Current Website: http://www.sanmatias.com/ |
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