http://www.tequila.net/ http://www.tequila.net/images/stories/tequila_rss.gif http://www.tequila.net/ 1061-2275 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/ocho-tequila-blanco.html Honestly, I was very disappointed in this tequila. The flavor was overall lacking and the body and finish weren't really all that pleasant either. It was clean and smooth, but not really my cup of tea. Aroma: Earthy with not as much agave nose as I expect from a good tequila Body: Light and clean, but not a lot of flavor and more bitterness than I like in a tequila. Only a slight amount of agave sweetness. Finish: All earth and bitterness. It went down easy, but the overall flavor every step of the way just wasn't great. At nearly $50 a bottle, I would not buy another bottle or recommend this to friends. ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:44:58 -0500 1061-2002 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/ocho-tequila-blanco.html I first tried this tequila at the Sydney Bar Show in 2010 whilst on holiday with my wife. It is a fantastic blanco. I was also impressed with the single estate agave taken from the traditions of wine makers. Wish I could have spent more time at the bar show sipping this tequila however work was calling me back in Newcastle! ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:20:13 -0400 1061-905 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/blancos/ocho-tequila-blanco.html Purchased bottle at Top Line Liquor in Glendale for $52. Tasted 12/2/08 out of a snifter at home. I was so excited when I saw that Top Line stocked this. Top Line is always on top of their game as far as selection. Anyway, about the tequila. First, it's VERY reminiscent of El Tesoro Platinum (Duh). An excellent blanco. In my opinion, a tad overpriced. I could have been just as satisfied with El Tesoro Platinum, yet my curiosity would still be there. So while I'm glad I got a bottle, I won't be rushing out to replace it when it's gone. Aroma: Very fruity and floral, with subtle hints of pine. Initial Taste: A thin mouth feel, upon entry there is no bitterness or sour at all, with an initial taste of cinnamon. Body: A very bold and robust body of agave followed by earth and smoke. FInish: a semi heated finish of medium duration with an interesting lingering of spearmint. ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:59:46 -0500