Episode Transcript
[00:00:00] Every time a tequila change distilleries, the rumors start almost immediately. It's not the same. The old one was better. The new one isn't worth buying. Today we're going to find out what's actually true because I have both versions of Nasotros Blanco sitting right here. One comes from the original nom 1438 and the other one is a brand new release from NOM 1621. And I can't wait to try these side by side. Now, before we get started, I want to thank the Tequila Report for putting this together. If you're not following the Tequila Report, you should be. They're doing a great job covering what's happening in the tequila world, bringing transparency, new releases, and helping enthusiasts get informed. They set this up so we could taste one bottle next to the other. What's also cool is Carlos Soto has been on the channel before. We actually talked about this transition before it happened. Carlos explained why they were making the move, what they hope to improve, and how important it was to keeping the profile that people have come to love. The conversation made me even more interested in tasting these two side by side. If you're not familiar with Nosotros, the brand was founded in 2017 by Carlos Sotos and Michael Abranas. This was a college project that they put together. One thing that's always made them different from other brands is they decided to use both agaves from the highlands and the valley and blending them together. Highland agaves bring just sweet citrus notes, sweet cooked agave, fresh fruit, and the vallez brings us pepper, minerality, herbs and earthiness. And their goal was to create an even balance. Something that I really appreciate about the brand. Now I'm going to say something that you may already know. Historically, non 1438 hasn't been one of those distilleries that I usually look to when searching for exceptional tequila. It's just been my personal experience over the years. I also think it's important to give credit where credit is due because Nasotros proved that with a strong oversight, a clear vision, and an attention to quality, you can still make tequila that stands out. I've always felt that Carlos and his team were heavily involved in protecting the profile they wanted. And I think it's one of the reasons why the original Nosotros Blanco earned the following that it did. Now they have moved to production to NAM 1621 and they've kept the same master distiller. Production still focuses on slow cooked agave and traditional brick ovens, natural spring water, careful fermentation, using a roller mill for extraction. Clean double distillation that lets the agave safe front and center. They also remain committed to producing an additive free tequila. On top of that, they have released a completely refreshed package. These bottles are custom made from 100% recycled glass. I think they look fantastic. I like that they're taller. And at the end of the day, I don't buy tequila by the bottle, but it definitely looks better. I buy it by how it tastes. So let's get these both in glass A and glass B and taste them side by side. All right, let's dive in the new one. Nice cooked agave. There's a really sweet note. There's a nice citrus note, Some really nice minerality. All right, let's go to the old one. Not near as bright, not near as much of agave, but a very similar nose. So they have kept the same profile together, just brighter and stronger on the agave. In the new one, the citrus is still there, just brighter. I have to say there's a little more minerality in the new one. Okay, now let's dive into the taste. Taste the new one first. Sweetness is nice. The minerality is nice. Has a light mouthfeel. I was expecting to be a little stronger. There's a nice citrus, but more floral in this one than what I remember being in the old Nusseltor spot. A really bright floral note. The finish is nice. It's almost menthol in the way that it.
[00:03:34] It lightens up in your mouth. Really nice sweetness and citrus in the finish. Let's go to the old one. Definitely not as bright. A little bit thicker in the mouthfeel. Less brightness, less citrus. The finish is a little more peppery, a little darker. So I'm going to say one is brighter, fresher, cleaner. The other one is a little darker and a little deeper in its flavor. But I'm going to say that this one is a little bit lighter. I like going to say that this one is a little fresher and a little more agave and citrus with a little more floral. It's a tad bit more complex. This one's flavor still great, don't get me wrong, but it's not quite as bright. Punchy with the agave, let's say. Do you look for nom 1438 and drink the no sultres? Yes. If you see this bottle, pick it up. But once it's gone and you see the new change, grab it. Both versions are fantastic. I just happen to like the new one a little bit better now. I want to hear from you. Have you had both versions of Nosotros Blanco? Did you notice the difference and which one did you prefer? Leave the comment below because I'm really curious if anyone else is tasting these differences. I don't want to hear any negative comments about 1438 because these guys controlled their process the whole time and made sure that their tequila tasted the way they wanted it to. But I would like to hear your comments on the brand new one from their new distillery. I think it's fantastic. And again, if you haven't checked out the Tequila Report, go check it out. Tequila Report.com Subscribe don't forget to give them a follow on all of the social media platforms. They do a great job keeping tequila lovers informed of what's happening throughout the industry. If you haven't hit that like or subscribe button, do it today. Thanks for watching and I'll see you on the next pour. And I'm going to finish off this new one. Cheers. Have a great night.
