{"product_id":"olmeca-altos-reposdo","title":"Olmeca Altos Reposado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlmeca Tequila is a premium brand from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. It is known for its sweet flavour from Blue Weber Agave plants. The highlands' red soil and high altitude are ideal for growing agave. This results in richer, sweeter tequilas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand uses traditional methods. They hand-harvest agave plants when they are 7-8 years old. The jimadores use a tool called a coa to prepare the plants for fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlmeca cooks the agave in brick ovens. This slow cooking is key for flavour. After cooking, the agave is crushed and fermented. Olmeca uses both column and pot still distillation. This gives a smooth and distinct character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of the Tequilas, like Olmeca Altos, use tahona stone milling. This traditional method crushes the cooked agave. Many believe this adds complexity to the flavour. The juice is fermented with special yeast and then distilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium range with Plata and Reposado types. It is made for high-end cocktails. It is known for its quality and traditional methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand is committed to sustainability. They ensure their agave cultivation is environmentally friendly. The brand targets a younger audience. Their marketing campaigns position Olmeca as a fun choice for cocktails like margaritas and Palomas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlmeca combines traditional production with modern branding. This has earned it respect in the tequila world, both in Mexico and internationally. Olmeca is good neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. It offers a true taste of high-quality tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking: Stone\/Brick ovens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrushing: Tahona \u0026amp; Roller Mill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 100% Agave. Stainless steel tanks, fermentation with fibres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStill Type: Double distilled in copper pots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: All American oak, mainly old casks some first fill Bourbon casks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater Source: Deep well water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther: Cold filtered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed for the highlands of Mexico's Jalisco region, Altos has been rested in ex-whisky barrels for up to eight months, creating a spicy edge to this sweet, citrus-forward Tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn award winning Reposado, including a gold medal at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pernod Ricard UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55664219914616,"sku":"TEQUI217085","price":47.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/TEQUI217085.jpg?v=1789662797","url":"https:\/\/latitudewine.co.uk\/products\/olmeca-altos-reposdo","provider":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}