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Shelter Distilling

Shelter Distilling
Limited Release Lowlands Agave Spirit

Category: Agave Spirit

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 45%
94 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$89

Shelter Distilling
Limited Release Lowlands Agave Spirit

Category: Agave Spirit

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 45%
Clear color. Fruity, floral, citrusy, cheesy aromas and flavors of hard white cheeses, lime and lemon zest, aloe, watermelon, concord grape, and green olive with a round, off-dry full body and a peppery, captivating, breezy finish manifesting notes of olive brine, umami, agave, watermelon rind, blue candy cane, and blueberry. A sweet and savory flavor delight; a refreshing sipper to be enjoyed on a brisk day with light conversation.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Candied, Fruity & Spicy
Aroma Aroma: hard white cheeses, lime and lemon zest, aloe, watermelon, concord grape, and green olive
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of olive brine, umami, agave, watermelon rind, blue candy cane, and blueberry
Smoothness Smoothness: Peppery
Finish Finish: Breezy
Enjoy Enjoy: neat
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A sweet and savory flavor delight; a refreshing sipper to be enjoyed on a brisk day with light conversation.

The Producer

Shelter Distilling, Inc.

The Producer

Agave Spirit

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Serve in a Shot Glass
Agave spirit refers to a spirit made from one of the numerous varieties of agave plants outside the Mexican denominations of Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol, Bacanora and Raicilla. While most of the products are produced in Mexico from locally grown agave there are also examples made from agave grown in the southwestern United States and even the nation of Venezuela. Specific categories include Sikua from the Mexican state of Michoacan and Cocuy from Venezuela.

These sprits are usually clear, unless aged in oak, which gives them a golden color. Flavor profiles range from sweet potatoes and roasted pepper to herbs and smoky minerals; often there is a peppery finish. They are meant to be sipped as an aperitif, in cocktails, or served with spicy Mexican and Latin cuisine.