| Long Description | Tequila Ocho Puntas is a 54% abv, overproofed expression of Ocho Plata. Historically, the "Puntas" agave spirits have been considered the most coveted part of a distillate and are traditionally set aside by the producer to be enjoyed with friends and family on special occasions. Puntas are a very selective "cut" at the early stages of distillation and the quantity produced is limited. Despite being overproof, this cut bring a high concentration of bright flavors while remaining extremely enjoyable to sip and savor neat.
Like all of Tequila Ocho, only three ingredients are used: agave, natural airborne yeast, and water. Production is done the slow, artisanal way with patience in each step. Solely overripe agaves are harvested from Los Altos, or the Highlands, before being slow-cooked in brick ovens for 48 hours and laid to cool for another 24 hours. The agaves are roller-mill crushed, fermented using natural airborne yeast, and double-pot distilled at low temperatures, first in stainless steel with copper components, second in full copper pots.
On the nose, it offers agave, dried fruits, and salted caramel. The palate is incredibly bright, featuring cacao spiciness, citrus, and butterscotch ending in a long, creamy finish. |
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| Feature Bullet 1 | Proves that terroir exists in tequila. Made with only three (3) ingredients - agave, water, & natural airborne yeast. |
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| Feature Bullet 2 | Made the artisanal, old-fashioned way using only overripe agaves that are slow-cooked in brick ovens. |
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| Feature Bullet 3 | Overproofed at 108 proof |
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| Feature Bullet 4 | Sip neat in a flute to fully experience the spirit |
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| Feature Bullet 5 | Agavos Awards Best Special Edition Agave Spirit 2025 |
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| Tasting Notes 1 | Thick viscous mouthfeel with a harmonious finish. This highlights the honey sweetness, fresh herbs, crisp minerality, white pepper, and citrus notes. |
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| Tasting Notes: Aroma | There will be small differences batch to batch showcasing the specific terroir of each rancho that is used. Each full of complex cooked agave notes |
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| Brand Story | Tequila Ocho was founded in 2008 by fifth-generation agave farmer and third-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena, and famed tequila ambassador Tomas Estes, the man responsible for bringing tequila culture to Europe. Inspired by the heritage and process surrounding fine wine, their shared mission was to prove that terroir exists in tequila by creating a spirit that reflects the pure character of blue Weber agave and the land in which it grows.
Ocho became the world’s first single-estate tequila, crafted using traditional, sustainable methods and made only with agave, water, and natural airborne yeast. Today, Ocho continues its terroir-driven philosophy through both Single Estate vintages and Terroir Select vintages, which explores regional identity on a broader scale. Every bottle showcases a unique expression of terroir throughout Los Altos, or the Highlands, allowing the soil, climate, and growing conditions to shine clearly in every sip.
Whether capturing the distinct profile of a single field or the layered character of a single region, every bottle of Ocho remains a true expression of the land, continuously proving terroir exists in tequila. |
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