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Jalisco gold tequila — agave-forward spirit from Mexico's heartland, bottled at standard proof.
Casco Viejo Gold represents the commercial tequila category produced in Jalisco, Mexico's primary tequila-producing region. Gold tequilas in this classification typically blend unaged blanco spirit with aged components or caramel coloring to achieve their characteristic amber hue.
The spirit originates from Jalisco's volcanic plateau, where blue agave thrives in mineral-rich soils at elevation. Production follows standard industrial tequila protocols: agave hearts are cooked in autoclaves or brick ovens, crushed mechanically, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and distilled in copper or stainless stills.
The gold designation indicates either brief barrel aging, the addition of aged tequila to blanco base, or caramel coloring—a legally permitted practice in the tequila category.
At 700 ml and positioned as an accessible expression, Casco Viejo Gold serves the everyday mixing and sipping market. The spirit carries the straightforward agave character typical of its category, suitable for margaritas, palomas, and neat service over ice.
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