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Casa Dragones Joven
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Casa Dragones Joven

Casa Dragones · Casa Dragones Distillery, Tequila, Jalisco

$7580 (40% ABV) proofBlend of unaged silver and extra añejoSan Miguel de Allende, Jalisco — blend of silver and extra añejo tequila.
Casa Dragones Joven is among the purest expressions of tequila-as-blend on the market. Silver for freshness, extra añejo for depth.

Kit Aromas

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh agave, white pepper, vanilla cream, delicate citrus blossom

Palate

Silky and clean with cooked agave sweetness, white floral notes, gentle caramel

Finish

Smooth and elegant with lingering vanilla, soft pepper, and clean agave fade

Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Cocktail — The Dragones Paloma: 2 oz Casa Dragones · 1 oz grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz lime juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz sparkling grapefruit soda.

Food Pairing

Fresh ceviche with mango and habanero

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