Campeòn K&L Exclusive Blanco Tequila (750ml)

We've always been fans of the Campeon tequilas, we just always had an issue with the bottle. It didn't fit on our shelves, it didn't fit in our shipping containers, and it didn't have a story or any specifics about the tequila itself. That's when brand owner Lou Palatella asked me to make some suggestions about what we might fix. I ended up getting on a plane to Guadalajara, visiting El Viejito distillery (who helped make Patron for years), and signing off on a special batch of Campeon blanco made just for K&L. I was really impressed with the quality of the El Viejito products and their commitment to sourcing the finest agave from the Highland region. We designed a new label that would list these important statistics about the agave: all sourced from an elevation of 6,931-9,479 feet, and a gravelly, volcanic soil. It's this terroir that plays an important role in the flavor of the Campeon blanco tequila, as Highland agave from that altitude is known for its fruity, spicy flavor. We didn't want the addition of oak to mask these flavors, so we only made a batch of blanco, rather than reposado or anejo. For me, as a retailer and a growing aficionado of tequila, it's important to understand how amazingly pure tequila can be when the agave is of quality, the yeast naturally taken from the agave itself, and no additives or sweeteners are added to mellow the flavor. Our new batch of Campeon is clean, peppery, fruity, and smooth. Unadulterated and delicious. Yum. (David Driscoll)