Critic Scores & User Ratings are based on an aggregated international Global Wine Score (GWS).
Tequila Ocho Plata - Item Code: 08712
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
A sip of Tequila Ocho Plata instantly awakens the senses with its vibrant, peppery aroma and a rush of fresh agave sweetness that lingers on the palate. Crafted in Mexico from 100% blue Weber agave, this tequila captures the sun-drenched essence of Jalisco’s highlands, offering crisp notes of citrus zest, green olive, and a subtle earthiness that speaks to its terroir. With an alcohol by volume of 40.00%, Tequila Ocho Plata is lively yet smooth, making it an ideal companion for bright dishes like ceviche or grilled shrimp—the clean flavors enhance seafood’s natural brininess while balancing spice and acidity. This is tequila in its purest form: expressive, authentic, and made for savoring alongside good food and great company.
Producer Information: La Alteña Distillery
La Alteña Distillery, nestled in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, was founded in 1937 by Don Felipe Camarena with a vision rooted deeply in the region’s volcanic soil and cool climate. The distillery is celebrated for its traditional approach to tequila production, using estate-grown blue Weber agave harvested at peak maturity and slow-cooking them in brick ovens before crushing with a tahona stone. This meticulous process preserves the agave’s natural flavors and highlights the terroir unique to Arandas. Beyond their flagship El Tesoro tequilas, La Alteña crafts Tapatio and Villa Lobos tequilas, each expressing distinct profiles shaped by local water sources and fermentation techniques that reflect Jalisco’s highland character. Their commitment to small-batch methods and family stewardship has established La Alteña as a benchmark for authenticity within Mexico’s artisanal spirits landscape.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Tequila
Alcohol Delivery & Pickup Methods
All alcohol delivery orders will be confirmed by email during business hours within 1 business day. If there are any problems with your order, we will contact you via email. We use the following fulfillment methods:
Planning to pick up a bottle in person? Here’s how to reach our Bronx store from the Metro Botanical Garden station:
Directions:
From the Metro station, Head northwest on Bedford Park Blvd toward Webster Ave (282 ft).
Turn right onto Webster Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn left onto E Mosholu Pkwy S (1.0 mi).
Turn left toward Goulden Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn right onto Goulden Ave (259 ft).
Turn left onto Sedgwick Ave (0.3 mi).
Turn right onto Van Cortlandt Ave W (0.2 mi).
Slight left onto Bailey Ave (0.2 mi).
Turn right onto W 238th St (0.2 mi).
Turn left onto Broadway (364 ft).
You have arrived at our store.
Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
Tequila is a distilled spirit made primarily from the blue agave plant (Agave tequilana), predominantly produced in the Jalisco region of Mexico, along with some areas in Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. This unique spirit undergoes a meticulous distillation process, typically involving double distillation in pot stills or column stills. Tequila is categorized into several types based on its aging process: Blanco (unaged or aged less than 2 months), Reposado (aged between 2 months and 1 year), Añejo (aged between 1 and 3 years), and Extra Añejo (aged over 3 years). Each type offers distinct flavor profiles ranging from fresh and herbal to rich and complex.
The flavor and aroma of tequila vary significantly across its categories. Blanco tequilas are known for their crisp texture with fresh citrus notes, peppery hints, and agave sweetness. Reposado tequilas present a softer profile with vanilla and caramel undertones derived from oak aging. Añejo varieties boast richer flavors such as chocolate, coffee, and dried fruit alongside pronounced oak influence. Extra Añejo tequilas deliver complex layers of deep wood characteristics combined with smoothness. Tequila is versatile in cocktails; it serves as the base for popular drinks like Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises, Palomas, and various craft cocktails that highlight agave spirits.
