Tesla has just introduced its second Tequila offering. This time, it’s a mezcal, which costs $450 on their website and comes in a lightning bolt-shaped container. The new Tesla Tequila arrived three and a half years after the firm initially released its drink. What started as an April Fools Day joke in 2018 has become a reality. Tesla fans have eagerly anticipated this release, and the firm has not disappointed.
Unique Flavor Profile
Tesla described its newest tequila as “smoky and floral with a smooth finish.” This limited edition mezcal honors Oaxaca’s handcrafted Tahona-milled mezcal. The alembic distillation technique blends the flavors of Espadín and Bicuishe agaves. The result is a delicate yet spicy mezcal with a rich citrus and green apple scent. The taste progresses to gentle herbal aromas with a lingering smokiness. The end features overtones of tuberose, jasmine, and chamomile, resulting in a balanced and velvety mouthfeel.
This is what the company says about its new tequila offering:
“Smoky and floral with a smooth finish. Our limited-release Tesla Mezcal celebrates Oaxaca’s artisanal Tahona-milled mezcal with an alembic distillation process by intuitively combining the distinct flavors of native Espadín and Bicuishe agaves. The result is a mezcal that is as delicate as it is spicy, with a deep citrus and green apple nose that gives way to soft herbal notes with a delicate smokiness that lingers on the tongue. Finishes with notes of tuberose, jasmine, and chamomile that soften into a balanced, velvety mouthfeel.”
Tesla mezcal: Distinct from the Previous Release
Tesla’s new mezcal differs from their previous añejo tequila, released nearly four years ago. Mezcal has a smokier flavor that is not as popular as other forms of tequila, but it is unique.
Tasting Notes
- Floral: Delicate and spicy with earthy aromas.
- Citrus and Green Apple: Hints of lime and green apple.
- Smoky: Followed by smoky notes.
- Herbal Finish: Soft tuberose, jasmine, and chamomile.
- Mouthfeel: Balanced, strong, with light bitter notes at the end.
For many Tesla fans, the appeal might not lie solely in the taste. The distinctive lightning bolt-shaped bottle makes it a perfect collector’s item, showcasing their loyalty to Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk.
Manufacturing and Availability
The firm itself does not produce Tesla’s new mezcal. Instead, Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal handles it while Speakeasy Co. fulfills orders. Tequila can be purchased in several states across the United States, including California, New York, and Texas.
Tesla’s new tequila has a rich and peculiar flavor profile that will appeal to both mezcal connoisseurs and Tesla fans. This mezcal exemplifies Tesla’s inventive spirit, whether savored for its taste or maintained as a collector’s item.
