Olmeca Tequila Gold 700ml
★★★★ 4.0 (1 review)Pour this when you want tequila with a soft, sweet side. Olmeca Gold goes down with honey, warm coconut and a little curl of smoke, then a cinnamon snap to keep things interesting. It's the bottle for a slow shot after nyama choma, or the base of a margarita that actually tastes of something. Good night ahead, and we'll get it to your door fast whatever the hour.
Nose first: pale straw in the glass, then fruity, sweet and citrusy aromas with a whisper of smoke and a woody edge. The sip leans sweet, honey and a touch of vanilla up front, with a peppery agave warmth underneath. The finish is the fun part, coconut rolling into hot cinnamon so it lands soft but doesn't fade flat. Smoother and gentler than a sharp blanco, which is exactly why people who say they 'don't do tequila' end up liking it.
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Where it's from
Olmeca is named after the Olmecs, the ancient Mexican civilization famous for those giant carved stone heads, and the bottle wears that heritage proudly. The tequila itself comes from Los Altos, the highland region of Jalisco, where mineral-rich volcanic soil sits around 2,100 metres up and gives the agave a sweeter, fruitier character. It's distilled at the Destilería Colonial de Jalisco, the Pernod Ricard distillery near Arandas, using traditional methods including brick-oven cooked agave. The Gold is a blend of young and rested tequilas, which is where that touch of vanilla and roundness comes from.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Olmeca Tequila Gold 700ml?
Olmeca Tequila Gold 700ml is KSh 2,949 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Olmeca Tequila Gold 700ml taste like?
Sweet and smooth, with honey, vanilla and coconut, a peppery agave warmth and a finish of cinnamon and smoke. Gentler than a sharp silver tequila.
- What is the ABV of Olmeca Tequila Gold?
It's 38% ABV in a 700ml bottle.
- How do I serve Olmeca Gold?
Neat and slightly chilled in a small glass, or use it as a base for margaritas, Palomas and other tequila cocktails.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled meats shine here, think nyama choma, mishkaki or tacos al pastor. It also handles spicy snacks and a coconut or dark chocolate dessert well.
- Where is Olmeca Tequila from?
Mexico, specifically the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, distilled at the Destilería Colonial de Jalisco near Arandas.
- Is Olmeca Gold a sipping tequila or for cocktails?
Both. It's smooth enough to sip neat but its sweet, rounded profile also makes it a reliable, affordable cocktail base.
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Olmeca Tequila Gold 700ml price in Kenya
Buy Olmeca Tequila Gold 700ml online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 700 ml at KSh 2,949, 1000 ml at KSh 4,599 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 700 mlKSh 2,949
- 1000 mlKSh 4,599
