Lobos 1707 vs Teremana Blanco

Last Updated on: 20th May 2024, 01:52 pm

J Highland

J Highland is a certified sommelier with 30 years in the liquor industry, owning a pub, a liquor store, and moonlighting as an agave spirits distiller.

In my comprehensive analysis, uncover distinctions between Lobos 1707 and Teremana Blanco (Lebron James vs The Rock), and choose the preferred Tequila!

Quick Note: Running a pub and liquor store provides me ample access to various spirits, in addition, I moonlight as an agave spirits distiller. I assess them using customer feedback, expert opinions and online research.

Written by: J Highland

Lobos 1707 vs Teremana Blanco: Comparison

Lobos 1707: Very sweet with prominent artificial flavors. Lacks traditional warmth, catering to those preferring candy-like sweetness in their tequila. Less suitable for classic tequila cocktails.

Teremana Blanco: Offers a genuine tequila experience with traditional agave and green pepper notes. Versatile for neat drinking or cocktails, providing quality at an affordable price.

Verdict: While Lobos 1707 targets a niche market with its sweetness, Teremana Blanco appeals more broadly with its authentic flavor and versatility. Teremana provides a better value for those seeking a traditional tequila experience, states tequila expert Neil Coleman.

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Lobos 1707: Sweet Tequila with a Divisive Flavor

• Nose: Vanilla, cake batter, agave
• Palate: Splenda, vanilla, agave
• Alcohol content: 80 proof (40% ABV)
• How to drink: Rocks
• Similar to: Cincoro Blanco

Aroma: Strong vanilla and cake batter notes with a hint of agave.

Taste: Sweet like artificial sweetener (Splenda) followed by artificial vanilla and subtle agave.

Finish: Short and sweet, with lingering artificial flavors.

Overall: Lobos 1707 is very sweet and lacks the warmth of most tequilas. It has a candy-like flavor that some may enjoy, but others may find it artificial.

Who might like it: People who enjoy very sweet drinks or add sweeteners to their beverages.

Who might not: Fans of the traditional agave taste of tequila.

Enjoyment: While drinkable neat or on the rocks, its sweetness and price make it less suitable for mixing in cocktails or shots.

Lobos 1707 Facts:

• Made from a blend of unaged tequila and a reposado tequila finished in sweet wine casks.
• Filtered to remove color and harshness.
• Launched in 2020 and backed by Lebron James.

Teremana Blanco Tequila: A Genuine Tequila Experience by The Rock

• Nose: Agave, alcohol, citrus
• Palate: Agave, green peppers, citrus
• Alcohol content: 80 proof (40% ABV)
• How to drink: Cocktails
• Similar to: Teremana Reposado

Aroma: Earthy agave with refreshing citrus and a touch of alcohol.

Taste: Warm and slightly sweet with notes of agave, green pepper, and earth. The texture is smooth and oily.

Finish: Long and warm with lingering black pepper and agave notes, ending with a slight bitterness.

Overall: Teremana surprised me with its genuine agave aroma and taste. It doesn't have artificial flavors, offering a taste closer to traditional tequila.

Enjoyment: While not the smoothest, it's easy to drink neat with ice or use in cocktails like Margaritas and Ranch Water, where its peppery notes and tequila character shine.

Good value: Teremana offers good quality at an affordable price, making it a good choice for various drinking preferences.

Teremana facts:

• Owns its distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, unlike other celebrity tequilas.
• "Tera" represents "earth" and "Mana" a Polynesian spirit, symbolizing the earth's essence.
• Owned by former Avion Tequila executives and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

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