Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Casa Noble in WatchTime Magazine

Tequilas for the Ages
The sublime extra-añejos are the Cognacs of Mexico
Richard Carleton Hacker


"...one of the most labor-intensive extra-añejos is Casa Noble Single Barrel, with its dark chocolate, brown spices, and smoky wood overtones. Triple-distilled and aged for five years in French oak, being a single-barrel bottling, only 300 bottles were produced this year. Indeed, extra-añejo is a tequila whose time has come."

Friday, August 13, 2010

Casa Noble Tequila and Interview with Jose Hermosillo

Casa Noble Tequila is in a class of flavor all its own and we learn why as BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Casa Noble Tequila CEO Jose Hermosillo at Tales of the Cocktail 2010 in the video below. We taste the Casa Noble Crystal, Reposado, and Añejo Tequilas.


WATCH THE VIDEO

Tales of the Cocktail Features Casa Noble Tequila

ales of the Cocktail® is an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine, and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community—award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs and designers—for a five-day celebration of the history and artistry of making drinks. Each year offers a spirited series of dinners, demos, tastings, competitions, seminars, book signings, tours and parties all perfectly paired with some of the best cocktails ever made.

Casa Noble was proud to be included with their very own Tequila Tasting Room at the Tales of the Cocktail Festival. On Thursday, July 22, 2010 Casa Noble held an exclusive Journey of the Senses to educate the masters of mixology in The Bonnet Carre Room, of the Hotel Monteleone.


Hosted by the Co-Founder of Casa Noble, Jose Hermosillo, the rich heritage of Casa Noble came to life. Participants learned about the single-estate tequila - from the rich history to the production. The rare experience included sampling sweet cooked agave, feeling the actual limited addition French White Oak Barrels, and training senses to distinguish between the many distinct aromas of the Casa Noble Porfolio. Finally, sampling the exquisite Casa Noble Crystal, Reposado, and Anejo tequilas, how they were meant to be savored.  


The journey was topped off with a debut of two specially created USDA Certified Organic cocktails invented by two exclusive mixologists, and members of the USBG.

Casa Noble in Splash Magazine




Casa Noble Tequila - A Tasting of Quality & Culture

Casa Noble Introduces The Legendary Skater: SAL BARBIER

Sal Barbier was an original member of H-Street team known as the "Louisiana Swamp Rat" and a innovator in street skating. The inventor of the Sal Flip and a founding member of one of skateboarding greatest teams, Plan B, and the Sal 23 sneaker by Sole Tech's Etnies footwear remains on of the most popular skateboarding sneakers ever sold. 

Sal was later tapped to help launch the Es' brand of Sole tech, where he repeated his performance as one of the innovators in both street skating and footwear design.

His companies, "23" and "Aesthetics" were highly influential in the early 2000's and he helped many young skaters come up amongst the ranks including, hard-charger Anthony Van England, and one of the smoothest skaters  in the business, Kevin Taylor. 
The clothing brand he helped launch, "Elwood" is still regarded as the fist brand to change the direction of skate clothing from loud and large to simple, classic style.

Salvadore Lucas Brbier, is a pioneer not only in his physical prowess as a black skateboarder, but as a forerunner of ideas and and an entrepreneurial  with the vision to help direct skateboarding.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Five Ways to Celebrate National Tequila Day


Five Ways to Celebrate National Tequila Day

By Richard Goldsmith
Fox News

Casa Noble Crystal – By far one of the most delicious blanco tequilas on the market, Casa Noble is smooth in every sense of the word. The usual green agave notes of a blanco take a back seat to a complex sweetness. There's honey there, with a richness and almost wheat-like body. There's virtually no heat, a rarity for an unaged tequila and a quality that makes it hard to put down. At $40 it's not cheap, but if there's a bottle that'll turn anyone on to tequila, this is it.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Casa Noble - the rich, full-flavored 'green' tequila - Tequila Examiner

Taste is the primary factor in selecting which tequila I want to drink, and Casa Noble stands out in the flavor department. Yes, that’s a USDA Certified Organic tag that hangs from the neck of the beautifully curved, short and square bottle. It reflects Casa Noble's commitment to a high-quality, natural product and also to preserving the environment. The brand is one in only a handful of tequila brands that meet the USDA standards and is going even further in their mission to reduce pollution and conserve soil and water for future generations. With continuing efforts and considerable expense, Casa Noble...  ...is striving to meet even stricter standards of 100% sustainability. On a visit to La Cofradia a few months ago, Casa Noble’s International Tequila Ambassador, David Yan, said they are about 96% complete in meeting this goal.


Casa Noble Crystal (Blanco) Tasting Notes


What a great bouquet! The nose on the blanco ("Crystal") is nicely balanced between vegetal and sweet. After allowing it to breathe it blooms with notes of ripe mango, floral agave, and a subtle chocolate-like scent. Casa Noble is triple-distilled, and therefore very soft upon entry. The agave upstages a mild peppery zip that is not at all astringent. It nibbles but doesn’t bite, allowing an appreciation of this complex, fresh-tasting blanco that’s packed with flavor: agave, citrus, and even a little butter and asparagus. It approaches bitterness but veers toward fruity and floral as it finishes, leaving a baked agave aftertaste.
The Good: Well-balanced nose and body. This is one of the best triple-distilled blancos - it doesn’t smooth out the tequila so much that it completely puts out the fire, nor does it sacrifice flavor.

The Not-so-good: Nothing, a solid A.


Tequila Examiner Grade, Casa Noble Crystal (Blanco): Highest Recommendation (A)


Casa Noble Reposado Tasting Notes


The reposado looks like liquid gold. The smell of rich chocolate competes with the sweetness of baked agave, giving way to a subtle scent of creamy caramel. The smell is a little deceiving, as this still-lively tequila confronts the tongue with an earthy woodiness and herbal agave flavor that guides you toward the complimenting flavors from the barrels, which offers everything from oak, tropical fruit, cocoa, caramel, and just a hint of smoke. There is a nice, warm ending that’s reminiscent of the wonderful bouquet, with lingering flavors of agave, chocolate, and caramel. This tequila is wonderfully consistent and balanced, and an absolute pleasure to sip.
The Good: Wonderfully rich flavors from the barrel that are in harmony with the flavors of the tequila.


The Not-so-good: First sip can be a bit “woody” and confrontational.


Tequila Examiner Grade, Casa Noble Reposado: Highly Recommended (A-)


Casa Noble Añejo and Cocktail Mixing Notes


I recall from my tasting at the distillery that Casa Noble makes a superb añejo, however, the samples sent to me for the purposes of writing these tasting notes included two 50ml bottles of the reposado and no añejo, so there will be no waxing poetic about the añejo – on to the cocktails!
The Crystal makes a wonderful, fresh-tasting margarita with strong complimentary flavors from the tequila. Try any of the mouthwatering Casa Noble cocktail recipes that are over at the Mixoloseum (with daring ingredients like Chartreuse, bitters, and ginger) and expect the tequila to hold its own – about 1.5 to 2 ounces of Crystal in the average-sized cocktail is enough to accent the boldest of ingredients with the flavor of Casa Noble."



Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Casa Noble Tequila is Proud to Team up with Chef Tim Love.

The well-known Texas chef best-known for his creations of urban western cooking, defeating Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaharu_Morimoto>  in a "Chile Pepper" battle on Iron Chef America <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Chef_America> , and his wildly popular Texas Restaurants. The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, White Elephant Saloon, and The LOVE SHACK are all fine Texas establishments built by Chef Tim Love which Casa Noble is always pleased to support.

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Beverage Media - The Price Of Maturity

The Current State of Tequila
Nancy Davidson



"The relatively small, artisanal Casa Noble, imported to the U.S. by Infinium Spirits, has been quite innovative. “We were the first to introduce triple distillation; we were the first to use brand new French white oak; we developed together with CRT the single barrel; we were one of the first to be organic; and we were one of the first to use a cylindrical press. I believe our willingness to go above and beyond to create the best Tequila possible without sacrificing anything is key for Casa Noble,” says Jose Hermosillo (Pepe), chairman."


For Full article: Beverage Media

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Wine House Single Barrel Casa Noble


We would like to congratulate The Wine House for selecting an excellent Single Barrel of Casa Noble Reposado, we are proud to to be part of such a wonderful collection of Wines and Spirits. Thank you to Bill and Glen knight and of course to Mark Schwarz, as well as all the Wine House Staff! The profile of a Single Barrel is Unique and never repeated, the barrel that The Wine House chose is made up of only 360 bottles which are signed by the owners of Casa Noble as well as individually numbered. The characteristic of the tequila in these bottles will never be repeated.

www.winehouse.com

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day!


Earth Day cocktails and Organic, Shaken & Stirred cocktail event

La Cocktail Examiner - Aaron Vanek

"pick up a bottle of Casa Noble Tequila, one of the first tequilas to receive USDA organic certification: 
Casa Noble Organic Margarita
2 oz Casa Noble Crystal
1 oz fresh lime juice (or juice 1 whole lime)
¾ oz La Sierra agave nectar

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain and serve up or on the rocks. Garnish with a lime wheel. To salt rim – moisten rim of glass with lime and gently roll in a plate of kosher salt.
Our range of spirits is due to the beauty of this tiny blue sphere. Cheers to you, Earth. Thanks for the booze."
For complete article visit:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5200-LA-Cocktails-Examiner~y2010m4d19-Earth-Day-cocktails-and-Organic-Shaken--Stirred-cocktail-event

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Casa Noble Celebrates Guillermo Arriaga

Simon Bross presented the DALLAS STAR Award to Guillermo Arriaga at the Latino Cultural Center, in conjunction with the Mexican Consulate last night. The Oscar-nominated director-writer of such films as BABEL and 21 GRAMS and wrote the screenplay for AMORRES PERROS . Casa Noble Tequila proudly sponsored this event with tequila for the ceremonial toast.

Thursday, April 08, 2010

The Mixoloseum Creates Casa Noble Drinks

TDN: Casa Noble – Vote for the best drink!
by SYLVAN on APRIL 7, 2010


The Thursday Drink Night theme last week  was Casa Noble tequila. Specifically, their Crystal, or blanco. We were joined in the chat room by Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo, a founding partner of Casa Noble, all the way from Jalisco, Mexico! He graciously answered our many questions and even shared a few photos from where Casa Noble is made.

Check out the recipes then vote! To vote visit The Mixoloseum

Tequilez: 1 1/2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 2 barspoons maraschino liqueur, 2d orange bitters. Stir, strain, up.

Smoggy Sunrise: 2 oz Casa Noble reposado tequila, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz mezcal, 1/2 oz strained raspberry puree, orange wheel.  Put raspberry puree in bottom of rocks glass with orange wheel and lightly crush orange. Place large single ice cube on top. Shake tequila, lime juice, mezcal. Pour slowly over cube

Default Password: 2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1 oz Amontillado sherry, 3/4oz lime juice, 1/4 oz Cointreau,3-4 d orange Angostura bitters.Shake,strain, top w thin layer of red wine

Ominous Green: 2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 3/4 oz Chartreuse, 3/4 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes grapefruit bitters. Float 1t of JWray Overproof rum on top!

Burbujas Platas: 1 1/2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1/2 oz Cointreau, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 tsp orgeat, 1 tsp cinnamon syrup, 1/2 oz egg white. Dryshake, shake with ice, strain into a frosty tall glass and top with cold cream soda. Garnish with orange zest and a cinnamon stick.

Maharet’s Wrath: Muddle 1/2 of a green jalapeno w/ 1/2 oz lime juice & 1/2 oz simple syrup. Add 2 oz Casa Noble blanco  tequila, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 1/4 oz campari,shake, strain over crushed ice in rocks glass.Add a dash Peychaud’s bitters on the ice.

Witch of the Moor: 1 1/2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1/2 oz Strega, 1/4 oz pear liqueur, splash of blended scotch. Stir and strain into cocktail glass. Squeeze lemon twist and serve.

Noble Fashioned:  Muddle in rocks glass: 1 large twist of lemon, half barspoon of cinnamon syrup, 1 barspoon agave nectar, 3 fresh sage leaves and 2 dashes of choclate bitters (yeah, it’s a muddled mess). Add 2 oz of añejo tequila, a few large cubes of ice (mix/stir) and add juice from a 1/4 slice of lime on top

Veranda:  1 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1 oz bison grass vodka, 1/2 oz Canton ginger liqueur, 1/2 oz lime juice. Shake/strain/rocks. Basil leaf garnish.

Tlaquepaque:  2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1 oz Aperol, 1/4 oz Clément Creole Shrubb, 1/4 oz Cynar, 2 cucumber slices. Muddle cucumber w/ booze in mixing glass, add ice and shake. Dbl strain, garnish w/ 2 thin cucumber slices.

Don Sangria: 1 1/2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 2 1/2 oz fino sherry, 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup, 1/2 oz blood orange juice, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz Aperol, 2d grapefruit bitters.

Spaghetti Western: 2 1/4 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila, 1/4oz Averna, 1 barspoon dark raw agave nectar, 2d Fee’s Whiskey Barrel-aged bitters. Build on rocks, stir.

Sunday, April 04, 2010

BoozeBlogger Reviews Casa Noble and gives it Top Scores

"Since we started our tequila week, Ryan and I have tasted a wide variety of different tequilas. After drinking 10-15 different bottles, it became pretty clear that the more expensive spirits stood above the rest. We’ve tried $50-$80 vodkas, and found ourselves liking some of the cheaper vodkas more (like Tito’s), because more often than not, you’re paying for the label on the front of the bottle, rather than the product inside. Long story short, we’ve rarely run into expensive liquor that we thought was truly worth the money.

Until we got our hands on Casa Noble tequila, that is.

You probably haven’t heard of Casa Noble unless you’re already a tequila connoisseur – and that’s okay. Here’s a good primer before we get into our review of their Blanco, Reposado and Anejo varieties of tequila:"
For the rest of the review go to http://boozeblogger.com/wordpress/archives/1997

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Get A Dollop Of Daisy Tonight NBC - Marcus Riley

Daisy Martinez, star of the Food Network's "Viva Daisy!," hits Carnivale tonight for a book signing for her her new cookbook "Daisy: Morning, Noon, And Night."




Chef Mark Mendez is offer appetizer specials from the cookbook including blue cheese and caramelized onion Empanadas (Leo Suarez just boasted that they were Chicago's next big thing), Asopao (Puerto Rican chicken and Pigeon pea soup) and the special Daisytini cocktail (Casa Noble tequila, agave nectar, passion fruit, lime, and mint).



As a New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, Martinez picked up her culinary skills at the feet of her mother and grandmother. She's a late bloomer, attending the French Culinary Institute at the age of 40 and landing a PBS show after a stint as a private chef. Her Food Network show, produced by Rachel Ray's production company, is in its second season.

Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/feast/Get-a-Dollop-of-Daisy-Tonight-88916167.html#ixzz0j5qsl9c1


Saturday, March 20, 2010

Green LA event at Ciudad

Casa Noble was proud to be part of the Green LA event at Ciudad with many special guests.

"The Geen LA Coalition has a mission to forge a working partnership between municipal government and community-based environmental organizations to share knowledge and implement specific policies to help the City of Los Angeles become a national leader in urban greening, resource conservation, transportation and environmental health and equity."

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Going south of the border with Stephanie Peck - Las Vegas Sun - By Jack Houston

"Men of the world, look out. Stephanie Peck is one of those bartenders Las Vegas is famous for — attractive and outgoing, with that ace in the hole that has jaws dropping and tongues spilling out like Jim Carrey in The Mask. Peck digs sports..."
"...At night, we still have music and people can dance, but it's a little more relaxed (than McFadden's)," she said. That said, there are still 36 different kinds of tequila, plus mojitos, margaritas, frozen drinks, fish bowls and a menu of light fare should those late-night hunger pangs start creeping in. And best of all? No cover and no line."
"Were they calling us fat when they suggested we shoot the Slim Rita? Nope, it turns out it's one of Pablo McFadden's most popular drinks (nice save) with one-third of the calories of a regular margarita and a low glycemic index (for drinkers looking out for their blood-sugar levels). So that means it's OK to have this mix of Casa Noble Crystal tequila, organic agave nectar and fresh-squeezed lime juice three times as much as you normally would. That is what that means, right?"

THE STYLE SHOP USA LUXURY STYLE LOUNGE OSCARS 2010 W HOTEL HOLLYWOOD

"(Los Angeles, CA, March 6, 2010) - StyleshopUSA.com, the new, unique online shopping network hosted this year’s “RUNWAY TO RED CARPET 2010” Pre-Oscars Style Lounge at the newly opened W Hollywood (6250 Hollywood Blvd.) Press, Media, Celebrities and Celebrity Stylists in Los Angeles took in the scene for an exclusive first look at an array of International men’s, women’s and luxury accessories on March 4th and 5th during the day before a special fashion preview presentation at 8pm the evening of March 4th for VIP guests only, which included a special appearance by Actor / Director, Damon Wayans..."  "...Talent that came out to support and enjoy the showcase were, Australian Pro-Golfer Anna Rowson, Tommie Rae Brown, the wife of the late Legendary Godfather of Soul James Brown, E! Entertainment’s Style Expert Lindsay Albanese, Irish Actor Kevin Ryan, International OK! Correspondent and host Hofit Golan, Pro Women’s Wrestler Mercedes Martinez and TV Guide Hostess Keylee Saunders. 
StyleshopUSA’s private Luxury Lounge debuted in the amazing W Hollywood’s WOW Suite with specially mixed signature cocktails “Eco Chic Margatinis” by Casa Noble Organic Tequila, BLISS® Hollywood, Coca Cola, Big Sexy Hair, CHOCOLATE?? & DJ Mix by Marco added to the super star treatment."

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Casa Noble at ProWein 2010

ProWein, the leading international trade fair for the wine and spirits industry, will take place in 2010 from 21 to 23 March. As the traditional kick-off event for the presentation of the new vintages, ProWein has been taking place in the spring in Düsseldorf for more than 15 years. Approximately 35,000 trade visitors and more than 3,000 exhibitors from around the world are expected at ProWein, the leading international trade fair for the wine and spirits industry. No other event worldwide offers such a comprehensive overview of the international offerings in wines and spirits for trade and food services. 

Look for Casa Noble at our representative's booth Broker's Gin LTD (Hall 07a / D11) where we will be tasting all our family of Tequilas.






Casa Noble hosts a milestone presentation for Diana Kennedy


There is people in this world that will never cease to amaze. Being 84 years old, and driving by yourself around Mexico and the most remote places in Oaxaca is only the begginning. But when you combine all this with photography and writing, it becomes something legendary. Diana Kennedy´s latest book is perhaps the last of her books and definitely, a collection of culinary jewels that reflect the complexity, dedication, raw passion and amazing ingredients of one of Mexican cultures most complex, fascinating gastronomies: Oaxaca.


Worm salt, mole, grasshoppers, worms, dozens of different tortillas, black beans and the widest variety of chiles in Mexico are just some of the ingredients you will read about on this book, “Oaxaca Al gusto”. Not only will you read the recipes but also a description of the rituals, moods and contexts surrounding each recipe. Exceptional pictures of people and their villages (and of course, the dishes) adorn this magnificent piece of work. Casa Noble was part of the presentation of this wonderful book to a select group of friends and Chefs, in the beautiful suroundings of Lake Chapala. Manchego cheese and “ate” were chosen as the perfect companion for our exceptional tequilas, enjoyed by over 40 people that attended this presentation, from place like France, Canada, USA, Belgium, New Zealand and of course Mexico.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

BarProfits’ Top Twenty— Best New Vodkas, Rums and Tequilas


By Robert Plotkin

CASA NOBLE SINGLE BARREL REPOSADO TEQUILA Breaking with tradition, all of the Casa Noble tequilas are triple-distilled in alembic stills at the La Cofradia Distillery in the town of Tequila. Limited quantity Casa Noble Reposado is aged 364 days and drawn from a single French White Oak barrel. The tequila strikes a balance between the fresh, spirited character of blanco tequila and the mellow refinement of their limited reserve añejo.