The Tasting Panel Magazine - Twelve New Tequila Sensations - by Robert Plotkin

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."

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.


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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

By Travis Bell - Photos By: Paula Jessop

Upon entering the celestial-themed Sunset Ballroom at the stunning Beverly Hills Hotel, the Casa Noble Tequila tasting there would appropriately prove to be a heavenly experience.  The presentation was informative and sensory, providing us lucky samplers with an array of sights, smells and of course.. taste.

From the first sip of the Crystal Tequila, it was clear that the makers of Casa Noble knew what they were doing.  The shimmery liquid spun easily around the glass unlocking aromas of mango, citrus and Agave with a slight hint of pepper.  Surprisingly, the initial taste was very smooth and somewhat mild.  Within seconds, however, the full flavors of this bright gem hit the pallet with an unexpected burst of buttery spice finishing in a crisp bold finish.  In other words, it's an unassuming and stimulating treat for any Tequila lover and would take any margarita to the next level. Casa Noble’s Crystal won Double Gold medals at the San Francisco Spirits competition.

The Reposado, glimmering in amber light with hughes of sparkling copper, awaited my next sip.  The aroma was distinctly that of the French White Oak that it rested in for 364 days.  Its smell alone was intoxicating and inviting.  The essences of vanilla and honeysuckle seemed to dance in the air along with the Oak, coupled with the distinct hint of fine Agave.  With my senses tingling, my mouth was ready.  At first contact, the flavor was bold, bright and buttery.  Instantly my mouth was in a whirl of sensations, that finished with a smooth, warm tapering of caramel and spice.  It left me a bit flushed, with a desire for more.  An elegant experience that proved to shine in quality and taste.I was then curious to explore the organic blue Agave sample on the table that resembled a piece of turkey jerky.  I've never actually touched Agave in it's raw form, and was surprised by it's opaque mahogany color.  Its taste was semi sweet, with a chewy consistency that I only briefly experimented with.  It was explained that organic Blue Agave are harvested at their peak flavor which is between 10-12 years, and are grown in the most ideal and organic conditions to provide the highest caliber of Tequila.  Casa Noble has been producing superior Tequila along the hillsides of Jalisco, Mexico on their private family estate since 1776. This estate encompasses over 6,500 acres of land and hosts more than one million Blue Weber Agave plants.  This fascinates me and I was truly impressed by their family lineage that was now presented before me in fine crystal.

Last on the list, but certainly not least, was the Anejo, aged for over 5 years in French White Oak Barrels.  This golden gem, swirling slowly, released soft and subtle tones of butterscotch, toasted oak and teased my nose with overtones of cocoa and lime.  Gently sipping, my palate welcomed the intense marriage of charged butterscotch, bright citrus and bold vanilla that went down like liquid velvet.  The aftertaste was surprisingly light, with a sweet and oaky finish that left me with a smile on my face.  The Anejo was my personal favorite of the three, but it was difficult to choose between these award winning spirits.  Casa Noble’s Anejo also won Double Gold medals at the San Francisco Spirits competition.

Casa Nable Tequilas were named “Tequila of the decade” and are triple distilled and crafted with 100% Certified Organic Blue Agave.  They proudly carry the USDA Organic Certification symbol as a testament to their unsurpassed expectations of quality and their devotion to environmental consciousness.  All their Tequilas are triple distilled and naturally fermented with no additives making them 100% pure ultra premium. The hearts of the Blue Agave used in their Tequilas are slow-roasted for 38 hours in traditional brick ovens. Casa Noble’s standard of excellence, rich culture and strong devotion to perfection is deliciously experienced within every bottle.  As the master makers themselves simply state.. “this is authentic Tequila”.  This is Casa Noble.

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.