Desert Door Texas Sotol 80 Proof
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Desert Door Texas Sotol is a distinct and premium spirit crafted in Driftwood, Texas. It stands out as a uniquely Texan drink, capturing the essence of the Texas desert in every sip. This hand-crafted spirit is created using a minimalist approach, incorporating only three key ingredients: wild-harvested Texas sotol plants, purified water, and organic yeast. The result is an intriguing and complex flavor profile that transports you to the rugged landscapes of West Texas.
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Bottle details
| Type | Sotol |
|---|---|
| Brand | Desert Door |
| Producer | Desert Door Distillery |
| Origin | Texas, United States |
| Age | No age statement |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | wild-harvested Texas sotol (Dasylirion) plant |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
Sotol is still a newcomer on most home bars, and this bottle from Desert Door Distillery in Driftwood, Texas, is a clear, honest way in. It is made from just three ingredients: wild-harvested Texas sotol plants, purified water, and organic yeast. Bottled unaged at 80 proof, it keeps the plant front and center. Expect a fresh, earthy nose of herbs and cut grass with a faint wisp of smoke, then a palate that moves through vegetal, herbal, and citrus notes before a clean, crisp finish. If you enjoy unaged agave spirits and want to see what a different desert plant brings to the glass, this is a natural next bottle. If you already collect agave spirits and their cousins, it makes a useful Texan reference point for side-by-side tastings. It sips well neat and also makes a lively Sotol Paloma. We carry it because it shows how a regional American spirit can taste genuinely of its place without leaning on barrel aging to do the talking.
Pairs well with
- Grilled meats — The sotol's herbal and citrus notes cut through char and fat, and its subtle smoke echoes the grill.
- Spicy tacos — Bright citrus and grassy flavors freshen the palate between bites of chile-laced Texan or Mexican fare.
- Sotol tasting night — Its clean, unaged profile makes it an easy benchmark for comparing the earthy, mineral nuances of other sotols.
Questions about this bottle
What is sotol made from?
What is sotol made from?
Sotol is distilled from the sotol plant (Dasylirion). Desert Door makes this one in Driftwood, Texas, from three ingredients: wild-harvested Texas sotol plants, purified water, and organic yeast.
What does Desert Door Sotol taste like?
What does Desert Door Sotol taste like?
The aroma is fresh and earthy, with herbal and grassy notes and a subtle smokiness. The palate mixes herbal, vegetal, and citrus flavors. The finish is clean and crisp.
Is this sotol aged?
Is this sotol aged?
No. It is an unaged spirit with no age statement, so it pours crystal clear. It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750 ml bottle.
How should I drink it?
How should I drink it?
Desert Door suggests sipping it neat and slowly to appreciate its herbal, earthy character. It also works as a base spirit in cocktails such as a Sotol Paloma. It is a good centerpiece for a tasting with friends who want to compare sotols or similar spirits.
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