PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Kevin Hartcalls himself the hardestworking man in show business. JuanDomingo Beckmann is the11th generation of atequila-making family whose rootsin Jalisco stretch back over 250years — the Beckmann family whotoday owns and operates JoseCuervo, the most widely distributedtequila brand in the world.When these two approached acollaboration, they did so with threeyears of development, a genuineproduction philosophy, and aspecific conviction: that their tequilashould say "Hard Work Tastes Different"not as a marketing slogan but asa production statement.
Gran Coramino's Cristalino isaged for over six months innew Eastern European oak barrels andfinished in Cabernet wine barrelsfrom Napa Valley, California — thestate Kevin calls home.Only first-fill barrels are usedduring the aging process for moreintense oak notes and controlledflavor, then slow filtered to deliver acrystal-clear color and bright agavenotes balanced with mellow oak tones.Every bottle starts withhand-selected Blue Weber agave piñaspicked at peak maturity,slowly roasted in traditionalstone ovens for up to 40 hours,roller milled, slowly fermented,and double distilled in copperpot stills.
The result is acrystal-clear reposado tequilawith notes of vanilla, caramel, andhoney. The Napa Valley Cabernet caskfinish — a specificallyCalifornia-connected and the mostimmediately distinctive productiondecision in the Gran Coramino story —adds the wine-cask complexitythat the cristalino filtrationpreserves in flavor while removing incolor. Accessible, smooth, andspecifically designed for the buyer whowants a premium cristalinoexperience at an approachable pricepoint, backed by genuine11th-generation Mexican tequilaexpertise.
GranCoramino was founded by Kevin Hartand Juan Domingo Beckmann, an11th-generation tequila maker whosefamily boasts over 250 years oftequila-making expertise. The Beckmannfamily's most prominent holding is JoseCuervo — the global tequila market'smost widely distributed brand — givingGran Coramino access to productioninfrastructure, agave sourcingrelationships, and distillationexpertise that most celebrity tequilapartnerships cannot approach. The name"Gran Coramino" combines "gran" (great) with "Coramino," a personal reference meaningful to the founders.
The production foundation is consistent across the Gran Coramino range: hand-selected Blue Weber agave piñas slowly roasted in traditional stone ovens for up to 40 hours, roller milled to extract the juices, slowly fermented, and double distilled in copper pot stills. The stone oven roasting — rather than the more commonly used autoclave steam pressure cooking — is the most traditional and the most specifically flavor-forward cooking method available, developing thecooked agave's natural sugars morecompletely and more aromaticallythan modern industrial methods.
TheCristalino is then aged for over sixmonths in new Eastern Europeanoak barrels — first-fill only — andfinished in Cabernet wine barrelsfrom Napa Valley. The tequila isslow filtered to crystalclarity, delivering bright agave notesbalanced with mellow oak tones. TheNapa Valley Cabernet caskfinish is the production decisionmost specifically connected to KevinHart's California identity — apersonal and the most place-specifictouch that distinguishes theGran Coramino Cristalino from EasternEuropean oak-only expressions.
"A lifted and crisp tequila, with an elegantly perfumed nose of acacia, orchard blossom, white cherry, and underripe pineapple. The soft and silky palate unveils more apple puree, aloe vera, and peach pith flavors. An incredibly smooth and elegant spirit." 92 Points 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2023 ASCOT Awards — Platinum
Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge — Gold
"Nose of fresh cutherbs. Clean finish."
Wine-Searcher aggregate (confirmed confirmed tasting):
"Rich mouthfeel withcreamy sweet notes of bell pepper,apple, and vanilla, offeringa pleasant nose with spice and earth,culminating in a soft, light agavefinish."
ASCOT Awards tasting note:
"Woodsy, pine needle aromas turn todark chocolate, coriander, Meyer lemon,and vanilla on the creamy palate,capped by a soft, sweet finish."
Gran Coramino official:
"Smooth andbalanced Cristalino — bright agavenotes balanced with mellow oak tones."
Nose
Crystal clear — the double filtration'smost immediately visible qualitystatement. The nose opens with woodsypine needle aromas and fresh cut herbsbefore the more accessible qualitiesemerge. Spice and earth providesecondary structure alongside theCabernet cask's contribution. Vanillafollows with the warm sweetness offirst-fill Eastern European oakcontact. Caramel and honey addsecondary warmth — accessible, clean,and smooth.
Palate
Rich mouthfeelwith creamy sweet notes of bell pepper,apple, and vanilla. Dark chocolate,coriander, and Meyer lemon developthrough the mid-palate on a creamy,well-integrated texture. Thefiltration's most directlypalate-apparent quality is thesmoothness — the slow doublefiltration removing the colorwithout stripping the Cabernetcask's vanilla and fruit influencefrom the texture. Bright agave notesbalance the mellow oak tonesthroughout.
Finish
Soft, lightagave finish with sweet notes — cleanand smooth. Meyerlemon and vanilla linger at theclose. Accessible and polished.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Reposado Cristalino Tequila |
| ABV | 40% / 80 Proof |
| Founders | Kevin Hart + Juan Domingo Beckmann |
| Beckmann Heritage | 11th generation· 250+ years tequila expertise · JoseCuervo family |
| Agave | 100% BlueWeber — hand-selected at peak maturity |
| Cooking | Stone ovens — up to40 hours (traditional method) |
| Milling | Roller mill |
| Distillation | Double distilled ·Copper pot stills |
| Primary Aging | 6+ months · New Eastern European oak· First-fill only |
| Finish | NapaValley Cabernet wine barrels — KevinHart's California connection |
| Filtration | Double filtered — slowprocess · Crystal clarity |
| Brand Motto | "Hard Work TastesDifferent" |
| Awards | ASCOTPlatinum · LA Invitational Gold ·Tastings.com 86 Pts |
| Style / Identity | Smooth,accessible cristalino — vanilla,caramel, honey, Napa Cab finish |
| Aromas & Flavors | Pine needles,fresh herbs, spice, earth, vanilla,caramel, honey, bell pepper, apple,dark chocolate, coriander, Meyer lemon,agave |
| Best Served | Neat · Onthe rocks · Cristalino Margarita |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Neat or overa large ice cube — the crystal clarityand the smooth double-filteredcharacter are most specifically and themost visually appealing in a simple,unadorned serve. The Napa ValleyCabernet cask finish makes this an easyrecommendation for wine-drinkersexploring tequila — the familiarCabernet oak character providing abridge between the twocategories.
Gran Coramino Crystal Margarita
2oz Gran Coramino Cristalino · 1oz fresh lime juice · ¾ ozCointreau · agave nectar to taste ·salt rim. Shaken overice. The crystal clarity produces themost visually striking margaritaavailable from any tequila in thesection.
Cristalino Old Fashioned
2 oz GranCoramino Cristalino · 1 tsp agavenectar · 2 dashes orange bitters ·expressed orange peel. Stirred overlarge ice. The vanilla and caramelcarry naturally throughthe format.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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