Silvio Carta, 41 Bis, Distillato di Agave, Italy (41%, 70cl)

Silvio Carta 41 Bis is an Italian agave distillate produced in Sardinia. Made from 100 percent locally grown blue agave and bottled at 41 percent, it reflects Carta’s approach to clarity and precision rather than traditional Mexican classification.

This is not tequila or mezcal, but a distillato di agave interpreted through Italian distillation culture. The profile leans clean and structured, with fresh agave character, light herbal tones and a subtle mineral edge. Compared to traditional mezcal it shows little to no overt smoke, and compared to tequila it carries a slightly more rustic texture.

On a flavour scale it sits dry and crisp rather than sweet, with a focused finish and restrained warmth. The style makes it versatile, whether served neat or used in agave driven cocktails where purity rather than oak or smoke is desired.

A distinctive European interpretation of agave, produced by a historic Sardinian distillery better known for its vermouth and amaro.