Distiller Notes
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner
Born of a cultural revolution in 1920’s Puebla, Ancho Reyes is the original chile liqueur — a unique blend of the heat, sweetness, smoke and spice of the chile Ancho that predates all other spicy liqueurs by nearly a century. Ancho Reyes evokes a sense of timelessness causing a feeling of nostalgia.
The versatility of this liquor transcends at any time, station or geography, being able to be enjoyed alone or mixed, as an aperitif or digestive.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Smooth, sweet capsicum nose; silky and lush with ancho chile that adds a good measure of heat; a dense and rich liqueur based on a 1927 recipe.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.