Distiller Notes
Cincoro Anejo gains its remarkable aromas and taste from a very unique aging regimen. The barrels are imported from Kentucky, and were first used to age Bourbon. By aging Cincoro Blanco in these barrels, Cincoro highlights the smoothness of the Blanco, complimented by wood notes from aging 24-28 months in an underground cellar, considerably longer than the minimum 1 year required for Anejo. Subtle notes of toasted oak and maple on the nose, followed by sweet cooked agave, light butterscotch and baking spices on the palate. Remarkably long, elegant finish with lingering notes of dark chocolate.
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Aromas of cinnamon and cedar lead to a coating of melted toffee butter—a brilliant start, followed by a layer of toasted coconut and baked pineapple that leaves a trace of flavor and perfume behind. Despite the oak aging, the agave is unmasked, remaining fresh, clean, and zesty. The result is dazzling for all its restraint, graced with more purity than power.
Because of their great complexity, Anejo Tequilas are most often used as a substitute for Brandy or Whiskey in cocktails like the Manhattan or Old Fashioned. Anejo Tequilas must be aged in oak barrels for between one and three years, while Extra Anejo refers to any Tequila aged longer than three years. The prolonged contact with the oak barrel allows the wood to make a much stronger impression on the Tequila by adding toffee, caramel and vanilla to the sweet, spicy agave flavor profile.