Distiller Notes
Intense amber in color, the Anejo presents a nose layered with aromas of Mexican vanilla, cinnamon, apples and almonds surrounded by caramel aromas from the slow-cooked agave. On the palate, it is delicate and balanced, offering cooked agave flavors with touches of vanilla, caramel, and various woods through the finish.
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.