Distiller Notes
Dark, rich and fruity, with long-aged flavors of coffee and raisins accompanied by big oak and agave spice – cinnamon, clove and soft nutmeg. Opulent, with fruity dark chocolate, sticky maraschino cherries and spicy leathery notes to start. Behind that initial hit are softer vanilla notes and sweet nuts. Very long, focusing on sweet agave before descending into dark cocoa and stewed fruit.
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Tasting Panel
Big, broad strokes of leather, black pepper, and cigar leaf make for an earthy powerhouse aged in French Limousin oak. As graceful as a Cognac but with a zesty undertone, it shows sophistication in its inherent austerity.
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.