Distiller Notes
Añejo X is secretly laid to rest for six long years. The extra aging creates a tequila of rich, complex flavors and uncommon character. There’s only one Añejo X, and once the limited quantity is gone, it’s gone forever. This is the one you’ll stash and bring out to enjoy straight on special occasions.
Each black glass bottle is handmade in Mexico and a proud tribute to the Mexican art form of the Barro Negro.
Slightly oral yet subtly smoky, its prominent roasted agave nose marries with baking spices and hints of toasted almond, vanilla, ripened pineapple, maple and oak. Prominent vanilla with notes of nutmeg and white peppercorn are joined by hints of cocoa nibs, bitter chocolate, rich roasted fruits and agave. A rich mouthfeel with lingering traces of dark chocolate, cherry, tobacco and honey.
Proof: 82
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.