Distiller Notes
Tequila Ocho Extra Añejo is a rare expression that is gently aged for three years in ex-American whiskey barrels, bringing an unparalleled sipping tequila. These barrels have had several previous fillings of tequila, rendering them more 'seasoned,' or mature. The result is a tequila not overly influenced by the oak, allowing for the agave profile to shine, simply kissed with a cooked agave note. True to Ocho, this aged expression is made with only agave, water and yeast and showcases the pure essence of the Blue Weber Agave.
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.