Nose opens with a bright hit of agave and gradually gives way to a distinct pepper with a slight hint of citrus unfolding last. Flavor is instant agave but quickly becomes dominated by ground pepper, accentuated by a bit of oak on the tongue, giving way to a more balanced combination of agave and pepper with a touch of anise revealing itself in the finish.
Wonderful balanced aroma in this anejo. Hazelnut, oak, with a small vanilla creeping in. Flavor is a spicy caramel. Finishes a bit weak but this stuff is a bargain.
Forget slammers and partying, the trends in tequila are all heading resolutely upmarket nowadays. Laura Foster heads to Jalisco, Mexico, to discover a region where producers are moving from fast fashion to haute couture.
For years we’ve been saying “process matters”, and that each choice made during the production process will find its way into the finished product. Now we have proof.
In the face of yet another agave shortage, one that has lasted for several years, Tequila has, against all odds, remained resilient. Sustainability of the category’s key agricultural product has long been a recurring problem for the industry.
The process was simple, natural, and efficient enough — at least until Americans decided they liked tequila, too.
Olmeca Altos welcomes its latest product, Añejo – thereby completing the power of three for the Altos Tequila family.
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