Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1139 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Roller Mill, Tahona , |
Water Source : | Deep well water , |
Fermentation : | 100% agave, Wood fermentation tanks, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation with fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Copper Pot , |
Aging : | Bourbon barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 40% abv (80-proof) |
Other : | No additives |
Other than the oak, what are extra añejo drinkers looking for? Do they still want the presence of agave, or are they hoping that extra time in the barrel will bring more complexity? Or, is it something else entirely? We conducted a blind taste test with 2
Tequila Tapatio is planning to release a second batch of its extra añejo expression, called Excelencia Gran Reservas, later this year.
Very expensive, but one of the best XAs out there. Awesome nose. Flavor of stewed fruits, chocolate and agave. Huge finish with just the right balance of oak.