Hornitos Añejo Tequila (750Ml)

Description

Hornitos Añejo comes from Hornitos, a tequila brand founded in 1950 by Don Francisco Javier Sauza. The name refers to the small ovens he used to roast agave with more care. Like every Hornitos tequila, it is made in Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% blue Weber agave. It is distilled twice for a clean, smooth base.

After distillation, the spirit rests for at least one year in American white oak barrels. That time in wood gives it a rich tawny-amber color. It also builds in vanilla, hazelnut and dried fruit. The agave character still comes through clearly.

Bring the glass to your nose and you will find chocolate, hazelnut and vanilla. Dried fruit and toasted wood sit right behind them. On the palate, sweet agave nectar meets vanilla, dried fruit and more hazelnut. The texture is smooth and rounded. The finish is warm, and agave and oak linger for a while.

Sip it neat in a small glass, or pour it over one large ice cube. It also makes a tasty Tequila Old Fashioned. You can swap it for whiskey in a Manhattan, too. If you usually drink bourbon, this is a friendly way into aged tequila.

Pair it with grilled steak, roasted nuts or a plate of aged cheese. A square of dark chocolate is a fine match for its cocoa aroma. It is a good everyday añejo to keep on your shelf.

Product Details

• UPC: 080686835424
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 40%
• Origin / Country: Jalisco, Mexico
• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Brand: Hornitos
• Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, distilled twice
• Cask Type: American white oak, at least 1 year
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled steak, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheeses
• Mixing Suggestion: Neat, on the rocks, or in a Tequila Manhattan or Old Fashioned
• Taste Profile: Agave nectar, vanilla, dried fruit, hazelnut
• Aroma & Bouquet: Chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla, dried fruit, toasted wood
• Smooth & Finish: Smooth and warm, with lingering agave and oak