Tapatio Anejo Tequila (750Ml)

Description

Tapatio Añejo comes from La Alteña, a family distillery in the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1139). Don Felipe Camarena founded it in 1937. Today his grandson, Carlos Camarena, is the master distiller. The agave is 100% Blue Weber, grown in the Jalisco Highlands.

This tequila is distilled to 114 proof. It then rests 18 months in used bourbon barrels. That is six months longer than an añejo needs. Before bottling, it is cut to 80 proof.

On the nose you get cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. The palate brings vanilla, cacao, and a twist of lime zest. A little black pepper keeps it lively. The finish is spicy, like dried chile, then fades into warm vanilla.

Critics like it too. Wine Enthusiast gave it 93 points. Men's Journal picked it as the best overall añejo in a tequila roundup.

Sip it neat to taste it all, or add one ice cube. For a cocktail, try an Añejo Old Fashioned or a Tequila Manhattan. Pair it with grilled meats, mole, flan, or dark chocolate. It is a great pick if you love traditional, family-made tequila.

Product Details

• UPC: 701192020035
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 40%
• Origin / Country: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Brand: Tapatio
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave
• Age Statement: 18 months
• Cask Type: Used bourbon barrels
• Distillery / Producer: La Alteña (NOM 1139), founded 1937 by the Camarena family
• Awards: 93 points, Wine Enthusiast; Best Overall Añejo, Men's Journal
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled meats, mole, flan, dark chocolate
• Mixing Suggestion: Neat, on the rocks, or in an Añejo Old Fashioned
• Taste Profile: Vanilla, cacao, lime zest, black pepper
• Aroma & Bouquet: Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak
• Smooth & Finish: Spicy dried chile, then warm vanilla