El Mayor‘s newest particular version Additional Anejo has arrived. Just like the final expression, it makes use of a wine cask to do everything of its getting old course of, solely this one is aged in Port barrels as a substitute of sherry. Whole getting old in Port casks for this launch is a whopping 42 months.
Let’s dive in to a different rarity from this often-stellar producer.
Like El Mayor’s sherry-aged XA expression, this tequila leads not with sweetness and fruit however with peppery agave, inexperienced and slightly leathery, with some floral components — extra dried than contemporary — in attendance. A bit toasty with mild oak notes because it develops, with winey fruit notes rising on the nostril with a little bit of time. That mentioned, these components by no means dominate. The palate does job of mixing components of agave-forwardness with extra unique overtones. Melting chocolate, raisin, and loads of sultry vanilla showcase a modest Port-driven character, with a pinch of crimson pepper and a few cinnamon spicing issues up. Port and well-aged tequila develop into strong bedfellows, although in some way I hoped for extra. After 3 1/2 years in Port casks, I used to be anticipating a juicier, fruit-laden expertise, however nonetheless this bottling doesn’t disappoint regardless of its extra savory, reserved composition. So long as you’re not in search of a Port bomb, followers of well-aged tequila shouldn’t be disillusioned.
80 proof. NOM 1603. 6000 bottles produced.
A- / $130 / elmayor.com
El Mayor Tequila Additional Anejo – Port Cask Aged
$130
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