Cantera Negra Añejo

An intense, Tequila by Mr. Becherano for Destiladora González González NOM 1554 in Jalisco, Mexico aged for an average of 30 to 36 months. It has a bold birth with notes of citrus & spices; while a bold & spicy life adds notes of cooked agave, earth, caramel, biscuit & lime; that lead to a long & warming death with notes of wood & vanilla. October 2019 / 2024

Toasted vanilla nose with hint of orange. Light agave on the taste, the barrel and vanilla mix well with it. I would sip this next to my whiskey and rum any night.

Cantera Negra Anejo delivers a good expression. It strays away form an agave centric experience with more of a bourbonesque feel. Heavy aromas of oak and spices like that of anise and oregano are noted. Hints of caramel are also present. The flavor profile follows suit with a heavy oak and spice component with added dry heat of Chile arbol. There is a finish of bitters and oak that leaves a slightly unpleasant lingering characteristic on the palate.

Drank in a flight. Great flavor. Liked this better then the Resposado.

Smooth with a hint of smokiness