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Gran Centenario Cristalino
Tequila Añejo
Gran Centenario // Jalisco, Mexico
Like all other Gran Centenario tequilas, this is made with 100% blue weber agave. For this Cristalino bottling, añejo and extra añejo tequilas which were matured in American oak barrels are blended. Then the aged blend is finishes its maturation in Calvados casks for a few months. Notably, this bottling marks the first time the brand has used these French apple brandy barrels.
Lastly, and uniquely, the tequila is filtered using Mexican silver to obtain its crystal-clear appearance. Available nationwide as of November 2022. (SRP $79.99).
Like all other Gran Centenario tequilas, this is made with 100% blue weber agave. For this Cristalino bottling, añejo and extra añejo tequilas which were matured in American oak barrels are blended. Then the aged blend is finishes its maturation in Calvados casks for a few months. Notably, this bottling marks the first time the brand has used these French apple brandy barrels. Lastly, and uniquely, the tequila is filtered using Mexican silver to obtain its crystal-clear appearance. Available nationwide as of November 2022. (SRP $79.99)
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Tequila AñejoDistilled from 100% blue Weber agave, it is aged for at least a year in barrels not to exceed 600 liters. Any type of wood is acceptable, but ex-bourbon barrels are most common. Añejo tequilas are also known as "aged" or "extra aged".
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Cask TypeAmerican oak and Calvados casks
Tasting Notes
"The aroma leans towards buttered pastry with baked apple peeking in around the edges. Oak and light lime pith is there as well. The tequila is lightly sweet on the tongue and is full and soft on the palate. There's a moderate slickness there and the apple brandy flavors are again are shown with a light touch. Throughout there's a gentle agave herbaceousness around. If you're looking for a full on dessert tequila, this may not fit the bill for you. But while the flavors aren't incredibly dynamic, it's perfectly okay and doesn't completely hide the agave notes. "
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
84