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Mijenta Tequila Añejo Gran Reserva
Tequila Añejo
Mijenta // Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
This 100% Highlands blue agave añejo tequila is crafted by Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena. Uniquely, the tequila is aged for 18 months in a series of four types of casks. First it's aged in American white oak, then in French oak, followed by acacia wood, and for the last two months, it's aged in cherry wood.
Like the other Mijenta Tequilas, the paper label and box are all made from agave waste products. Available online beginning May 2, 2022 for the first two months followed by a wider release in select states. (SRP $199).
This 100% Highlands blue agave añejo tequila is crafted by Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena. Uniquely, the tequila is aged for 18 months in a series of four types of casks. First it's aged in American white oak, then in French oak, followed by acacia wood, and for the last two months, it's aged in cherry wood. Like the other Mijenta Tequilas, the paper label and box are all made from agave waste products. Available online beginning May 2, 2022 for the first two months followed by a wider release in select states. (SRP $199)
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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 white oak, French oak, French acacia barrels, cherry oak casks
Tasting Notes
"The nose shows a myriad of aromas including roasted coffee beans, hazelnuts, cinnamon, milk chocolate frosting, butterscotch and a very light cherry wood scent. The agave aromas come through a bit stronger on the palate than the nose showing a leafy green back note along with dried tobacco leaves. The sweet level is moderate. Often añejo tequilas can become quite dominating with vanilla and oak. Here, the wood varieties each have a chance to shine while not letting you forget you're drinking tequila. Lots going on here so take your time sipping this one."
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
97