Fortaleza Añejo Tequila
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Patrón was one of the first high-end tequilas on the American market, and was made at the Siete Leguas distillery until production was moved to a new, much larger facility in 2002.
Part, but not all, of this tequila is made by the traditional tahona method, in which the agave piñas are crushed with a giant stone wheel and the juice ferments in contact with the agave fibers.
Patrón was one of the first high-end tequilas on the American market, and was made at the Siete Leguas distillery until production was moved to a new, much larger facility in 2002. Part, but not all, of this tequila is made by the traditional tahona method, in which the agave piñas are crushed with a giant stone wheel and the juice ferments in contact with the agave fibers. The Añejo is aged in small white oak barrels for 12-15 months.
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abv40.0
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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 Typewhite oak barrels
Tasting Notes
"The nose has an intriguing blend of green pepper over orange zest, lime, and grapefruit zests along with a burnt sugar sweetness. The palate has a medium richness, with cooked agave staying at the forefront, just edging out a vanilla extract-like richness, along with black pepper, and citrus zests. The finish runs a bit hot and spicy, with toasted oak carrying into the medium-long and slightly caramelly finish. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
89