Tapatío Añejo Tequila

Nose

Roasted agave opens with warm vanilla and caramel from oak aging. Underlying notes of dried apricot, cinnamon, and a faint earthiness from highland blue agave round out the initial impression.

Palate

Concentrated cooked agave sweetness takes the lead, supported by toasted oak, dark chocolate, and baking spice. A layer of dried fig and subtle butterscotch develops mid-palate, with the mineral character of Los Altos agave keeping the sweetness in check.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering vanilla, light pepper, and a clean agave earthiness that fades slowly. The oak influence is present without overwhelming the spirit's natural character.

1. Neat: Pour 2 parts Tapatío Añejo into a caballito or small rocks glass at room temperature to appreciate the full range of oak, agave, and dried fruit aromas.
2. Añejo Old Fashioned: Stir 2 parts Tapatío Añejo with 1/2 part agave nectar and 2 dashes mole or Angostura bitters over ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube. Garnish with an orange twist.
3. Tequila Manhattan: Stir 2 parts Tapatío Añejo with 1 part sweet vermouth and 2 dashes Angostura bitters over ice. Strain into a coupe and garnish with a brandied cherry.
4. Paloma Añejo: Combine 2 parts Tapatío Añejo with 3 parts grapefruit soda over ice in a salt-rimmed glass. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a grapefruit wedge.
5. On the Rocks: Pour 2 parts Tapatío Añejo over a large ice cube. Allow a minute to open up before sipping.