Mexican Spirits

Producer Description 

Fortaleza Winter Blend Reposado 2023 is a combination of reposados previously aged in American oak formerly containing charanda, French oak most recently used aging Winter Blend 2022, and Hungarian oak most recently used aging Winter Blend 2022, all blended with Classic Fortaleza Reposado. 

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Age is not just a number. Tequila Herradura Añejo matures in the barrel for 25 months, more than twice the 1 year age requirement. This patience is rewarded with a beautiful amber color and a complex, spicy taste. Our Añejo has a deliberately smooth taste that melts across your tongue, with hints of sweet, dried citrus fruit and toasted oak. Tequila Herradura Añejo was introduced to the world by Casa Herradura in 1962.

Dark amber that hints at its warmth and oaked aging. Aromas of cooked agave blended with spice and floral notes. Remarkably smooth on the palate, with notes of cooked agave, toasted oak and dried fruit.

Expert Review

91 Points Wine Enthusiast | Bright gold in the glass, look for a fresh and breezy aroma that mixes grassy notes with gentle vanilla. It's light and soft on the palate, showing honey, pepper and banana before finishing on baking spice and spearmint notes.

Producer Description 

Cuervo® Gold is golden-style joven tequila made from a blend of reposado (aged) and younger tequilas. Ever the story-maker, Cuervo® Gold’s own story includes the leading role in the invention of The Margarita, and it is still the perfect tequila for that beloved cocktail. 

Producer Description 

The Dos Artes Calavera Anejo Limited Edition stands out not just for its taste but also for its presentation. The bottle is beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique and intricate calavera (skull) design. This design is deeply rooted in Mexican culture, often associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations, making it a sought-after collector's item for many tequila enthusiasts.

In terms of flavor, while specific tasting notes for the edition remain elusive, Dos Artes tequilas have a reputation for their smooth and rich profiles. Expect to find hints of agave, oak, and other subtle nuances that are a testament to the meticulous aging process.

Speaking of production, Dos Artes takes pride in their traditional crafting methods. The agave plants, matured for several years, are carefully harvested, cooked, and distilled to produce a tequila that resonates with authenticity. The Anejo variant, in particular, undergoes a longer aging process in oak barrels. This not only imparts a deeper color but also enriches the flavor, distinguishing it from younger tequilas.

Given its limited edition nature, availability might be restricted, and it could command a premium price, especially considering its unique presentation and potential collector's value. Over the years, Dos Artes has been recognized with numerous awards for their tequilas, a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

Winemaker Description

Cimarron Tequila from Atotonilco, Jalisco is distilled from agave hillside agave grown at 4,620 feet elevation. A low pressure, slow agave roast creates Cimarron's bright, forward flavor, and fermentation is entirely natural using winemakers yeast.

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The El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Extra Añejo Tequila is not just a drink; it's a celebration of heritage and passion. Crafted to commemorate the 85th anniversary of La Alteña, the home of El Tesoro, this limited edition tequila encapsulates the spirit of two family legacies. In collaboration with Jim Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe, this unique expression is aged in Booker's 30th-anniversary barrels for over three years, resulting in a tequila that is as rich in history as it is in flavor—a perfect homage to the traditions and craftsmanship that have defined El Tesoro for decades.

Every El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Extra Añejo Tequila sip takes you on a sensory journey. The nose greets you with the essence of cooked agave, intertwined with notes of cherries, seasoned oak, leather, spices, and sweet hints of molasses, vanilla, toffee, and maple syrup. The palate is a complex blend of sweet licorice, blackberries, oak, almonds, banana, tobacco, spices, coffee, caramel, and pepper. This tequila offers an exquisite balance of sweetness and depth, making each tasting a memorable experience.

The Legacy in Every Bottle: A Collector's Dream

This extraordinary tequila is not only a beverage but a collector's dream. Its long, creamy finish with a touch of spices leaves a lasting impression, inviting connoisseurs to savor every drop. The El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Extra Añejo Tequila is a tribute to the art of tequila making and a must-have for those who value the finer things in life. Whether enjoyed on special occasions or as a prized addition to any collection, this tequila is a testament to the enduring legacy of El Tesoro.

Producer Description 

Highlights include a balance between hints of cooked agave and fruit, and added vanilla and caramel bring out the intensity of the oak. With a lingering taste, an intense aroma, and a well-rounded and full body.

Producer Description 

Aged for approximately 18 months in four bespoke casks -- American white oak, French oak, acacia and cherry -- resulting in a complex, intense and exquisitely well-balanced flavor profile.

• On the nose

  Elegant notes of cacao nib aromas with layers of butterscotch, cooked agave, and hints of tobacco.

• On the eye

  Full-bodied with an intense golden color and copper tones that shine vibrantly on the glass unveiling the harmonious maturation process.

• On the palate

  Smooth and velvety with an array of complex flavors ranging from dried fruits to spices and coffee.

Producer Description 

Marqués de Casa Noble Añejo Tequila is the pinnacle of tequila-making expertise, born from decades of hard work, passion, and dedication to pursuing true sipping perfection. A blend of carefully selected añejo tequilas, this elegant Casa Noble tequila begs to be sipped and savored, offering complex aromas and flavors to suit the distinguished palate.

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A highly earthy Tequila distinctive for its minerality and the forward taste of cooked agave. Our Silver stands out for a touch more sweetness than most tequilas, and presents beautiful notes of citrus. We love that this tequila is spicy and peppery on the tongue and cheeks, but perfectly smooth on the back of the throat.

Production Description 

Aged no less than 36 months, our Extra Añejo drinks like a bourbon-lover’s Tequila. Rich and buttery smooth from start to finish, this very special Tequila offers notes of chocolate and coffee. We artfully blend bourbon-cask and cognac-cask aged Tequila with it for an unrivaled, sophisticated taste.

Producer Description 

Distilled from estate-grown Blue Weber agave from 300 ha lowland site, practicing organic farming. Agave are roasted at 120° C for 15 hours and allowed to rest for another 15 hours. Fermented in El Llano's original cement vat with house yeast for six to seven days to about 4-5% abv. Twice distilled in stainless steel pot stills with interior copper condenser by Eduardo Orendain before being aged in ex-Bourbon barrels for 11 months.

Featuring fruity-sweet flavor notes, the tighter cut of the distillate ensures less acetone flavors and puts an emphasis on a mid-palate wash of mint, pepper, vanilla, and ripe apple and plum.

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Before dusk, there is a delightful moment when darkness embraces the light. This precious moment inspired this combination of spirits, pouring into a shimmering glass decanter fused to a night-colored ceramic base. 

Clase Azul Tequila Gold is an incomparable tequila joven, a blend that combines Clase Azul Tequila Plata with a special reposado tequila matured in French oak casks and an eight-year-old Extra Añejo aged in American whiskey casks and finished in sherry casks.

Soft amber with golden sparkles. Medium body.

Agave syrup, green apple, orange peel, fresh fig, raisins, light note of almond and walnut. Toasted wood, fig, green olive, ginger, cocoa / dark chocolate.

Recommended with seafood and fish with high-fat content (tuna, salmon, octopus, lobster, shrimp, mussels, and clams) cooked with butter and yellow lemon (avoid limes). Kalamata olive tapenade and brie cheese tapas. Semi-bitter or white chocolate with citrus jam or citrus ice cream.

Decanter |
The Clase Azul Tequila Gold decanter challenges the impossible: its shimmering glass is fused against a black ceramic base, a technique that took our experts 6 years to develop.

Sweet yet equally sour Tamarindo (tamarind) is typically used in aguas frescas in Mexico. This delightful ponche reminds us of childhood with its dried fruit like sweetness. Producer Description. 

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The intense flavors, balanced aroma and medium body give MALA VIDA BLANCO the perfect balance

This product is reminiscent of the old-fashioned way of making tequila, with intense aromas and flavors, highlights of cooked agave, hints of citrus like grapefruit, and fruity notes like apple and canteloupe. Spicy notes include clove and anise.

Recommended pairing: Ideal for dinking by itself, as an aperitif or digestif. It is recommended paired with light foods like fish, seafood, or chicken, although its intensity also mixes well with complex flavors.

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El Tesoro de Don Felipe Reposado Tequila - Mellow and rich, with subtle wood tones. Reposado ("rested") tequila, by law, requires aging for two months. El Tesoro Reposado is exceptionally well rested. It's aged for eight to 11 months in oak barrels. Try sipping it straight up. 

Producer Description 

Tequila Clase Azul Plata unites seven basic elements that make it an exclusive product:

When Arturo Lomeli created Clase Azul Plata Tequila, it automatically gained instant success and world wide recognition. Arturo new Clase Azul was amazing from the first time he tasted it.

Organic agaves that have matured for at least nine years, slow cooking of the agave hearts in traditional ovens, fermentation using the company's secret combination of yeasts, careful distillation to ensure the highest quality possible, water refined in a five steps process and triple tequila filtration to ensure superior quality.

Clase Azul is bottled in unique decanters that are hand-made by artisians in local communities. Its exceptional smoothness makes it ideal for sipping and creates a sublime sensory experience rivaling the finest tequilas ever produced.

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This magnificent Ancho Chili liqueur has been produced in Mexico since 1927. From the city of Puebla, the Reyes family became famous in the region for making the finest liqueur using the traditional chili of the area.

The special Verde Liqueur is created using the still green Poblano Chiles harvested in August before they've fully ripened. The result is a bright, fresh, herbaceous and completely unique concoction that's perfect with agave and other white spirits. The crunchy acidity and fresh green vegetal flavors are what set the Verde apart from its sweeter, richer older Ancho brother. An absolute delight to play with behind the bar. 

Take Wahaka's Espadin Mezcal, hide it away in American oak barrels for six months and you get this perfectly aged Reposado. Find a richness of notes in a slightly smoother and delightfully caramel complexion. Producer Description.