Olmeca Altos Anejo Tequila

Description

Tequila: Olmeca Anejo Plata

Olmeca launched their Altos Añejo Tequila in mid-2016, adding to the range’s Plata and Resposado expressions. They age this tequila for 18 months in oak casks before bottling, making it well-suited to sipping neat as well as adding a flavoursome kick to classic tequila cocktails.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Olmeca Distillery

A perfect blend between the fun and vibrancy of tequila with the intrinsic appeal of the craft and credentials of bourbon. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months. Añejo has a well-balanced and rounded aroma with notes of dried fruit and almonds. Woody notes, vanilla and chocolate flavors makes it a prized addition to the family.

Olmeca Altos Anejo Tequila Tasting Notes

Nose: Light with roasted agave, black pepper, allspice, and flan.

Palate: More powerful agave flavor with mixed spices and orange zest on the back palate.

Finish: Long, with vanilla notes.

Distillery Information

Olmeca Tequilas are produced at Destileria Colonial de Jalisco. Operation at the plant is overseen by Maestro Tequilero Jesús Hernández and his team of workers. The Master Distiller is responsible for supervising all production, from the harvest of the plants in the agave fields to the bottling of the tequila. The Olmeca distillery is situated in the town of Arandas, Jalisco, the unofficial capital of Los Altos (2104 metres above sea level), taking advantage of the blue agave plants that are grown locally.