Described by many connoisseurs as one of the world's finest sipping Tequilas, Tapatio Añejo is aged around 18 months in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks, six months longer than Mexican law dictates.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich and spicy, but rounded. The time in a cask has sanded the sharper edges off the agave, leaving fruit and a more subtle and refined flavour. It’s also picked up creamy notes as well as a hint of vanilla sweetness.
Palate
Comparatively weighty, but still elegant. It’s soft, with nutmeg, cinnamon and clove balanced against the agave pepperiness, and complemented by sweet fruit and cocoa richness.
Finish
Long and spicy, with herbal notes developing and fading to a chocolate-led end.
Comment
Very moreish, thanks to the softening effect of the casks. Everything is much more integrated, combining complexity and an easy-drinking character.