Santo Spirits is debuting a limited-edition providing: Santo Tequila Additional Añejo.
Aged for 41 months in a single ex-bourbon barrel and bottled at 80 proof, in line with the model, the Additional Añejo Tequila is produced by third-generation distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez and tequilera Karina Rojo at El Viejito Distillery (NOM 1107) in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco. With fewer than 240 bottles obtainable for buy, this new expression is 100% additive-free tequila.
Like all tequilas within the Santo Spirits portfolio, Santo Tequila Additional Añejo is distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave – each estate-grown and sourced from the Highlands area. The agaves are cooked utilizing conventional stone ovens, using a low stress/sluggish cooking technique, in line with the model.
On the nostril, it presents a mix of inexperienced apple, orange zest and a touch of butterscotch, in line with the model, whereas the palate reveals earthy and candy with notes of grilled candy corn, bell pepper, citrus, caramel, espresso and chocolate.
“Our authentic Añejo launch was an actual winner – a lot so we had two supply vans of our tequila stolen final yr, together with a non-public barrel choice of one thing very particular: our first Additional Añejo. Man (Fieri) and I’ve been working laborious to get again on monitor for the reason that theft, and as a part of that restoration, we thought it was time to let a broader viewers take pleasure in this treasured further aged tequila. These extra 17 months of resting in ex-bourbon barrels provides it an excellent richer, earthier taste that’s tremendous agave ahead, making our newest tequila an absolute powerhouse of a summer season sipper,” stated Sammy Hagar, Santo Spirits founder, in a information launch.
With an SRP of $149.99 for a 750-ml. bottle, Santo Tequila Additional Añejo is obtainable solely on-line at store.santospirits.com.
