Vuelo del Aviador Gran Reserva is the top expression in the brand's range, an ultra-premium extra añejo tequila that blends two long-aged tequilas: one rested for five years in whiskey barrels, the other for seven years in red wine barrels. It is bottled at 40% ABV.
Marrying two different barrel types gives the Gran Reserva its depth. The whiskey barrels bring vanilla, caramel and spice, while the red wine barrels add dark fruit and a polished, wine-like richness. Together they create a tequila with notes of sherry oak, chocolate and dark fruit, layered with melon, apple and grape, hints of chocolate and cherry, and a smooth, lingering dried-fruit finish.
The presentation matches the liquid. The heavy cut-glass decanter, with its faceted base and crystal stopper, carries a gold label embossed with the brand's winged emblem, a nod to the aviation theme behind the name Vuelo del Aviador, the aviator's flight.
Long-aged tequilas of this calibre are rare, and the Gran Reserva is a natural choice for collectors and for anyone who enjoys sipping aged spirits after dinner.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Concentrated melon, apple and grape, with sherry oak.
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Palate: Chocolate and cherry with dark fruit.
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Finish: Smooth and lingering, with dried fruit.
Specifications
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Producer: Vuelo del Aviador
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Style: Extra Añejo Tequila
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Expression / Batch: Gran Reserva
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Age: Blend of 5 year and 7 year aged tequilas
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Whiskey barrels and red wine barrels
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Region: Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat in a snifter or tequila glass at room temperature and let it open for a moment before sipping. It pairs nicely with dark chocolate, cherries or a cheese board. Its cut-glass decanter makes it a handsome gift and a fine bottle for the bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Vuelo del Aviador Gran Reserva aged?
It blends tequila aged five years in whiskey barrels with tequila aged seven years in red wine barrels.
Where does it sit in the range?
It is the brand's top expression.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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