Cenote Cristalino Añejo is a 100% blue Weber agave añejo tequila aged in American oak and then charcoal filtered to brilliant clarity, bottled at 40% ABV.
Made at Fábrica de Tequilas Finos (NOM 1472) with perfectly aged agave and pristine volcanic spring water, it marries the depth of barrel ageing with the clean presentation of a clear tequila. The special charcoal filtration strips the colour while keeping the rounded oak character of maturation.
Refined and smooth, it is celebrated for its velvety mouthfeel, combining the complexity of an añejo with the brightness of a blanco.
Its distinctive bottle makes it an elegant gift.
Sip it neat or chilled over a large ice cube.
Añejo tequila is aged between one and three years in oak barrels of no more than 600 litres, long enough to add colour, sweetness and spice while keeping the character of the agave, which makes it a natural sipping tequila.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. Sipping tequila is best enjoyed from a narrow-rimmed glass that concentrates the aromas, at room temperature and without salt or lime, so the character of the agave and the barrel can come through.
Tequila must be made from blue Weber agave grown in designated areas of Mexico, chiefly Jalisco; an añejo is aged between one and three years in oak.
Cristalinos have become one of the fastest-growing styles of tequila, offering aged complexity in a light, clear spirit.
Charcoal filtration removes the colour that oak imparts while leaving much of the vanilla, caramel and roundness behind.
It can be enjoyed chilled like a blanco or sipped neat like an añejo.
Tasting Notes
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Style: Añejo filtered crystal clear.
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Texture: Velvety.
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Oak: Rounded American oak character.
Specifications
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Brand: Cenote
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Producer: Fábrica de Tequilas Finos
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Style: Tequila Añejo Cristalino, 100% blue Weber agave
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American oak, then charcoal filtered
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Region: Jalisco, Mexico
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NOM: 1472
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or chilled. It pairs with ceviche, white chocolate or grilled fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cristalino?
An aged tequila filtered clear while keeping its oak character.
What barrels are used?
American oak.
Who makes it?
Fábrica de Tequilas Finos, NOM 1472.
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