TAU Tequila Añejo is a 100% agave tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, inspired by the Wixárika culture and dedicated to the eagle god. It is matured for 14 to 18 months in American oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV, its label decorated with a vivid, Wixárika-inspired eagle design.
The Wixárika, also known as the Huichol, are an Indigenous people of western Mexico whose colourful art and spiritual traditions are deeply connected to nature, and TAU draws on that heritage for its identity. The brand was registered in 2017 and reached the market in 2019.
TAU is produced at NOM 1414, the Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados distillery in Arandas, in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, using agave grown in Los Altos. The brand is certified additive-free, so the flavour comes entirely from the agave, the distillation and the barrel.
In the glass it is an elegant, bright straw gold, clean and crystalline, with a full body. The nose offers ripe, caramelised agave with hints of pineapple, pear, tangerine, lime and orange, giving way to grass and a hint of lavender and jasmine, and finishing with vanilla, spice, anise and cinnamon. On the palate, a slightly mineral attack brings lime, lemon, pineapple, pear and tangerine, then herbal notes of mint, green tea and eucalyptus, delicate chocolate and lavender, and an elegant close of vanilla, pepper and anise with lactic notes of cajeta and butter.
It is a layered, expressive añejo for sipping slowly, and a striking bottle to share with friends who love highland tequila.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Ripe caramelised agave, pineapple, pear, citrus, lavender and jasmine, with vanilla, anise and cinnamon.
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Palate: Mineral attack, citrus and orchard fruit, mint, green tea and eucalyptus, with chocolate and lavender.
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Finish: Vanilla, pepper and anise with notes of cajeta and butter.
Specifications
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Producer: TAU, distilled at NOM 1414 (Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados), Arandas, Jalisco
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Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, Los Altos de Jalisco
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Style: Añejo
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Aging: 14 to 18 months in American oak
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Additives: Certified additive-free
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip TAU Añejo neat from a tequila glass or a snifter at room temperature, giving it a minute in the glass so the caramelised agave, citrus and vanilla can open. A single large ice cube is the most it needs. It pairs well with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, flan or cajeta desserts, and it makes a rich, flavourful Añejo Old Fashioned with a touch of agave syrup and orange bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is TAU Añejo aged?
It is matured for 14 to 18 months in American oak barrels.
Where is TAU made?
At NOM 1414, the Vivanco distillery in Arandas, in the highlands of Jalisco.
Is TAU additive-free?
Yes. TAU is certified additive-free.
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