Adictivo Extra Rare Edición de Reyes, the King's Edition, is a 14-year-old extra añejo tequila made from 100% blue agave in Jalisco and finished in sherry casks. It is one of the longest-aged tequilas on the market, bottled at 40% ABV in a faceted crystal-clear decanter and presented in a deep purple box.
Adictivo describes this release as a story that began twenty years before it was bottled. The blue agave was planted and left to mature in the field for six years before its jima, the harvest, and the tequila then rested in barrels for fourteen years. Few tequilas spend even half that long in oak, and the result shows in its deep amber colour and wood-driven character.
The sherry cask finish adds darker fruit and a richer hue to the long-aged spirit. Sweet oak and vanilla lead on the nose with hints of fruit and deep wood tones, followed by a rich palate of vanilla, caramelised sweetness, dark fruit and warm oak spice. The finish is long, smooth and oak-driven, with lingering sweetness.
The presentation is made for display: the tall, angular clear decanter carries Adictivo's gold agave emblem, and the purple box is marked Extra Rare with the 14-year age statement. It is a collector's tequila and a remarkable gift for anyone who appreciates the extremes of agave spirits.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet oak, vanilla, hints of fruit and deep wood tones.
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Palate: Rich vanilla and caramelised sweetness, dark fruit and warm oak spice.
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Finish: Long, smooth and oak-driven, with lingering sweetness.
Specifications
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Producer: Adictivo Tequila
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Style: Extra Añejo Tequila, 100% blue agave
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Expression / Batch: Extra Rare Edición de Reyes (King's Edition)
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Age: 14 years
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Oak barrels with a sherry cask finish
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Region: Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat at room temperature from a snifter or tequila glass, and give it a few minutes to open. A few drops of water soften the oak and lift more aroma. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, crème brûlée or a fine cigar, and in its purple presentation box it makes an exceptional gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Adictivo Extra Rare aged?
The tequila rests in barrels for 14 years, after the agave matures for six years in the field.
What cask finish does it have?
It is finished in sherry casks, which add darker fruit and a deeper colour.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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