Alma del Jaguar Añejo Apple Brandy Cask is a limited release from the Barricas Series, a highland añejo aged about 19 months in French oak and finished in ex-Calvados apple brandy casks from Normandy. It is bottled at 44% ABV.
The Barricas Series is Alma del Jaguar's collection of experimental cask finishes from around the world, released in late 2025 in runs of fewer than 9,000 bottles across all expressions combined. This edition draws on France, pairing traditional cooked agave with the character of the cask. Alma del Jaguar is also known for its commitment to protecting the jaguar in Mexico.
Expect a rich, autumnal profile of baked apple, cinnamon, agave, caramel and vanilla, like a liquid apple cobbler, with baked pear and gentle wood tannins. It benefits from a few minutes to breathe in the glass.
The jaguar label makes it a distinctive gift for tequila lovers and collectors of the series.
Sip it neat from a copita or snifter.
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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Baked apple, pear and cinnamon.
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Palate: Agave, caramel and vanilla.
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Finish: Warm and lingering.
Specifications
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Producer: Alma del Jaguar
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Style: Añejo Tequila
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Expression / Batch: Barricas Series, Apple Brandy Cask
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Proof / ABV: 88 proof (44% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Apple Brandy Cask
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Region: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat at room temperature. It pairs with fruit desserts, dark chocolate or nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Barricas Series?
Alma del Jaguar's limited collection of experimental cask-finished tequilas.
How limited is it?
Fewer than 9,000 bottles across all expressions.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 44% ABV.
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