Cascahuín Añejo is a 100% agave tequila from Tequila Cascahuín, the Rosales family distillery in El Arenal, Jalisco, NOM 1123, bottled for export at 88 proof (44% ABV).
The family has been making tequila since 1904, and Cascahuín is admired among agave enthusiasts for its traditional, agave-forward style.
The añejo matures for more than a year in American oak barrels. The higher export strength carries the cooked agave through the wood, so the barrel adds caramel, vanilla and spice without hiding the spirit.
A sipping añejo with real character, from one of the most respected family distilleries in the Tequila valley.
El Arenal sits in the Tequila valley, the lowland heart of the region, where agave grown on volcanic soils tends to give earthier, more herbal and peppery tequilas than the highlands. Cascahuín keeps that character at the front of its spirit, which is why its añejo still tastes clearly of agave after its time in oak.
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.
Specifications
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Distillery: Tequila Cascahuín, El Arenal, Jalisco (NOM 1123)
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Agave: 100% blue Weber agave
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Category: Añejo tequila
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Ageing: More than a year in American oak
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ABV: 44% (88 proof)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat in a copita or snifter at room temperature. It pairs well with grilled meats, mole and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Cascahuín?
The Rosales family at Tequila Cascahuín in El Arenal, Jalisco, since 1904.
What is NOM 1123?
The official distillery number of Tequila Cascahuín.
What proof is it?
88 proof, 44% ABV.
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