Cazcanes No. 9 Añejo Single Barrel 26 is a hand-numbered, high-proof añejo tequila bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), made from 100% blue Weber agave.
In Cazcanes' numbering system, No. 9 signifies its high-proof bottlings at 100 proof. The tequila is produced under NOM 1614, double distilled and aged in American white oak barrels that previously held other spirits, and this release comes from a single barrel, number 26.
Cazcanes sets out to revive traditional, lost art forms of Mexican spirit production. The No. 9 Añejo balances pure agave punch with deep wood extraction, a rare, complex and robust expression.
Single barrel, hand-numbered and bottled at full strength, it is a collector's gift for tequila lovers who prefer their agave bold.
Sip it neat, then add a drop of water to open the oak and agave.
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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Strength: 100 proof, No. 9 high-proof bottling.
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Barrel: Single barrel 26, American white oak.
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Profile: Agave punch with deep oak.
Specifications
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Producer: Cazcanes (NOM 1614)
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Style: Tequila Añejo, 100% agave, Single Barrel
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Expression / Batch: No. 9, Single Barrel 26
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Used American white oak barrels
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Distillation: Double distilled
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Region: Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a narrow glass, adding a drop of water if you like. It pairs with dark chocolate, grilled steak or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does No. 9 mean?
It is Cazcanes' high-proof line, bottled at 100 proof.
Is it a single barrel?
Yes, Single Barrel 26, hand-numbered.
What barrels are used?
Used American white oak barrels.
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