Gran Alambique Extra Añejo is a 100% blue agave extra añejo tequila presented in a decanter shaped like a copper alembic still, complete with a swan-neck pipe and coiled condenser. Made in Jalisco by the house behind Los Azulejos, it is double distilled, aged in American white oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV.
Alambique is the Spanish word for the still, and the decanter pays tribute to the equipment at the heart of tequila making. Its gleaming copper body, tall curved neck and spiral coil make it a true display piece, and a small engraved plaque on the front carries the tequila's name.
The tequila is produced at NOM 1438 in Jalisco from 100% Weber blue agave. It is distilled twice in a stainless pot still fitted with a copper coil, then aged in American white oak for the extended period that defines the extra añejo category, which requires more than three years in barrel. That long rest in oak gives the tequila its deep amber colour.
Gran Alambique has been well received by tequila enthusiasts, scoring 93 in community ratings on Tequila Matchmaker. With its unmistakable still-shaped decanter, it is a conversation piece for a home bar and a memorable gift for any tequila lover.
Specifications
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Producer: Gran Alambique (Los Azulejos, NOM 1438)
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Style: Extra Añejo Tequila, 100% blue agave
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Age: Over three years
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American white oak barrels
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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, giving it a few minutes to open. It pairs well with dark chocolate, flan or a mild cigar. Once empty, the still-shaped decanter makes a striking ornament for any bar shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the bottle shaped like a still?
Alambique is Spanish for still; the decanter is modelled on a copper alembic with a swan neck and coiled condenser.
How is Gran Alambique made?
It is double distilled from 100% blue agave in a stainless pot still with a copper coil, then aged in American white oak.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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