Lote Maestro Extra Añejo is a 100% blue agave tequila from the Tequila Valley of Jalisco, aged for more than three years in oak barrels. It is made at NOM 1477, Tequilera Puerta de Hierro, and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
Extra añejo is the most mature category of tequila, and the long rest in wood gives Lote Maestro a dark amber colour with reddish hues and a rich, smooth character, where caramel, vanilla and oak meet the sweetness of cooked agave.
The tequila is presented in an elegant decanter-style bottle with a faceted stopper, made for display on a home bar and for giving.
Lote Maestro, meaning master lot, is made for slow sipping, the way you would enjoy a fine cognac or aged rum.
Extra añejo is the most mature category of tequila, created in 2006 for tequilas aged more than three years in oak barrels of no more than 600 litres. The long rest softens the agave's natural pepper and brings out caramel, vanilla and dried fruit, which is why extra añejos are usually enjoyed neat, like a fine cognac or whisky.
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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Brand: Lote Maestro
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Distillery: Tequilera Puerta de Hierro, NOM 1477
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Style: Extra Añejo Tequila, 100% blue agave
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Age: Over three years in oak
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Region: Tequila Valley, Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour it neat into a snifter or tequila glass and let it breathe for a few minutes before sipping. Enjoy it after dinner with dark chocolate, flan or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Lote Maestro Extra Añejo aged?
More than three years in oak, as required for extra añejo.
Where is it made?
At Tequilera Puerta de Hierro, NOM 1477, in the Tequila Valley of Jalisco.
What proof is it?
80 proof, 40% ABV.
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