Mala Vida Añejo is a 100% blue agave tequila from Los Altos, Jalisco, aged 12 months in American and French oak, twice distilled and bottled at 40% ABV.
The agave is grown at 1,800 to 2,200 metres above sea level in Los Altos and harvested at five to seven years old. The tequila is made by master jimador Alfredo Salcido and master distiller Guadalupe Ramírez, and the balance between its different woods, the cooked agave, its great body and its notes of nuts makes it an exceptional añejo.
The distinct wood flavour prevails, with cooked agave, vanilla, nuts and hints of pepper, a large body and soft mouthfeel, and an intense aroma.
A highland añejo with a bold label, it makes a fine gift.
Enjoy it by itself as an aperitif or digestif, or over ice to soften its intensity.
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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Wood: Distinct American and French oak.
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Palate: Cooked agave, vanilla, nuts and pepper.
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Body: Large, with a soft mouthfeel.
Specifications
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Brand: Tequila Mala Vida
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Style: Tequila Añejo, 100% blue agave
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Age: 12 months
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American and French oak
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Region: Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over ice. Pair it with softer dishes so as not to overpower its wood character.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it aged?
12 months in American and French oak.
Where is the agave grown?
Los Altos, Jalisco, at 1,800 to 2,200 metres.
Who makes it?
Master distiller Guadalupe Ramírez and master jimador Alfredo Salcido.
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