Suerte Añejo is an additive-free highland tequila made from 100% tahona-crushed Blue Weber agave at the brand's dedicated distillery in Jalisco, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Suerte emphasizes slow production methods that preserve the natural character of mature agave. The piñas are slow roasted for more than two days in traditional brick ovens, then crushed with Suerte's volcanic-stone tahona. After fermentation, the tequila is double distilled, first in stainless steel and then in copper.
The añejo rests in charred white American oak whiskey barrels, building a complex, full-bodied flavor with oaky notes, hints of berry and mint, and vanilla. The oak adds fruit, caramel, maple, vanilla and honey around the cooked-agave foundation.
The rabbit-etched bottle, a nod to the brand's name meaning luck, makes it a charming gift.
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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Nose: Oak, vanilla, hints of berry and mint.
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Palate: Caramel, maple, honey and cooked agave.
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Body: Complex and full-bodied.
Specifications
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Brand: Suerte
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Style: Añejo tequila, additive free
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Agave: 100% Blue Weber, tahona crushed
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Distillation: Double, stainless then copper
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat in a snifter, or stir an añejo Old Fashioned. It pairs with dark chocolate, roasted pork or crème brûlée.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the agave crushed?
With a volcanic-stone tahona.
Is it additive free?
Yes.
What does it taste like?
Oak, vanilla, berry and mint with caramel and honey.
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