U4RIK Añejo is a 100% blue agave tequila grown on a single agave estate in Arandas, in the Jalisco highlands, double distilled in copper pot stills and rested two full years in new American oak, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
The agave grows 7,000 feet up in volcanic soil before it is cooked and distilled twice through copper pot stills at NOM 1580. The long rest in new American oak gives the tequila its depth, and U4RIK Añejo won Double Gold at the World Spirits Competition. U4RIK has distilleries in Los Angeles, San Diego and Arandas.
You first notice the sweet, almost floral side of the sugar-rich highland agave, followed by sweet, toasted wood and vanilla over cooked agave, with very little spice and a smooth, flavorful balance.
The tall, sleek bottle makes a bold 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: Toasted wood, vanilla, floral agave.
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Palate: Sweet cooked agave, vanilla, light oak.
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Finish: Smooth and balanced.
Specifications
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Brand: U4RIK
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NOM: 1580
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Style: Añejo tequila, 100% blue agave
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Agave: Single estate, Arandas, Jalisco Highlands
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Aging: Two years in new American oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large cube, or use it in an añejo Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the agave grown?
On a single estate in Arandas, Jalisco, 7,000 feet up in volcanic soil.
How long is it aged?
Two full years in new American oak.
How does it taste?
Sweet, floral agave with toasted wood and vanilla.
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