1800 Tequila Anejo 100% Agave 70 cl

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It is a common practice to store Tequila in the freezer as its alcohol content prevents it from freezing. I am enjoying the first encounter, still tasting the agave but also a bit of smoke. I wonder if it's the char from the barrels or if the piñas were smoke cooked (vs. steamed) like with mezcal. Slight pleasant spiciness/bite/nip but no harshness (not solventy, no acetone/super glue notes you get with young bourbons). It's woody, but seems like the casks are of good quality - there is no palate-saturating heavy tannin astringency that you get if sipping a cheap blend (JW Red Label) that was aged in tired casks. A delicately-flavoured Tequila with aromatic overtones of white pepper, smoke and vanilla. This has the smooth and sweet, agave essence of a fine Tequila, with the characteristic oaky undertone of a well-aged Tequila. The 1800 Reserva is a smooth Tequila, although a little high in proof for our money. It has a subtle oakyness and vanilla undertones.

Limited run, in bottle made of Belgian crystal with pewter trim in a suede and leather case, an extra añejo tequila aged over three years in charcoal French Oak barrels [11] [12] I really liked the silver version of this spirit in a margarita, and I’ve liked other anejo-based margaritas (for example, El Jimador Anejo). In this case, though… not so much. Silver is a suitable choice for Tequila shots due to its affordability and the fact that it is made entirely from agave. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. If you are interested in Añejo Tequilas without additives, I have put together a list of recommendations for you to explore. Does it freeze?In terms of aging, the four main types of tequila are Blanco (0-59 days), Reposado (60+ days), Añejo (1-3 years), and Extra Añejo (3+ years). Blanco tequilas do not spend time aging in oak, whereas the other three categories do. This is a smooth Tequila, delivered in a large, test tube-style bottle. It doesn’t smell like alcohol at all, which is a good thing for the sensitive nose, and with a lovely light gold colour, it’s the perfect summer drink.

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Añejo, like most agave spirits, is low in sugar content, making it a good choice for those who are trying to lose weight. Sallie SN, Ritou V, Bowden-Jones H, Voon V. Assessing international alcohol consumption patterns during isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic using an online survey: highlighting negative emotionality mechanisms. BMJ Open. 2020;10(11):e044276. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044276 Despite not being very complex or having remarkable tasting notes, 1800 Añejo is a reliable option for those on a budget. The first officially licensed tequila manufacturer was Jose Antonio Cuervo of Jalisco, Mexico, in 1758, after he was given the rights by King Ferdinand VI of Spain to cultivate a portion of land. Shortly thereafter, the production of tequila was banned, until 1795, when King Carlos IV lifted the ban. 1800 is widely known as the year in which tequila was first successfully aged in wood. [6] However, it is important to avoid mixing Tequila with sugary sodas as it can negate the benefits. Does it have carbs? Is it Keto friendly?Unlike bourbon, rye whiskey, or Scotch, which can benefit from a drop of water, Tequila does not improve with added water. Schrieks IC, Joosten MM, Klöpping-Ketelaars WAA, Witkamp RF, Hendriks HFJ. Moderate alcohol consumption after a mental stressor attenuates the endocrine stress response. Alcohol. 2016;57:29-34. doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2016.10.006 This is a smooth Tequila, with a subtle, warm agave fruitiness. It has the heavy texture and warming, heavy aromas of a very mature Tequila.

I like that I can really see the contents of the bottle, and that it isn’t obscured or masked by a giant label. Especially with something this dark and beautiful (artificial coloring notwithstanding), being able to see the spirit through the glass is something I appreciate. Distillers are not required to disclose the use of additives in Tequila as long as they do not exceed 1% of the total content.

However, the overpowering oak diminishes its balance, making it more akin to a French cognac than a Tequila. Once the fermentation is complete, what remains is a mildly alcoholic liquid that isn’t nearly pure or strong enough to be tequila. The next step in the process is to distill that spirit twice in copper pot stills to concentrate the spirits and raise the alcohol level.