Gifts from JalIsco

It’s been a banner year for Agave. We’ve started to see more interest in the wide world of Mezcal, but one Agave spirit still stands tall above the rest. Tequila still commands the market place, yet fewer exciting projects seem to come out every year. What we did have this year were the release of one of Lowland Tequilas finest distilleries own brands and with it one of the best Anejo Tequila I’ve ever had. This isn’t the what a lot of people think of when they get aged tequila, which is often tarted up with fillers and flavors to prevent it from feeling harsh. Instead this is just excellent quality spirit aged in old wood for over three years. Nothing better, but not for your sweet tooth tequila drinkers. A perfect gift for anyone who is serious about Agave.

Cascahuin Extra Anejo Tequila (750ml) $100

The exceptional Cascahuin Distillery in the city of El Arenal is one of the finest in the Lowland. Not only are they committed to quality like few other distillers in Jalisco, they've been crucial in the re-creation of the ancestral style of tequilas for Siembra Spirits as well as recently constructed a Tahona press on their property. They use only the finest fully mature agave and represent an authenticity that is lost in almost all but a tiny handful of tequila producers. Their extremely rare and limited Extra Anejo is the culmination of years of patience. This cooked in their traditional brick ovens before being crushed on roller mills. Fermented without the fibers and distilled on small copper potstills before being aged for more than three years in used American white oak. Bottled at a vibrant 86 proof, this is what truly authentic Anejo tequila should taste like. No additives, no flavorings, no sugar, just pure agave goodness.