An elegant, Cristalino Añejo Tequila by Hacienda Los Camichines in Jalisco (Los Valles), Mexico crafted with a blend of Añejo & Extra Añejo tequilas, 2X distilled in copper pot stills & aged in new American oak before being finished in Calvados casks. It undergoes meticulous filtration through Mexican silver, resulting in a crystal-clear tequila before being bottled at 40% ABV. It has a delicate birth with hints of agave, wood, earth, fruit, flowers, herbs & spices; while an off-dry life adds hints of apple, orange zest, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, honey & oak; that led to a balanced & floral death of medium length with hint of rose & jasmine.
About this bottle
Like all other Gran Centenario tequilas, this is made with 100% blue weber agave. For this Cristalino bottling, añejo and extra añejo tequilas which were matured in American oak barrels are blended. Then the aged blend is finishes its maturation in Calvados casks for a few months. Notably, this bottling marks the first time the brand has used these French apple brandy barrels. Lastly, and uniquely, the tequila is filtered using Mexican silver to obtain its crystal-clear appearance. Available nationwide as of November 2022. (SRP $79.99)
How it tastes
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Very clean smooth taste
Tastes like this
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.