The nose is absolutely smashing, with a fruity, bright and clean scent. Upon entry, the flavor is soft, somewhat oak forward and dry. This opens up into a slightly spicy, round and tempered agave character. The fruit and oak intertwine to perfection, each one sharing the spotlight. There is a slight minty edge on the finish, leaving things crisp, and refreshing. Definitely a fine sipper for very special occasions, this expression is the pinnacle of the Partida line.
About this bottle
Partida Elegante is an extra añejo 100% blue agave tequila. The blue agave is grown in the Tequila Valley in Jalisco near a dormant volcano which created soil ideal for growing the blue agave plants. The plants are harvested after 7 to 10 years. The harvested piñas are cooked immediately following harvest in a stainless steel autoclave. The agave juices are then fermented slowly for 36-40 hours before being distilled twice in traditional pot stills. The distilled spirit is then aged for at least 40 month in American bourbon barrels.
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Tried this in part of a flight with gran patron burdeos, Herradura Seleccion Suprema, this, and Rey Sol. Great stuff with notes of cooked agave, chocolate, salted caramel, minerals, pepper, brine, oak, and tropical fruits like melons.
This tequila lives up to its name; it is simply elegant in all senses.
Simply delicious
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