Crafted to let the agave speak, Atanasio Anejo tequila spends just 13 months in American white oak barrels, a deliberate choice by Maestro Tequilero Rene Carranza that preserves the soul of the spirit without letting wood take over.Produced at NOM 1599 in the highlands of San Pedro de los Landeros, Jalisco, this small-batch, additive-free anejo reflects the meticulous hand of a master distiller who understands restraint. Shorter aging means the cooked agave character of the blanco underneath remains vivid, layered only with the warmth oak and time naturally provide. Nose: Cooked agave, bourbon sweetness, caramel, and butterscotch Palate: Rich cooked agave with dominant wood flavors giving way to honey, caramel, dried cherries, and butterscotch Finish: Slightly smoky and sweet with the pleasing dryness of American oak lingering at the close Atanasio Anejo shines in an Old Fashioned, where its caramel and dried cherry notes play beautifully against a touch of bitters, or served in a Tequila Manhattan for a refined evening pour.Best enjoyed neat or over a large rock to appreciate its full range of flavor. Atanasio Anejo is an additive-free highland tequila from San Pedro de los Landeros, Jalisco, made in limited small batches.
