A rare, undiluted expression of what Jalisco tequila can truly be, Codigo 1530 Anejo Barrel Strength is bottled straight from the cask at exactly the proof nature intended, without a drop of water added.Crafted at Varo Destileria in Amatitan, Jalisco under NOM 1616, this limited-release anejo rests for over two years in Napa Valley Cabernet French White Oak wine barrels, a finishing choice that lends extraordinary depth and a vinous richness rarely found in the category. Nose: Warm caramelized vanilla, rich dark chocolate, and toasted oak with a whisper of dried fruit from the wine barrel influence. Palate: Bold and layered, with baking spice, roasted cocoa, butterscotch, and a subtle red fruit sweetness carried by the full barrel-strength weight. Finish: Long and warming, with lingering oak tannins, vanilla cream, and a dry chocolatey fade that rewards patience. Exceptional neat or on a single large ice cube, this barrel-strength anejo also elevates a classic Old Fashioned or a Oaxacan-style cocktail where its proof and complexity can shine without being lost.Best enjoyed slowly in a Glencairn or wide-mouthed snifter to fully open the aromas. Produced from highland and lowland blue Weber agave in Amatitan, Jalisco.
