Aged 14 months in a rare blend of French, American, and Hungarian oak, Penta Anejo Tequila from Arandas, Jalisco bridges the world of classic anejo and extra-aged profiles with uncommon depth and elegance.Crafted at Casa Tequilera de Arandas under NOM 1499, Penta is produced using a distinctive combination of champagne and tequila yeasts, a technique that sets it apart in the highland Jalisco tradition. The triple-oak aging regimen imparts a layered complexity that rewards those seeking more than a standard anejo experience. Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, earthy undertones, and warm baking spice Palate: Cooked agave sweetness, rich vanilla, deeply toasted oak, and a kiss of cinnamon Finish: Rich and slightly dry with a long, satisfying oak-forward farewell Penta Anejo holds its own in a classic Old Fashioned, where the oak and vanilla notes harmonize beautifully with a whisper of bitters, and it brings welcome warmth and depth to a Tequila Manhattan.Best enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to fully appreciate its complexity. Distilled from blue agave in the highlands of Arandas, Jalisco, Penta Anejo is a distinguished pour for the agave enthusiast who leans toward richly aged expressions.
