Tequila Tapatío Excelencia Extra Añejo
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Tequila Tapatío Excelencia Extra Añejo, one of the oldest on the market, is prized by tequila aficionados.
We’re lucky to get the occasional allocation of this special Tapatío tequila. It’s rare—so grab a bottle when you can!
– Made by La Alteña distillery, founded by Don Felipe Camarena Hernández in 1937
– From 100% blue weber agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco
– Aged for 5 years in used barrels, then an additional 10 years in 5 liter glass jugs
– Extremely limited production
What’s it like?
Imagine the smoothest tequila you’ve ever had, then some more…
Tasting Profile
Palate: Sandalwood, baking spices, citrus and herbal notes of sage and thyme.
Finish: Elegant, refined, extremely smooth yet vibrant.
Alcohol 40% | 80 Proof | 750ml
“Revered among aficionados, this tequila represents one of the most authentic and meticulously produced Extra Añejo Tequilas in the world.”– The Tasting Alliance Judging Panel, The Tasting Alliance
Marko Karakasevic, on the origin of Excelencia
“During one of our trips to the La Alteña distillery, Carlos and I got to talking about the virtues of double aging. For Charbay it was our Rum in 2005, aged first in stainless then French oak. For Carlos it was a batch of Añejo in 1996, aged first in new American oak, then 20 liter glass jugs. People would try it at their distillery but it wasn’t available on the market. I asked to bottle some as Extra Añejo for Tapatío. This is the origin of Excelencia. Carlos distilled a second batch in 2000, aged in used 1996 Excelencia American Oak barrels for 5 years, stored in jugs for 10 years, then bottled in 2015.”
