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Xicaru Añejo Mezcal

— Respect for tradition —

Inspiration
Fernando Santibañez had a passion for mezcal and its limitless possibilities. Using his years of experience and his love for mezcal, Fernando respectfully combined the traditions of mezcal with those of barrel aging to create a unique expression in Xicaru Añejo.

Production
Xicaru Añejo is made with traditional methods from 100% Maguey espadin. It rests for a minimum of one year in medium-toasted, used American oak barrels and is finished to 86 proof. Used barrels are employed to prevent over-aging, and the higher proof helps to maintain the essential characteristics of mezcal.

Origin:
Oaxaca, Mexico
Mash:
Tahona method
Barrel:
Used American Oak
Palenque:
Matatlán
Fermentation:
Natural
Barrel toast:
Medium
Maguey:
100% espadin
Fermentation Tank:
Pine vat
Aging:
Minimum 12 months
Oven:
Conical stone
Still:
Copper alembic
Proof:
86
Wood:
Mesquite & ocote
Distillation:
Double
NOM:
F193D
Origin:
Oaxaca, Mexico
Mash:
Tahona method
Barrel:
Used American Oak
Barrel toast:
Medium
Palenque:
Matatlán
Fermentation:
Natural
Maguey:
100% espadin
Fermentation Tank:
Pine vat
Oven:
Conical stone
Still:
Copper alembic
Wood:
Mesquite & ocote
Distillation:
Double
Aging:
Minimum 12 months
Proof:
86
NOM:
F193D

Tasting Notes
The patience required for barrel aging is rewarded with a fuller, more concentrated and complex mezcal. Notes of vanilla and oak contribute a new aroma, flavor and sweetness that delicately balance with the smoke and maguey.
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Jaguar With Age
The jaguars representing Xicaru reflect the characteristics of each type of mezcal. For Xicaru Silver, the jaguar is active, whereas in Reposado he is resting. His breath of fire on Xicaru 102° indicates higher proof. The serene jaguar representing Xicaru Añejo is composed – without need to prove anything to anyone, he is confident in his wisdom and strength.

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