Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila is a highly regarded, premium tequila known for its extended aging and complex flavor profile.

Key Features:

• Type: Extra Añejo Tequila, aged for a minimum of 5 years, with some tequilas in the blend reaching up to 12 years of age.

• Agave Source: 100% Blue Weber Agave, estate-grown in the Highlands of Jalisco (Atotonilco). Only mature “Maduro” and “Pinto” agaves are hand-selected.

• Production Process:
  • Agave is slow-cooked in steam ovens (hornos) for 28-32 hours at low pressure.
  • Juice extraction using a self-engineered screw press.
  • Open-tank fermentation using proprietary yeast, lasting 72-96 hours.
  • Unique dual distillation process: approximately 80% in copper pot stills and 20% in a Coffey (column) still. This blend aims to achieve a balance of flavors.
  • Aged in a combination of dark European oak barrels (primarily French oak sourced from wine regions like Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley, as well as some from Napa) and finished in Oloroso sherry casks.
  • Natural spring volcanic water is used.
  • Additive-free, verified by Tequila Matchmaker.
• NOM: 1146 (La Tequileña distillery).
• Master Distiller: Enrique Fonseca, blended by Sergio Mendoza.
• ABV: 40% (80 proof).

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Complex and inviting, with notes of dried figs and apricots, coffee beans, old leather, tobacco, toasted nuts, and a lavish aroma of black cherries. Hints of caramel and cooked agave are also present.

• Palate: Exceptionally smooth and rich, with flavors of dried apricots and stewed cherries backed by baking spices like clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sweet notes of toffee and chocolate are also prominent, along with a hint of agave and salted caramel.

• Finish: Long-lasting, soft, and velvety, with a harmonious blend of caramel candy, baking spices, and a touch of Mexican chocolate. Lingering notes of oak and fruit.

Overall Impression:

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo is considered a masterpiece of aging and craftsmanship. It’s an exceptionally smooth and complex tequila that beautifully balances the cooked agave character with the rich influence of the diverse oak and sherry cask finishing. It’s best enjoyed neat as a sipping tequila to fully appreciate its depth and nuanced flavors, often compared to a fine after-dinner brandy.

Awards:

• Tequila of the Year 2022 at the London Spirits Competition, earning a Gold Medal with 93 points.
• Best Extra Añejo Tequila at the 2024 New York World Spirits Competition.
• Gold Medal at the London Spirits Competition.

These awards highlight the exceptional quality and appreciation for this extra añejo tequila by industry experts.

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