Dulce Vida Organic Anejo Tequila

The Dulce Vida Añejo Tequila is an organic tequila produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Here’s a breakdown of its key characteristics based on the search results:

Key Features:

• Type: Añejo Tequila, meaning “aged.”
• Organic: Made from 100% USDA-certified organic Blue Weber Agave.
• Agave Source: Los Altos Highlands of Jalisco.
• Aging: Aged for 24 months (2 years) in American Bourbon Whiskey barrels. Some sources mention single barrel aging.
• Production Process:
  • Agave piñas are slow-roasted in stainless steel autoclaves for about 20 hours.
  • Milled and rinsed, resulting in “must” (sweet liquid).
  • Open-air fermentation at ambient temperatures using their yeast strain.
  • Double distillation.
  • Aged in select American Oak whiskey barrels.
• NOM: 1443.
• Additive-Free: Dulce Vida emphasizes that their tequilas are pure and powerful, without additives.
• ABV: Typically available at 80 proof (40% ABV), but a 100 proof (50% ABV) version also exists.

Tasting Notes:

The tasting notes vary slightly depending on the proof:

• 80 Proof:
  • Aroma: Hints of vanilla and cinnamon, subtly sweet with tropical fruit notes, American Bourbon Whiskey.
  • Palate: Intense agave and fruit notes with delicate flashes of vanilla and wood. Some detect vanilla, jalapeño, tropical fruit, cinnamon, and clove.
  • Finish: Sweet and smooth, long-lasting.
• 100 Proof:
  • Aroma: American Bourbon Whiskey, agave, oak, vanilla, caramel, banana, mint, hazelnut.
  • Palate: Intense fruit notes, vanilla, caramel, oak, barrel spice, cooked agave, subtle dried fruit, cherry, baking spices. Some find a medicinal or bitter note.
  • Finish: Sweet and smooth, can have an ethanol linger or be quicker than desired with light agave and alcohol notes. Some note a spicy crispness and a long, enjoyable, nutty finish.

Overall Impression:

Dulce Vida Añejo Tequila is generally considered a smooth and flavorful tequila with a noticeable influence from the bourbon barrels, imparting vanilla and caramel notes alongside the cooked agave and fruit characteristics. The 100 proof version offers a bolder and more concentrated flavor experience. It’s often recommended for sipping neat or on the rocks, and also works well in premium cocktails.

Awards:

• Double Gold Medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Best Añejo of 2010 from Tequila.net.

The cost varies according to your country of residence.

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