Los Abuelos Reposado (Lote 114-R) Amor Y Perros
| Production Details | |
|---|---|
| NOM : | 1493 , |
| Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
| Agave Region : | Jalisco (Tequila Valley) , |
| Region : | Jalisco (Los Valles) , |
| Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
| Extraction : | Tahona , |
| Water Source : | Deep well water , |
| Fermentation : | Wood fermentation tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers , |
| Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
| Still : | Copper Pot , |
| Aging : | American White Oak barrels, Used barrels, Sherry casks, Bourbon barrels , |
| ABV/Proof : | 41.6% abv (83-proof) |
| Other : | Rested in stainless steel, No additives, Blended batches |
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Nose: The nosing took me by surprise. For whatever reason, my preconceived impression conjured up a vision of stodgy old men in silk smoking jackets, stiffly sipping sherry, with Chamber Music droning in the background… What I got was a playful, bouncy, lively aromas. You can dance to this tune. Fruity and spicy. Dense ripe fruit, dried fruit. Vanilla, nutmeg, oranges. Teases of flinty minerals and white peppercorns. Flavor: Salty. Thick. Ripe peach flesh. Poblano heat. Almond/vanilla creaminess. There is weight to the style without being heavy. Some oak and barrel spice evident on exhalation as it blooms on the finish. Dangerously easy to sip.
I enjoy a good Sherry, so I really enjoyed this tequila. This has that Fortaleza profile and some dried fruit and nutty flavors coming from the sherry cask. There is some nice agave sweetness and some heat. This would sip nice with Crepe Suzette or an cinnamon orange Panna Cotta
Tasted during Additive Free Week
Tasted in Mexico during Additive Free Week. What a treat! I knocked some points for price and that on the flavor my personal preference isn’t for sherry cask, but this one is done well. Nice and complex with that sherry poking through even though it doesn’t totally overpower. Drinks slightly hotter than the ABV.
I don’t want to take points off for personally not being a Sherry fan because it is a well balanced product for what it is. That given, it finished very rich and Sherry forward but drank a bit hotter than I would expect. You can certainly find the Fortaleza profile through the finishing barrel which combined with the body was pleasant. I can see this being a favorite for some although it may be price prohibitive for many.
Loses points for price point.
This is higher ABV, so let it open up and breathe. Don’t rush it! When take your time it will reveal lots of interesting subtle aromas and flavors. The finish is moderately long. Some standard Fortaleza aromas are here, like butter and citrus. The sherry cask influence is a gentle touch, bringing some fresh fruit character to the aroma. The fruit and butter continues into the flavor. Price may be high, but with only 960 bottles available, it’s understandable coming from this legendary distillery.