As tequila enthusiasts prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there’s no better time to delve into the world of extra añejo tequilas—the crown jewels of Mexico’s revered spirit. With the Top Shelf 2024 Awards Gala on the horizon, anticipation is high as we unveil the finalists for the Best Extra Añejo Tequila from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Rodeo de las Aguas 5 Year Extra Añejo
Rodeo de las Aguas 5 Year Extra Añejo is a masterpiece of time and patience. Aged for five years in oak barrels, it boasts a deep mahogany color and a complex flavor profile. With notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice, this tequila offers a drinking experience that has impressed even the most discerning palates.
Alquimia Extra Añejo 14 Year
Situated in the highlands of Jalisco, this environmentally conscious distillery produces tequilas that are as exquisite as they are eco-friendly. With notes of dried fruit, chocolate, and oak, this tequila offers a smooth and velvety texture.
Alquimia Extra Añejo 6 Year
Aged for six years in oak barrels, Alquimia Extra Añejo 6 Year offers notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice.
Cantera Negra Extra Añejo
With nuanced notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak Cantera Negra Extra Añejo is the culmination of generations of expertise and craftsmanship.
1926 Don Roberto Extra Añejo
Aged for a minimum of four years in specially selected oak barrels, this tequila exudes sophistication and complexity. With decadent notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and toasted oak, each sip of Don Roberto Extra Añejo is a celebration of time, tradition, and the artistry of tequila making.
As we raise a toast to the finalists for the Best Extra Añejo Tequila, let us celebrate the rich cultural heritage and time-honored traditions that make tequila a spirit like no other.
