Avion Reserva 44 Extra Anejo (75cl, 40%)

Avion Reserva 44 is an extra anejo tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave, produced in Jesus Maria in the highlands of Jalisco. The agave pinas are slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens for 72 hours, then small-batch distilled and subjected to a proprietary ultra-slow filtration process. It is aged 44 months: 43 months in oak barrels, then a final month in smaller petite barrels rotated by hand each day. The nose opens with deep roasted agave and rich caramel, layered with toasted oak and marzipan, with vanilla, light citrus, dried fruit and spice. The palate is full-bodied and lush, with dark chocolate, butterscotch, cinnamon, dried fruit, sweet agave, tres leches richness and ripe mango. The finish is long and gently warming, with vanilla, eucalyptus and toasted spice.