Tromba Añejo (75cl, 40%)

A 100% blue agave añejo tequila from the Jalisco Highlands, created by Marco Cedano. Blue Weber agave matured seven to twelve years is slow-cooked in traditional stone and brick ovens, extracted by roller mill, fermented in stainless steel and double distilled in copper pot stills. The distillate rests in ex-Jack Daniel's American white oak barrels for up to 24 months, with barrels tasted monthly and bottled only when both Marco and Rodrigo Cedano agree it has reached its peak. The nose shows vanilla taffy, butterscotch, scented tobacco, light smoke, rice pudding sweetness and cooked agave. The palate moves from soft caramel and cacao into caramelised agave and baking spices, with pineapple, dried cherry and earthiness, plus dried pepper toward the peak. The finish is medium in length with lightly smoky vanilla, green wood sap and dried fruit, with agave remaining present.