El Bandido Yankee Añejo Tequila is a 100% blue agave, additive-free tequila that is aged for 12 months.
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Origin: Crafted at the historic El Viejito distillery (NOM 1107) in the Highlands (Los Altos) of Jalisco, Mexico.
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Master Distiller: Karina Rojo.
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Aging: Matured for 12 months in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels that were stripped and re-charred.
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Alcohol by Volume: 40% ABV (80 proof).
Tasting Notes
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Aroma (Nose): Features intense notes of toasted vanilla, cooked agave, butterscotch, white pepper, and cinnamon.
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Taste (Palate): Delivers an agave-forward core with nuances of vanilla, cherry, baking spices, woody notes, and toasted almonds.
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Finish: A long, lingering finish marked by black pepper, oak, nutmeg, cinnamon, and orange peel.
Serving Suggestion
It is best enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to let its aromatic layers open up. It also serves as an excellent base for spirit-forward cocktails like a Tequila Old Fashioned or a Tequila Manhattan.
