{"product_id":"calle-23-anejo-tequila-100-agave-70cl","title":"Calle 23 Anejo Tequila 100% Agave - 70CL","description":"\u003cp\u003e2000 metres above sea level in Mexico’s Jalisco state lie the Jalisco highlands and perhaps the world’s richest terroir for Blue Weber Agave. It was here that French ex-pat Sophie Decobecq founded Calle 23, distiller of some of Mexico’s finest tequila. Using her background of Biochemistry and Engineering, over a six year period, Sophie gradually developed the legendary Calle 23 tequilas that the world enjoys today.  \u003cbr\u003eEuropean precision and French flair meets pristine Mexican Blue Agave for a match made in heaven. Jalisco’s highland tequilas are lighter, more floral and fruity than those from the lowlands and Calle 23’s are front and centre here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalle 23 Añejo Tequila is a 100% blue Weber agave spirit featuring 40% ABV and a 70 cl bottle size. It delivers rich notes of vanilla, coffee, and oak, crafted through artisanal highland distilling methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Nose: Freshly baked vanilla, warm oak, ripe banana, and toasted almond complement hints of caramel and cinnamon.\u003cbr\u003e•    Palate: A velvety oak-driven body with black pepper and cinnamon is supported by the sweetness of cooked agave.\u003cbr\u003e•    Finish: Creamy and lingering, featuring caramel, dark chocolate, vanilla, and baked agave, closing with a subtle minty freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilling Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter seven years of maturity, Blue Agave hearts (piñas) are cooked at low pressure in stainless steel autoclaves before undergoing double distillation in stainless steel pot stills using custom-selected yeast strains. The spirit is then aged for 16 months in ex-bourbon oak casks previously used in Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions and Cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Neat: Sip it neat at room temperature in a copita to fully appreciate the complex agave and wood integration.\u003cbr\u003e•    Old Fashioned Twist: Mix with a dash of agave nectar and orange bitters over a large ice block to accentuate the coffee and dark chocolate undertones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Main Course: Pair with slow-roasted pork belly or grilled flank steak, where the savoury caramel and char notes match the rich meat.\u003cbr\u003e•    Dessert: Enjoy alongside dark chocolate truffles, flan, or pecan pie to highlight the vanilla and mocha qualities of the spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amathus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55064891326807,"sku":null,"price":72.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/Calle.jpg?v=1789731549","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/calle-23-anejo-tequila-100-agave-70cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}