88 Eighty Eight Tequila Anejo

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88 Eighty Eight Tequila Anejo

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2012 TEQUILA.net Awards - "Best of the Best" Best Lowland Añejo Tequila
2012 TEQUILA.net Awards - Best of the Best

Tequila 88 Eighty Eight Añejo

Tequila 88 Eighty Eight Añejo is 100% Blue Agave aged in the finest American oak bourbon barrels for over one year. This embodies an even richer Agave flavor and captivating aroma, providing an ultra premium Tequila that values the truest traditions of its craftsmanship and heritage.

Tequila 88 Eighty Eight is crafted using the most innovative fermentation and distillation techniques in the industry, a process so intricately detailed that it could do no less than to create the ultimate flavor-palette to arouse your taste buds. Tequila 88 is perfectly balanced with the elements of cooked Agave flavor and sweet aroma, a modern touch on a classic spirit.

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88 Eighty-Eight Añejo * Tasted May 2012 * Riedel Tequila Glass

Appearance: medium amber - slow tears
Aroma: mild agave & oak, light floral / citrus
Initial Taste: sweet agave, black pepper & cinnamon
Spirit Body: agave, oak, light bourbon & cherry
Finish / Aftertaste: warm citrus finish, minty / cinnamon aftertaste
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I've been hearing good things about Tequila 88 for a while, but never had a chance to try it until recently. Solid NOM, nice looking bottle...let's see how it tastes.

Aroma: A nice rich anejo on the nose. Notes of agave, oak, vanilla, ripe fruit and roasted nuts. Lots of scents, but they work well together.
Initial Taste: Sweet cooked agave, vanilla and oak.
Body: A thick and oily body. Almost chewy. The rich texture works well with the wood, vanilla and roasted nut flavors. The ripe fruit is present, but only lightly detectable.
Finish: There's a nice linger on the finish. A thick custard with vanilla, nuts and woody dark chocolate. It's like a good sundae.

Not a ton of agave in this 12-18 month aged anejo, but it has a really nice and rich flavor. This is perfect for late evening sipping. A nice complex set of flavors that work really well together. Sip it slowly...and enjoy!
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