Herradura Seleccion Suprema Anejo

Created in 1990, Selección Suprema is made from 100 percent Tequilana Weber Blue Agave. Its strength is 40% alcohol by volume and rests in barrels for 49 months. Excellence is the word to describe Seleccion Suprema. Limited edition masterpiece, made from the best of our estate grown mature agaves, creates this magical product without equal. Not the most expensive of commercial Tequilas, but proudly, the best Tequila in the world. This product has received the most valued accolades from around the world. The best agave plants, the oldest oven, the talent of the distilling master and the priceless time of its long rest, produce the magic of this unique product.

Average user rating from: 6 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)		96
Aroma-Nose		96
Initial Taste		97
Body		96
Finish		97
Smoothness		97
Price		88
Presentation		97

 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

August 15, 2007

Written by tvJefe   -  View all my reviews  - Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)		98
Aroma-Nose		98
Initial Taste		98
Body		98
Finish		98
Smoothness		98
Price		90
Presentation		96

Herradura Seleccion Suprema is the standard by which I measure all anejo tequilas. It is, hands-down, one of the best anejo tequilas I have ever tasted. It is very rich, full-bodied, and complex. Tequila Joe absolutely nailed it with his description of a dense, heavy - almost syrupy feel.

For an anejo, I would say it has only moderate agave flavor on the back end; but what struck me was the exceptionally long duration of flavor, even when compared to other high-end tequilas like Gran Centenario Extra Anejo.

The presentation is classy to say the least. Simple, elegant, classic. Yes, it's $300 a bottle. It's not for everyday. But if you want to have one super high-end tequila in your collection, you can't go wrong with this one.

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June 19, 2007

Written by Tequila Joe   -  View all my reviews  - #1 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)		94
Aroma-Nose		94
Initial Taste		94
Body		94
Finish		94
Smoothness		94
Price		94
Presentation		94

Herradura Seleccion Suprema Anejo NOM 1119 Tasted on 6/15/07 at 7:00pm. I tried this tequila at Zocalo in Sacramento and tasted it in a Riedel glass. This bottle has a unique design and comes with a wooden box. With a golden amber brown color, this tequila has intense aromas of vanilla and floral. Other aromas include moderate fruit and caramel with mild earth and spice. The tequila has a heavy mouth feel and on the first sip is sweet and syrupy with a hint of bitterness. Herradura Seleccion Suprema Anejo has numerous arrays of flavors due to its 49 months of aging. However, I thought this tequila was somewhat overpowering. Intense flavors of caramel, floral, and vanilla are followed by moderate to intense agave. Moderate notes include earth and wood. With a long duration of flavor, tastes of mild fruit and hints of spice bring this tequila to a numbing finish. Herradura Seleccion Suprema Anejo has received the rating of 94 points out of 100.

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April 14, 2007

Written by Rosco   -  View all my reviews  - Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)		99
Aroma-Nose		100
Initial Taste		98
Body		99
Finish		98
Smoothness		99
Price		100
Presentation		100

OKay, so itook my brother in law to Trece Lounge in Dallas, to watch me sip a glass of this stuff, and of course he paid for it, since he and his friends decided to finish my whole brand new bottle of this stuff, didn't even get a chance to enjoy it, so i made him pay $45.00 for a glass and watch me enjoy it, and take notes of what i though, kinda showing him what to look for, you never know ,he might actually learn to appreciate this one day,accompanied by a medium well sirlion steak, this was awesome!!!!What can I say? AY caramba! Dark gold in color, this beauty is a definate wow on the attack with its pungent aromas. High levels of oak and smoke are combined with aromas of cream soda that mask the agave intensity. Underlying hints of white pepper and citrus are delicately woven into the bouquet. Almost oily in the mouth, the tequila is slightly sweet. Slight earthy agave, pepper, loads of caramel and oak flavors run wild on the palate. The finish is long with no bitterness, full of sweet oak and whisky flavors. An absolute must have for your collection!

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April 05, 2007

Written by chekm8   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)		96
Aroma-Nose		95
Initial Taste		98
Body		93
Finish		98
Smoothness		100
Price		80
Presentation		92

Absolutely the BEST sipping tequila. If price were no object, this is what I would drink everyday.

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March 30, 2007

Written by anejospirit   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating (weighted)		94
Aroma-Nose		95
Initial Taste		97
Body		94
Finish		96
Smoothness		90
Price		75
Presentation		99

Like all Tequilas, Seleccion Suprema is made from blue agave tequilana weber (agave). The agave is harvested after at least 7 years and then cooked in stone ovens for several hours. Then the juices are extracted, fermented and double distilled into 110 proof. Finally it is set in oak barrels for three years diluted with water to 80 proof and now we have Selleccion Suprema.

The first thing that strikes you about Seleccion Suprema is the seductive aroma of the agave and the rich oak presence. It is the scent of caramel and strong vanilla, of the coffee beans with a touch of chocolate that lingers in the palate. In short, part of heaven in a bottle...

Now that the aroma part of the exercise has ended, a little about the actual flavor of the tequila. This is simply heaven for me, being an avid lover of tequila in all its many forms (blanco, joven, reposado and anejo). The rich sweetness of the agave contrasts well with the tannins that dry your mouth. Strong without having the bite of mixtos, this tequila confirms the aromas which we identified before, this is an extremely complex alcohol.

While I know that some of the more traditional tequila drinkers out there will be disturbed by so much aging and will say that a blanco or a light reposado is the real thing, taste of true tequila. I find that Seleccion Suprema gives a good balance between the agave and the wood, fabulously aromatic and long lasting. Perfect for the end to a long day just at room temperature served in a cognac snifter to be swirled and sipped.

For those margarita lovers this is not the tequila you want to use, it will be a waste of a beautiful spirit to combine it with anything. Only to drink by itself?

The presentation surpassed only by a few cognacs and maybe one or two tequilas, the bottle is crystal with a wonderful design, perfect for a collector of fine spirits.

One of the classiest tequilas must-have for anyone who enjoys high-end spirits, not for every day but for special occasions since price is very steep ($250 to $300 a bottle of 750ml).

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