Cazcanes No. 7 Anejo Tequila

 

Tequilera Tap (NOM 1614), Amatitan, Jalisco

40% ABV

 

Cazcanes claims to make their tequila according to a 300-year-old indigenous recipe found in a moonshine jungle still.  Whether that's lore or reality, they do check all the right boxes - slow cook using autoclaves, stainless steel pot still, use mountain spring water, age in a mix of new and used American oak, and are certified additive-free (says so right on the bottle). Each batch is unique in profile and proof.  The No. 7 has notes of roast agave, caramelized sugar, barrel spice of of oak, burnt sugar from char and some agave spice of roasted pepper.  Bold flavor throughout and a lingering finish to savor.