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Title:
Fuenteseca Reserva 15 Year Extra Añejo Tequila
Description:
The Fuenteseca Reserva 15 Year Extra Añejo Tequila is a highly-regarded, limited-release expression known for its complexity, dryness, and unique aging process. It is available for purchase from various online retailers, with prices generally around $600-$700.
Tasting Notes & Profile
This tequila is celebrated for achieving a complex, dry character that balances the influence of the barrel with the essence of the agave. It is a rare expression that stands out from more common, sweeter extra añejos.
Color: Surprisingly pale for its age, described as a light amber or aged mahogany, a result of the specific aging process.
Aroma: Intriguing nose featuring notes of agave, white pepper, oak, crushed pine, and caramel.
Palate: The palate is complex and dry, with an assertive spiciness that mellows into notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and dark chocolate.
Finish: Offers a velvety smoothness with a lasting impression, featuring a subtle bitterness and a medium-length finish, according to some reviewers.
Production Details
Agave: Crafted from highland agave harvested in Atotonilco, Jalisco, Mexico, with different vintages (e.g., 1998, 2006) available at different times.
Aging: Aged for 15 years in a dry, earthen-floor cellar in Atotonilco el Alto. It matures primarily in American white oak that previously held bourbon or California red wine, with a small percentage (around 3%) in French oak to add complexity.
Master Distiller: The expression is the work of Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca, known for experimenting with barrel types, storage conditions, and altitudes to achieve nuanced spirits.
Proof: Bottled at 43.5% ABV (87 proof).
Tasting Notes & Profile
This tequila is celebrated for achieving a complex, dry character that balances the influence of the barrel with the essence of the agave. It is a rare expression that stands out from more common, sweeter extra añejos.
Color: Surprisingly pale for its age, described as a light amber or aged mahogany, a result of the specific aging process.
Aroma: Intriguing nose featuring notes of agave, white pepper, oak, crushed pine, and caramel.
Palate: The palate is complex and dry, with an assertive spiciness that mellows into notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and dark chocolate.
Finish: Offers a velvety smoothness with a lasting impression, featuring a subtle bitterness and a medium-length finish, according to some reviewers.
Production Details
Agave: Crafted from highland agave harvested in Atotonilco, Jalisco, Mexico, with different vintages (e.g., 1998, 2006) available at different times.
Aging: Aged for 15 years in a dry, earthen-floor cellar in Atotonilco el Alto. It matures primarily in American white oak that previously held bourbon or California red wine, with a small percentage (around 3%) in French oak to add complexity.
Master Distiller: The expression is the work of Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca, known for experimenting with barrel types, storage conditions, and altitudes to achieve nuanced spirits.
Proof: Bottled at 43.5% ABV (87 proof).
Brewery or Distillery:
NOM 1146
Size:
750 mL
Barcode:
741638952117
Alcohol Percent:
87
Type of Alcohol:
Tequila: Extra Añejo
Year:
2006
Date Added:
2025-11-30 17:42:02
Percent Remaining:
100
Date Added:
2025-11-30 17:42:02
