Gran Patron Tequila Extra Anejo Piedra

Wine Enthusiast 97 points - Patron’s first-ever extra anejo is aged at least three years, and is named for the stone wheel (piedra) that crushes agave to make Tequila. It has an amber hue and a rich aroma that mixes caramel, dried fruit and peppery notes. The palate is silky and rounded, with lots of caramel and oak up front, tapering off gently with anise, ginger and cinnamon. Top 100 2016.Kara Newman, May/2016

This extraordinary extra anejo tequila is crafted entirely from the “Tahona” process, a time consuming and ancient method for creating tequila. To produce Gran Patron Piedra, first we select the highest-quality, 100 percent agave from the Highlands of Jalisco, which we then steam-cook and slowly crush with a large volcanic stone Tahona wheel. The resulting juice is then fermented and distilled along with the agave fiber. Piedra, which means “stone” in Spanish, is one of very few tequilas that is still produced in this age-old way. After distillation, Gran Patron Piedra is meticulously aged for more than three years in new American and French oak barrels for a deep mahogany color and sweet, subtle aroma of fruit, fresh mushroom, light citrus, and toasted French oak. The distinctive Gran Patron Piedra bottle, which was inspired by the Tahona stone, is packaged in an elegant box that converts into a beautiful display case. - See more at: http://www.patrontequila.com/bottle/Gran+Patron+Piedra#sthash.8nQD8oQF.dpuf

40% Alc. Vol.