ArteNOM 1146 Tequila Anejo (82.6 proof) 750ml

Strength: 41.34% Alc (82.6 proof).
Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave (Tequilana Weber).
Region: Mexico> Jalisco > Tequila> Los Highlands> Atotonlico el Alto.
Notes: Additive-Free, Roller mill extraction, autoclave (low pressure), deep well water, copper pot still, 2x distilled.

Description: ArteNOM is a project created to represent only the finest Master Distillers of Mexico within the specific geographical area where tequila can be produced. Tequilena distillery (NOM1146) is owned and operated by the renowned Enrique Fonseca. Enrique Fonseca is known for the Fuenteseca Reserva line of aged tequila and Cierto tequila, the most awarded tequila in history.

Tequilena distillery is famous for its traditional production methods and unique aging process involving French and American oak. Using only Blue Weber agave from the highlands (4,600 ft.) of Jalisco and a firm commitment to additive-free tequila. Aged in French oak for a minimum of 14 months, then transferred into toasted American white oak for another I4 months. Creating a masterful, smooth, and complex Tequila.

TEQUILA DEFINITION: Tequila is a regional alcoholic beverage made only with the Agave Tequilana Blue Weber plant. Production methods are based on the Official Tequila Standard regulated by the Tequila Regulartoy Council (CRT) in Mexico. Tequila must be made in one of these five states of Mexico: Jalisco and parts of Guanajuanto, Tamaulipas, Michoacan and Nayarit. Additive-Free Tequila's will only use 100% Blue Weber Agave, water, and yeast. Lastly, the tequila should have an alcohol content between 35% abv and 55% abv (alcohol by volume).

Silver/Blanco: generally no oak ageing.
Reposado: Meaning “rested,” aged in wood barrels for 2 months to 12 months.
Anejo: Aged in oak barrels between 1 and 3 years.
Extra Anejo: Aged in oak barrels for a minimum maturation of 3 years.