Sustainable tequila brand, Mijenta Tequila releases its most exclusive and refined expression to date, Añejo Gran Reserva.
Ana Maria Romero Mena, the Maestra Tequilera who oversaw the entire development process from sourcing the agave to hand-selecting the barrels, aged the spirit for 18 months in a series of hand-selected casks to create its unique and sophisticated flavor profile.
The ultra-premium small-batch spirit will be limited to 2,160 bottles in its first release.
On the subtleties behind its bespoke aging process, the Maestra Tequilera shared, “We developed a unique approach to create Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva that makes it unlike any other aged tequila. The process begins by allowing the tequila to mature in American white oak barrels before it is transferred to French oak barrels, which begin to develop its flavor profile and texture. Further aging in acacia barrels enhances the body while adding a light herbal and citrus note before the final two months are completed in cherry oak casks – as opposed to the more traditional sherry casks – which enhances the fruity notes. Importantly, Mijenta tequila never includes additional sweeteners or flavors – its taste profile comes entirely from the agave, traditional distillation methods and time spent maturing to perfection.”
Created by Co-Founder and Director of Sustainability, Elise Som, Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva’s packaging design is inspired by the midnight blue sky in the highlands of Arandas where the Centzon Totochtin folk story is depicted under a glowing crescent moon.
Mijenta is always carefully crafted with a commitment to environmental sustainability and support for the local community. All paper-related components (label and box) are made of agave waste and the organization is committed to sustainable practices, minimizing its environmental impact.
The Añejo joins Mijenta’s highly acclaimed Blanco and Reposado expressions. Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva is produced using the award-winning Blanco as its base, a limited quantity of which is reserved expressly to produce this spirit. The tequila undergoes an intricate 18-month aging process during which it matures in four different types of hand-selected casks, each of which brings a unique property to the final expression. This aging process creates a complex, intense and refined profile distinct from other añejo tequilas.
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Source: Mixology News
