El Cristiano Extra Añejo is the flagship expression from El Cristiano, made from 100% Blue Weber agave harvested at a minimum of six years old from the Los Altos highlands of Arandas, Jalisco, and produced additive-free at Casa Tequilera de Arandas (NOM 1499). It rests three years in re-charred American oak ex-Tennessee whiskey barrels, with the bung removed monthly to release built-up gas and oxygenate the spirit, deepening it to a dark amber with bright copper hues. El Cristiano was founded by Karan and Nitin Khanna, and the brand directs a portion of every sale to the El Cristiano Foundation, which supports women and children in Arandas; its production team is 100% female, paid above-average wages.
CHARACTER
Caramel: leads the nose
Nutmeg: named alongside caramel on the nose
Dried Fruit: prune, raisin and dates run through nose and palate
Cinnamon: joins the nose alongside honey
Honey: rounds out the nose
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Caramel and nutmeg with prune, cinnamon and honey.
PALATE- White oak driven, with sweet fruit notes of raisin and dates.
FINISH- Luxurious and smooth.
