The oak barrel is a mere frame for a masterpiece in character
Caramel and almond/hazelnut predominate with some degree of baking spice
vanilla and hints of citron predominate
It achieves a perfect balance between nose and palate and is unique in that is offers complex flavours imparted by the clay pot distillation
Tapatio Tequila Excelencia extra anejo is typically made for the private consumption of the Carlos Camarena family
Calle 23 Criollo Tequila (700ml / 49.3%) $400-$499 The oak barrel is aCalle 23 starts with the careful selection of blue agave plants, sourced from 'Los Altos de Jalisco' (The Highlands) area, between the town of Tepatitlan and Arandas. Calle 23 Criollo is specifically made from the smaller ripe agaves of the same name "Criollo". In this area, the agave plants benefit from hot and sunny dry periods, followed by heavy rainy seasons, and a fertile soil, high in minerals, which produces richer and higher quality agaves,