{"product_id":"cava-de-oro-extra-aged-anejo-black-tequila-750ml","title":"Cava de Oro Extra Aged Anejo Black Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCava de Oro Extra Aged Añejo Black Tequila \u003c\/strong\u003eis the Partida family's longest-matured release, held five years in oak — well past the three-year minimum that qualifies a tequila as extra añejo. If you drink aged whiskey and want a tequila that behaves the same way in the glass, this is the bottle to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at NOM 1477, Tequila Puerta de Hierro in El Arenal, Jalisco — the first distillery on the Tequila Route, at Km 32 of the Guadalajara–Tepic highway. The Partida family has grown agave in the region for more than six generations, and Casa Cava de Oro was built alongside their own fields in 1999 so that estate-grown Blue Weber agave could go straight from harvest to still. Master tequilero Alberto Partida runs the maturation program, which leans on French oak red-wine casks rather than the ex-bourbon American oak that dominates the category. This release spends five years across a blend of French and American oak, including barrels with red-wine history, and is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in the brand's matte black bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, cinnamon bark, caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, nutmeg, and dried fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, toasted cinnamon, maple syrup, roasted agave, walnut, and a thread of dark cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long and gently sweet, with soft French-oak tannin holding the sugar in check rather than letting it spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive years is unusual even among extra añejos, and it is what separates this from the standard Añejo in the same range — the agave is still legible, but the wood has had time to build structure instead of just adding sweetness. Cava de Oro's extra añejo took a Gold Medal at Spirits of Mexico in 2012, and the black bottle has been the house's flagship presentation since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn or copita at room temperature. It stands up well after a rich meal — think grilled ribeye or mole negro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA five-year extra añejo from the Partida family's El Arenal distillery, made entirely from estate-grown Blue Weber agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e750mL, 40% ABV (80 proof), five years in French and American oak, NOM 1477, 100% blue agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCinnamon, caramel, vanilla, and nutmeg on the nose; maple syrup, toasted spice, and roasted agave on the palate; a long, softly sweet finish with restrained oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat in a Glencairn, no ice — chilling flattens the maple and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years of maturation is nearly double the extra añejo minimum, and the French oak red-wine cask program is the house signature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cava De Oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213078237432,"sku":"19283","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/cava-de-oro-extra-aged-anejo-black-tequila-750ml-keg-n-bottle-7278873.png?v=1787429591","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/cava-de-oro-extra-aged-anejo-black-tequila-750ml","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}