{"product_id":"tequila-ocho-la-ladera-extra-anejo-single-estate","title":"Tequila Ocho La Ladera Extra Anejo Single Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTequila Ocho 2021 La Ladera Single Estate Extra Añejo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally mature, terroir-driven tequila made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Blue Weber agave harvested from Rancho La Ladera in the Jalisco Highlands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harvested in \u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged for \u003cstrong\u003ethree full years in tequila-seasoned American oak ex-American whiskey barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited Extra Añejo is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its extended barrel maturation, it retains Ocho’s signature cooked-agave character, layering it with dried fruit, dark chocolate, salted caramel, roasted coffee, nuts, orange peel, vanilla, and beautifully integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining philosophy behind Tequila Ocho is \u003cstrong\u003esingle-estate, vintage-specific tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each release identifies both the precise agave field and harvest year, allowing variations in soil, elevation, climate, and growing conditions to remain visible in the finished spirit rather than being blended away. La Ladera represents one of Ocho’s distinctive high-elevation Highland estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRancho La Ladera\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning “The Hillside,” is an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e86-acre, west-facing property at roughly 7,000 feet elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its rocky slopes contain shallow, red mineral-rich soil. Ocho notes that agaves from this difficult terrain tend to have below-average individual weight but maintain high sugar concentrations, producing notably sweet and concentrated flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction follows Ocho’s traditional, agave-focused methods. The tequila is made from \u003cstrong\u003eTequilana Weber Blue Agave\u003c\/strong\u003e, cooked in \u003cstrong\u003estone or brick ovens\u003c\/strong\u003e, crushed by roller mill, fermented in wooden tanks using open-air fermentation, and \u003cstrong\u003edouble distilled in copper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e. The La Ladera Extra Añejo release is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eNOM 1474\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Los Altos region of Jalisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this expression from Ocho’s younger releases is its extended maturation. The tequila spends \u003cstrong\u003ethree years in seasoned American oak barrels previously used for American whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the barrels have already held whiskey—and have been seasoned through prior use—the wood influence develops gradually, contributing complexity without completely masking the underlying agave and estate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, La Ladera Extra Añejo shows a \u003cstrong\u003edeep amber color with golden and subtle green reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nose opens with \u003cstrong\u003edried raisins and peach, dark chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla, cooked agave, toffee, and fresh oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a rich aromatic profile that balances mature barrel character with Ocho’s recognizable agave foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is rich and rounded, showing \u003cstrong\u003ecooked agave, roasted coffee, nuts, orange peel, black pepper, cherry, and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional layers of caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking spice develop as the tequila rests in the glass, giving it considerably more depth than a conventional Reposado or Añejo while still preserving the freshness of the agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong, warming, and exceptionally smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, with lingering vanilla, roasted coffee, fresh oak, cooked agave, dark chocolate, and peppery barrel spice. A rounded mouthfeel gives the tequila richness without making it excessively sweet or wood-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong\u003eTequila Ocho La Ladera Extra Añejo\u003c\/strong\u003e especially compelling is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003eone estate, one 2021 harvest, approximately 7,000-foot Highland terroir, traditional production methods, and three years of carefully controlled oak maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than transforming the tequila into an oak-dominated spirit, the extended aging adds coffee, chocolate, dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, and spice around a persistent core of cooked agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release also represents a relatively uncommon chapter in Ocho’s portfolio. The \u003cstrong\u003e2021 La Ladera Extra Añejo became available in 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking the brand’s first Extra Añejo release since 2022, and was presented in updated Ocho packaging with a custom wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it \u003cstrong\u003eneat at room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e in a tequila glass, copita, or Glencairn. Allow several minutes in the glass for the dried fruit, coffee, chocolate, citrus, and oak aromas to develop. This is primarily a sipping tequila, where its estate character and three-year maturation can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Tequila Ocho La Ladera Extra Añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-estate Extra Añejo tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e made from Blue Weber agave harvested exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eRancho La Ladera in 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is aged for three years in seasoned American oak ex-American whiskey barrels and bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the key specs of Tequila Ocho 2021 La Ladera Extra Añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tequila is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 La Ladera single-estate designation\u003c\/strong\u003e, spends \u003cstrong\u003e3 years in oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The release is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eNOM 1474\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat flavors characterize Tequila Ocho La Ladera Extra Añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003ecooked agave, raisins, peach, dark chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla, toffee, roasted coffee, nuts, orange peel, cherry, black pepper, cinnamon, and fresh oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a long vanilla-and-coffee finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Tequila Ocho La Ladera Extra Añejo made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe agave is traditionally \u003cstrong\u003eoven cooked, roller-milled, fermented in wooden tanks with open-air fermentation, and double distilled in copper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e. The spirit is then matured for three years in used American oak whiskey barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Tequila Ocho La Ladera Extra Añejo special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of \u003cstrong\u003esingle-estate 2021 agave, La Ladera’s rocky high-elevation red-mineral soils, traditional tequila production, and three years of seasoned American-oak maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result delivers the depth expected from an Extra Añejo while preserving the cooked-agave and mineral character central to Tequila Ocho’s terroir-focused philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F \u0026 A - ABG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525043392760,"sku":"80377","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/ocho-tequila-c-21.webp?v=1789587147","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/tequila-ocho-la-ladera-extra-anejo-single-estate","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}