| Rating | 95 2023 Top 50 |
| Style | Tequila |
| Classification | Añejo |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 42% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $106.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2023-12-19 |
Amatiteña Añejo Tequila Review
Amatiteña’s blanco sparked a lot of debate among VinePair tasters. None argued against the quality of the spirit, but its decidedly complex profile (think: savory mezcal sans smoke) led some to question whether most drinkers want their tequila to taste this way. (If this sounds appealing to you, though, you should definitely pick up a bottle.) Regardless, this añejo shows that time in oak has helped tame some of the base spirit’s more esoteric characteristics, unleashing strong flavors of mint and spent charcoals.
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