| Chinaco Excepcional "1996 Edition" Añejo - 3rd Edition |
| NOM: 1127 Distillery: Tequilera La Gonzáleña, S.A. DE C.V. Importer: Robert Denton & Company, LTD. Area: Highlands Aged: Up to 4 Years Barrel Type: American White Oak Bottle Size: 750ml Bottle Number: AG-35,152 Number of Distillations: 2 Alcohol Percentage: 40%/80 Proof Price: $120 Current Website: http://www.chinacotequila.com/ |
My Tasting Notes: I purchased this bottle for $120 and tried it in my home, out of a
Riedel glass. When examining price versus quality this tequila received the highest
rating possible. While the bottle itself is simple and nothing special, Chinaco 1996
Anejo is well worth $120 a bottle. The tequila is a dark golden color and is aged for up
to 4 years. Chinaco 1996 aromas consist of intense caramel and floral aspects
followed by moderate vanilla. On the lighter side, this Anejo has mild aromas of fruit
and spice with a hint of earth. On the tip of tongue, this tequila is mellow and has an
oily mouth feel. While the tequila has heavy agave flavor, it is very sweet and has no
bitterness. The flavor of this tequila was truly exceptional with intense flavors of
vanilla, agave, and floral followed by moderate-to-intense caramel. Deeper flavors of
Chinaco 1996 Anejo consist of moderate fruit, mild earth, and a hint of spice. Upon
finishing this tequila, there is a long-to-very long duration of flavor and numbing alcohol
intensity.
Info on the Back of the Bottle: "La Gonzalena distillery was built by Lic.
Guillermo Gonzalez, the great grandson of Mexico's president, General Manuel
Gonzalez. This tiny distillery stopped producing tequila in the early 1980's and only
reopened again in 1993, under the new direction of the four sons of Lic. Gonzalez.
Chinaco tequila was named after the infamous and heroic fighting Chinacos who were
the untiring defenders of Mexico during the Guerra de Reforma (War of Reform) in the
1850's and the French Intervention in 1863. The tequila was named Chinaco to
represent the distillery's constant fight for survival against the large tequila producers.
Experience the legend that created the category of super-premium tequila and instilled
a passion in consumers for the rare Chinaco. Chinaco Anejo possesses a velvety
richness that entices the palate and a nose rich with the rancio of cognac and the
essence of agave. This elegant tequila is a wonderful complement to a fine cigar.
Chinaco's legendary flavor is demanded by tequila aficionados around the world
because it is truly tequila excepcional."
Other Info: The Neck tag on the Chinaco bottle reads, "When Chinaco 100% Blue
Agave tequila first arrived in the United States in 1983, it created a new category
within the tequila industry. Chinaco was the first of the true super-premium tequilas to
come to the USA. Immediately Chinaco built a reputation for itself among the true
connoisseurs of great tequila. After the distillery was closed in the late 1980's,
Chinaco became the most sought after tequila ever produced. Since then, many other
tequilas have attempted to emulate its success. Now, under the guidance of the four
sons of the founder, Guillermo Gonzalez, La Gonzalena distillery is once again
producing legendary tequila in very limited quantities.
Chinaco Anejo tequila is the crowning achievement of La Gonzalena. It is carefully
aged for up to 4 years in government sealed and certified oak barrels, enriching the
tequila with the characteristics and elegance of a fine cognac. This rare enticing tequila
is demanded by those who have an obsession for perfection.
Serve Chinaco Anejo in a snifter to be savoured like a fine cognac, on the rocks, or use
it to enhance your favorite margarita recipe.
May we also suggest the fresh Chinaco Blanco and Chinaco Reposado, barrel aged for
up to one year.
Riedel glass. When examining price versus quality this tequila received the highest
rating possible. While the bottle itself is simple and nothing special, Chinaco 1996
Anejo is well worth $120 a bottle. The tequila is a dark golden color and is aged for up
to 4 years. Chinaco 1996 aromas consist of intense caramel and floral aspects
followed by moderate vanilla. On the lighter side, this Anejo has mild aromas of fruit
and spice with a hint of earth. On the tip of tongue, this tequila is mellow and has an
oily mouth feel. While the tequila has heavy agave flavor, it is very sweet and has no
bitterness. The flavor of this tequila was truly exceptional with intense flavors of
vanilla, agave, and floral followed by moderate-to-intense caramel. Deeper flavors of
Chinaco 1996 Anejo consist of moderate fruit, mild earth, and a hint of spice. Upon
finishing this tequila, there is a long-to-very long duration of flavor and numbing alcohol
intensity.
Info on the Back of the Bottle: "La Gonzalena distillery was built by Lic.
Guillermo Gonzalez, the great grandson of Mexico's president, General Manuel
Gonzalez. This tiny distillery stopped producing tequila in the early 1980's and only
reopened again in 1993, under the new direction of the four sons of Lic. Gonzalez.
Chinaco tequila was named after the infamous and heroic fighting Chinacos who were
the untiring defenders of Mexico during the Guerra de Reforma (War of Reform) in the
1850's and the French Intervention in 1863. The tequila was named Chinaco to
represent the distillery's constant fight for survival against the large tequila producers.
Experience the legend that created the category of super-premium tequila and instilled
a passion in consumers for the rare Chinaco. Chinaco Anejo possesses a velvety
richness that entices the palate and a nose rich with the rancio of cognac and the
essence of agave. This elegant tequila is a wonderful complement to a fine cigar.
Chinaco's legendary flavor is demanded by tequila aficionados around the world
because it is truly tequila excepcional."
Other Info: The Neck tag on the Chinaco bottle reads, "When Chinaco 100% Blue
Agave tequila first arrived in the United States in 1983, it created a new category
within the tequila industry. Chinaco was the first of the true super-premium tequilas to
come to the USA. Immediately Chinaco built a reputation for itself among the true
connoisseurs of great tequila. After the distillery was closed in the late 1980's,
Chinaco became the most sought after tequila ever produced. Since then, many other
tequilas have attempted to emulate its success. Now, under the guidance of the four
sons of the founder, Guillermo Gonzalez, La Gonzalena distillery is once again
producing legendary tequila in very limited quantities.
Chinaco Anejo tequila is the crowning achievement of La Gonzalena. It is carefully
aged for up to 4 years in government sealed and certified oak barrels, enriching the
tequila with the characteristics and elegance of a fine cognac. This rare enticing tequila
is demanded by those who have an obsession for perfection.
Serve Chinaco Anejo in a snifter to be savoured like a fine cognac, on the rocks, or use
it to enhance your favorite margarita recipe.
May we also suggest the fresh Chinaco Blanco and Chinaco Reposado, barrel aged for
up to one year.
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