Mole and tequila are more than food and drink in Mexico, and Reserva de la Familia Tequila's Private Cask Collection Edition No. 2: Mole Cask acknowledges their role in the country's identity, centuries of tradition, regional pride, and craft with the world’s first tequila finished in mole-seasoned barrels.
The limited-edition Añejo is hand-crafted in small batches in the world's oldest tequila distillery, La Rojeña, beginning with 100% Blue Weber agave. Following slow-roasting, fermenting with proprietary yeast and double distillation, the tequila ages in New American and French oak barrels before finishing for three to four months in red Oaxaca mole-seasoned medium-toast new American oak barrels. The result is said to yield a balanced bitter and sweet profile, a spicy mouth sensation, and sweet notes of oak and cacao.
Through exclusive tastings and a one-of-a-kind seven MICHELIN Starred dining experience, the Private Cask Collection Edition No. 2: Mole Cask was previewed at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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