The Last Drop Distillers Unveils Release No. 40: An Extra Añejo Tequila 700mL x 50mL

• This is The Last Drop’s 40th release, and notably, their first-ever tequila.
• Crafted by Carmen Villarreal of Casa San Matías (Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico), who is now a member of The Last Drop’s “Assembly.”
• Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, grown for up to 10 years in the red-clay soils of Jalisco.
• Aged in three different casks:
  • Two ex-bourbon barrels (aged ~10 years)
  • One port pipe (aged ~7 years)
• Bottled at 46.3% ABV (92.6 proof).
• Very limited: only 435 bottles worldwide.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:

• Golden amber color with subtle copper-pink reflections.

Nose:

• Roasted nuts, spiced oak
• Waves of tropical pineapple and vanilla
• Floral notes: orange blossom, jasmine

Palate:

• Creamy dulce de leche and cooked agave
• Plums, dates, and a hint of green jalapeño skin
• Warming cinnamon and clove, floral sweetness, and toasted oak

Finish / Conclusion:

• Balanced finish with spiced oak, dried fruit richness, and a fresh agave note.
• The spirit “encapsulates the essence of time and the land,” showing the interplay between oak aging, fruit, and agave.