Tasting Notes for All 5 Expressions
1. Añejo – Mizunara Oak Cask (Japan)
Description:
The flagship bottle of the series, this añejo is aged and finished in Japanese Mizunara oak, known for its rarity and aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Sandalwood, incense, jasmine, soft vanilla, and gentle honey.
Palate: Cooked agave sweetness layered with coconut, white tea, and delicate spice.
Finish: Long, elegant, floral, and warm with signature Mizunara exotic wood tones.
2. Añejo – Ruby Wine (Port) Cask (Portugal)
Description:
Finished in ex–Ruby Port barrels from Portugal’s Douro Valley, this expression delivers rich, fruit-forward character.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Red berries, cherry, plum, toasted almond, and jammy fruit.
Palate: Smooth waves of red fruit, toasted nuts, dark chocolate, caramel, and oak spice.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering berry sweetness and caramelized oak.
3. Añejo – Vino de Naranja Cask (Spain)
Description:
Aged in barrels previously holding Vino de Naranja—a fortified wine infused with orange peel—this expression highlights bright citrus character.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Orange peel, candied citrus, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Palate: Silky textures with caramel, dried orange, citrus zest, gentle baking spice, and subtle dried fruits.
Finish: Vibrant, citrus-forward, and warm with a sweet citrus-oak balance.
4. Añejo – Apple Brandy (Calvados) Cask (France)
Description:
Finished in French oak casks once used for apple brandy, this tequila leans into rich orchard fruit and soft spice.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Baked apple, pear, vanilla, and cooked agave.
Palate: Caramelized apple and pear notes blended with honeyed agave, toasted oak, and soft spice.
Finish: Smooth, fruity, and lightly spiced with lingering orchard sweetness.
5. Reposado – Pear Wood (France)
Description:
A rare expression rested in pear wood casks from the Jura region of France, offering a uniquely aromatic and delicate flavor profile.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Fresh pear, pear blossom, honey, and light spice.
Palate: Juicy pear, cooked agave, subtle spice, and a soft earthy character from the pear wood.
Finish: Gentle, fruit-driven, and balanced with light, elegant woody tones.
Description
The Alma del Jaguar Barricas Series Collection is a rare, limited-edition set featuring five uniquely finished tequilas that explore the world’s most expressive and exotic cask types. Crafted at NOM 1414 in the Highlands of Jalisco, each tequila in this series showcases a distinct international barrel influence—Japan, Portugal, Spain, France, and the Jura region—while staying true to the purity and richness of agave.
Every bottle is crafted at 44% ABV, offering depth, complexity, and an elevated tasting experience. The collection includes Alma del Jaguar’s first-ever añejo finished in Mizunara oak alongside four other bold, globally inspired finishes that highlight how tequila interacts with rare woods and specialty casks.
This collection is perfect for tequila enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind exploration into world-class barrel finishing.
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