Mijenta Adds An Añejo Tequila To Its Collection

As far as tequila goes, blancos are by far my favorite. And not without good reason: They’re eminently drinkable—whether in cocktails, on the rocks, or neat. They make for excellent pairings with a vast variety of dishes and cuisines. Plus, a significant number of high-quality expressions are easy to get your hands on at reasonable (if not downright modest) prices. So, it’s a win-win all around.

But every once in a while, an exciting new añejo comes along that gets me excited enough to ditch my beloved blancos—albeit temporarily. Case in point: the Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva, a newly-released 18-month-aged small-batch tequila that’s spent some time in four different barrels: American oak, French oak, acacia, and cherry wood—all of which impart an explosion of tropical notes, complex flavors, and subtle spices without overpowering the tequila’s distinct agave-forward notes. [...]