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The Second Annual Chilled100 Spirits Awards

AGAVE SPIRITS & MORE

123 Organic Tequila Extra Anejo Diablito Rojo

Master Tequilero David Ravandi, founder of the artisanal 123 Organic Tequila portfolio released an expression that originated in his private collection: 123 Organic Tequila Extra Anejo Diablito Rojo

An extremely limited one-time release, handcrafted from sustainably cultivated single estate-grown 100% organic blue agave flourishing in 6,000 feet in mineral-rich red volcanic soils. After aging in French white oak Limousin barrels for no less than seven years, Diablito Rojo is masterfully finished with an additional six months in French Limousin oak barrels that previously held one of Napa Valley’s premiere California Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

The exquisite aging regime heightens the rich spicy flavors of Diablito Rojo with secondary and tertiary notes of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon, producing a uniquely complex tequila with delicious aromas and a rich silky texture.

Mezcal Don Sixto

Enjoy the holidays with Mezcal Don Sixto, award-winning artisanal mezcal created by proud craftsmans´ hand, preserving centuries of tradition and culture. Elixir of the Aztec Gods six types of different wild Agaves, Espadin, Barril, Mexicano, Coyote, Tobala and Arroqueño from Sola de Vega, Oaxaca.

Mezcal Mule

Receta Mule

Ingredients:

1.5 Oz of Don Sixto Mezcal Espadin

1.5 Oz of lime juice

1.5 Oz of ginger extract

0.5 Oz of agave syrup

Preparation: Garnish with dry orange wheel, spring of fresh mint and a chapulin (cricket).

Saoco Mezcal

Saoco

Ingredients:

2 Oz of Mezcal Don Sixto Coyote

8 Oz of fresh Coconut water

0.5 Oz of lime juice.

Preparation: Decorate with your favourite flower.

El Cristiano XR

El Cristiano XR

XR is an entirely new category in tequila. XR is a delicate blend of 11 months aged reposado from ex-bourbon American and ex-red wine French oak barrels for complexity and sweetness, with 6 year aged blue weber agave. A smell of sweet cooked agave aromas, herbs, fruit, delicate floral notes with vanilla and caramel. A taste that is impressively smooth in texture, a sweet and fruity finishing with light spice notes.

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The XR Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

2 oz El Cristiano XR Extra Reposado Tequila

2 dashes of Bitters

1 dash of Simple Syrup

Pour over ice

Orange Zest

Maraschino Cherry

Preparation: Measure El Cristiano XR Tequila into a glass cocktail shaker, add Bitters and Simple Syrup, shake and strain into rocks glass over ice with metal strainer. Place in a Maraschino cherry using an extra long mixing spoon, stir slightly. Peel orange zest and garnish on top.

Komos Tequila

Tequila Komos combines the highest artistry in tequila-making with innovation inspired by Mediterranean wine-making techniques. Try all three: the crystal clear and perfectly smooth Añejo Cristalino, the bold and rosé-colored Reposado Rosa, and the opulent Extra Añejo, aged for 3 years. Perfect for tequila lovers and to convert tequila skeptics.

Holiday Cosmo

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 oz. Komos Reposado Rosa

3⁄4 oz. pomegranate juice

1⁄2 oz. lime juice

1⁄2 oz. orange liqueur

Frozen pomegranate ice cube

Flamed rosemary sprig

Preparation: Combine all ingredients and garnish over good ice in mixing glass, and stir well to chill. Pour into a coupe and add small pomegranate ice cube. Garnish with a flamed rosemary sprig.

Espanita Tequila

Celebrate this holiday season with Tequila of the Year! Espanita is an award-winning, artisanal tequila expertly crafted from hand-selected Blue Agave grown in the Highlands of Jalisco. This versatile tequila offers a balanced fusion of roasted agave flavors with vibrant herbal and citrus notes, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks and in a variety of cocktails. Perfect gift for a tequila aficionado to be enjoyed year-round.

Tequila Partida Elegante

Tequila Partida Elegante Extra Añejo is aged for 36 to 40 months in carefully selected one-pass American Oak barrels. After 24 months, a portion is transferred to smaller barrels, which adds a touch of intensity to both the color and the flavor before it’s blended back together to create Elegante. Deep amber hues and notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and vanilla define this rich and complex tequila.

Casa Dragones

Casa Dragones Barrel Blend, 100% Blue Agave Añejo sipping tequila, achieves its distinctive character from being matured in two different wood barrels, new French Oak and new American Oak. At the end of the aging process, both barrel styles are blended together to create a uniquely smooth, agave-forward taste profile.

Mijenta Tequila Reposado

A super premium, small batch spirit that is carefully crafted with a commitment to environmental sustainability and support for the local community, Mijenta’s Reposado is aged up to six months in a blend of American white oak, French oak and French acacia casks. As with Mijenta’s Blanco, Mexico-based Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero oversaw the entire creation process of the Reposado. Presenting a more mature and fuller expression with a long finish on the palate.

Santo Spirits

Santo Spirits, the brainchild of rocker Sammy Hagar and chef Guy Fieri is a premium portfolio of tequila made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, from the highlands of Jalisco. Their three authentic expressions include an old-world style Blanco, sinfully smooth Reposado and the world’s first and only Mezquila.

Lobos 1707 Tequila

Harvested, distilled, and bottled in Mexico, Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal Artesanal feature unique and elevated flavor profiles, created by blending a traditional Mexican distillation process with a finish in the brand’s historic Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels, using the solera method.

Califino

Create your own personalized message on one of the best tequilas in the world for this year’s most remarkable gift. CaliFino’s award-winning Extra Añejo is one of the best gifts you can give your family, friends or significant other. Elevate your gift with a custom box that’s hand scripted by an expert calligrapher with your recipient’s name and/or personalized message.

PaQuí Tequila

PaQuí Tequila – one of the smoothest, most flavorful tequilas made – is paired with Lejana y Sola Mezcal, in a two-pack that any agave spirits lover will savor. PaQuí Silvera unleashes a tidal wave of lush, tropical blue agave flavors, while Lejana y Sola offers light smoke and wild, fruit flavors.

Mijenta Tequila Blanco

Mijenta’s Maestra Tequilera, Ana Maria Romero, is one of the most respected and awarded tequila authorities in Mexico. She chooses quality over speed to perfect Mijenta’s distinctive flavor profile through a meticulous slow process and traditional methods. This ranges from the selection of the silky mature agaves from the best plots, to rich fermentation of slow cooked agaves, and delicate distillation in pot stills. Everything is carefully calibrated to create the signature aromatic palette of Mijenta, from precise cuts in heads and tails to carefully controlled temperatures in the evaporation and condensation process. To give Mijenta a differentiated character, it is not filtered.

Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva

Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva is a special 36-month aged luxury Extra Añejo Tequila that’s rested in oak barrels and finished in Madeira wine-seasoned casks. This exceptional tequila begins with a nose of toasted oak and caramel, follows with hints of apricot and orange, and finishes with deliciously smooth honeyed agave. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva is perfect for those special moments you want to savor and celebrate with those closest to you.

Avion Reserva 44

Avión Reserva 44 is handcrafted in limited batches. This Extra Añejo tequila is aged for at least 36 months in American bourbon barrels. Elevated and complex, the true adventure lies in discovering its 44 unique and rich flavor notes, an ever-evolving taste map ready to be explored sip by sip.

IZO Spirits

Award winning IZO Spirits is a collection of premium, handcrafted agave spirits produced sustainably right in the heart of his rural hometown according to centuries of tradition. Made sustainably from slow-roasted, wild agave hearts harvested on local ranches, every sip of award-winning IZO Mezcal speaks to generations of Mezcaleros bringing people together around shared values of community, celebration, and savoring the reward of a job well done.

Tequila Partida Reposado

Tequila Partida Reposado is smooth and rich with Partida’s signature touch of sweetness. Aged for six months, Partida Reposado delivers nuances of flavor without the overbearing smoky flavor common to so many Reposados. It boasts a beautiful light amber color with golden tones, and is clean and full bodied. It carries aromas and flavors of chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut and almond with a deep, rich finish.