About the product
Cazcanes No. 7 Extra Añejo Tequila represents the pinnacle of Mexican craftsmanship, aged for a minimum of three years in oak barrels to develop its rich, complex character. This premium spirit showcases deep amber hues and a sophisticated flavor profile featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, and subtle oak undertones.
Distilled from 100% blue agave in Jalisco, Cazcanes No. 7 delivers a smooth, velvety finish that reflects meticulous production standards. Perfect for sipping neat or as the foundation for elevated cocktails, this extra añejo tequila is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs seeking authentic Mexican quality and refinement.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
- Nose: Deep and aromatic. Expect layers of roasted agave, toasted coconut, and burnt sugar, with a unique hint of root beer and red apple.
- Palate: Velvety and "whiskey-like." Rich flavors of dark chocolate, butterscotch, and dried banana are balanced by cactus leaf and a creamy maple-lime yogurt tang.
- Finish: Exceptionally long and complex. It leaves a warming trail of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and caramelized toffee.
Food Pairings
- Savory: Mole Poblano or Coffee-Rubbed Ribeye. The tequila’s dark chocolate and toasted oak notes are a perfect mirror for the complex spices in Mexican mole or the char of a high-quality steak.
- Cheese: Aged Gouda or Blue Cheese. The crystalline saltiness of an aged Gouda highlights the butterscotch notes, while the funk of blue cheese provides a bold contrast to the spirit's sweetness.
- Sweet: Churros with Chocolate Sauce or Pecan Pie. The cinnamon and maple finish of the Tequila acts as a liquid extension of these warm, nutty desserts.
About the brand
Cazcanes is a boutique, award-winning tequila brand that prides itself on "the lost art of tequila making." Founded by Colin Edwards, a former Napa winemaker, the brand is inspired by a 300-year-old indigenous recipe. Cazcanes is highly regarded in the tequila community for its strict additive-free production, 100% organic Blue Weber agave, and the use of pristine volcanic spring water from Navichi Springs. The "No. 7" in the name refers to their 80-proof expressions (as opposed to No. 9 for 100-proof and No. 10 for still-strength).
