About this episode

This episode reviews two Xoloitzcuintle Extra Añejo tequilas aged in different oak barrels and discusses their production methods and tasting notes.

Xoloitzcuintle Extra Añejo | French White Oak vs American White Oak Tequila Review Can French White Oak and American White Oak create completely different Extra Añejo tequilas? In this review, I compare two rare Xoloitzcuintle Extra Añejo Tequilas produced at NOM 1545. One is the French White Oak Cask Strength Extra Añejo (54.73% ABV), while the other is the American White Oak Single Barrel Extra Añejo (47.458% ABV). We discuss the history behind the ancient Xoloitzcuintli dog, the handcrafted ceramic decanters, and how different oak barrels influence the aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and finish of each tequila. Production methods covered in this review include: • 100% Blue Weber Agave • Low-pressure autoclave cooking • Roller mill extraction • Open-air natural fermentation • Double distillation in stainless steel pot stills with copper coils • Five years of barrel aging Throughout the tasting, I compare the influence of French White Oak versus American White Oak, share detailed tasting notes, and reveal which expression I personally prefer. If you enjoy tequila reviews, additive-free tequila, production methods, and side-by-side tastings, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a…

People in this episode

Host: Bradley Niccum

Topics covered

• tequila review
• oak influence
• production methods
• tasting notes
• Xoloitzcuintle history

Keywords

• tequila
• Extra Añejo
• French White Oak
• American White Oak
• tasting notes
• production methods
• additive-free tequila

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NOM 1545

Products: Xoloitzcuintle Extra Añejo, French White Oak Cask Strength Extra Añejo, American White Oak Single Barrel Extra Añejo, Blue Weber Agave

Places: Xoloitzcuintli

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