ArteNOM 1146 Tequila Anejo Mexico 70 cl 41,3%

Behind a NOM number hides a distillery, a master distiller and a philosophy. ArteNOM 1146 Añejo is Tequileña's statement on how far an agave can travel in nearly three years.

Expert Description

ArteNOM 1146 Añejo Tequila is a 100% Agave Mexican Añejo Tequila with an ABV of 41.3%. The name refers to NOM number 1146, which belongs to the Tequileña distillery in Jalisco, where master distiller Enrique Fonseca oversees production. The agaves are grown in the highlands near Atotonilco el Alto, where mineral-rich soil and higher elevation give an intense, sweet and aromatic agave profile.

The tequila is additive-free and undergoes an ageing process of nearly three years: first a minimum of 14 months in used Cabernet Franc barrels from France's Loire Valley, then a further minimum of 14 months in toasted American oak barrels previously used for Canadian whisky or Tennessee rye. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with Mendoza wine yeast, giving a clean and controlled process.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Baking spices, vanilla and butterscotch
Palate: Cooked agave, dark chocolate, orange zest, pecan pie and toffee
Finish: Dry and sweet, mouth-watering

Specifications

Name: ArteNOM 1146 Añejo Tequila
Distillery: Tequileña (NOM 1146)
Region/Country: Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico
Type: 100% Agave Mexican Añejo Tequila
ABV: 41.3%
Size: 70 cl
Cask type: French Cabernet Franc barrels and toasted American oak barrels, about 28 months of ageing
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or over a single large ice cube, or in an Old Fashioned

Flavour Profile

Cooked Agave · Dark Chocolate · Butterscotch · Spice

Did You Know?

NOM number 1146 belongs to the Tequileña distillery, where master distiller Enrique Fonseca also grows his own agave on estates in the Los Altos highlands.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ArteNOM 1146 Añejo Tequila

What does the number 1146 in the name mean?

1146 is the NOM number assigned by the Mexican state to the Tequileña distillery, where the tequila is produced.

Who makes ArteNOM 1146?

The tequila is created by master distiller Enrique Fonseca at the Tequileña distillery in Jalisco, where the agaves are grown in the highlands near Atotonilco el Alto.

How long is the tequila aged?

It undergoes a two-stage ageing process of nearly three years in total, first in used French Cabernet Franc barrels, then in toasted American oak barrels.

Is the tequila additive-free?

Yes, ArteNOM 1146 Añejo is additive-free.

What does ArteNOM 1146 Añejo taste like?

Expect cooked agave, dark chocolate and orange zest, with a dry, sweet finish.

How is it best served?

It is enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube, but also works in an Old Fashioned or a Tequila Manhattan.

What sets the ArteNOM series apart from ordinary tequila brands?

The ArteNOM series celebrates specific distilleries through their NOM number instead of gathering several distillates under one shared brand.

What type of fermentation is used for ArteNOM 1146?

The tequila ferments in stainless steel with Mendoza wine yeast, giving a clean and aromatic fermentation process.