Teremana Small Batch Anejo Tequila 100 cl 40%

Nearly 2,000 metres up, in Los Altos de Jalisco, the soil runs redder and the agave sweeter than down in the lowlands. Here, in a small town called Jesús María, a distillery was built from the ground up with a single purpose: making tequila the right way.

Expert Description

Teremana Small Batch Añejo Tequila is an Añejo Tequila aged at least twelve months in American whiskey barrels and bottled at 40%.

Behind the brand is actor Dwayne Johnson, who worked with a Mexican family-owned company to build Destilería Teremana de Agave from scratch in the Jalisco Highlands. The name combines the Latin "tere" for earth with the Polynesian "mana" for spirit - Teremana, spirit of the earth. Here, jimadores harvest mature Blue Weber agave from the highlands, slow-roasting it in small traditional brick ovens before it's pressed, fermented and distilled twice in handmade copper pot stills, built by a local artisan on the distillery's own grounds.

The Añejo expression spends at least twelve months in American whiskey barrels, picking up colour and weight while the agave still shines through. The tequila has picked up several international awards along the way, including gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Tequila & Mezcal Masters.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel and vanilla lead, followed by roasted agave, toasted oak, honey and a touch of warm spice.

Palate

Smooth and full-bodied with butterscotch, brown sugar and a hint of dark chocolate, while black pepper and clove add spice against the honey and vanilla.

Finish

Long and elegant, with oak, spice and a creamy vanilla sweetness that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Teremana Small Batch Añejo Tequila
Distillery: Teremana
Region/Country: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
Type: Añejo Tequila
Age: Min. 12 months
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American whiskey barrels
Distillation method: Double-distilled in copper pot stills
EAN no.: 850015640094
Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature, or in an Old Fashioned

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Roasted Agave · Vanilla · Spiced Oak

Did You Know?

The name Teremana combines the Latin word for earth, "terra", with the Polynesian word for spirit, "mana" - a nod to actor Dwayne Johnson's Polynesian roots.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Teremana Small Batch Añejo Tequila

What makes Teremana Small Batch Añejo special?

It's aged at least twelve months in American whiskey barrels, giving it a fullness and sweetness you won't find in a younger tequila. The agave is harvested in the highlands around Jesús María and distilled twice in handmade copper pot stills on the distillery's own grounds.

Is Teremana Añejo worth it?

Small-batch production, twelve months of ageing in whiskey barrels, and a distillery built for this single purpose set it apart from a standard añejo. The quality has also been confirmed with several international awards, including gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

What does Teremana Añejo taste like?

Caramel, vanilla and roasted agave on the nose, while the palate brings butterscotch, brown sugar and a hint of dark chocolate with spice from black pepper and clove. The finish is long and elegant with oak and a creamy sweetness.

Who is behind Teremana?

Actor Dwayne Johnson, who built Destilería Teremana de Agave from the ground up together with a Mexican family-owned company. The name means "spirit of the earth", combining the Latin word for earth with the Polynesian word for spirit.

How should you drink Teremana Añejo?

Neat at room temperature, where both the barrel character and the agave come through. It also has enough body for an Old Fashioned, where the whiskey barrel's vanilla and spice work well with bitters and sugar.

Which glass suits an Añejo best?

A tulip-shaped glass or a dedicated tequila glass gathers the aromas best. For cocktails, the ice and the recipe matter more than the glass shape.

Is Teremana Añejo made from 100% agave?

Yes, exclusively from Blue Weber agave grown in the Jalisco Highlands, hand-harvested by jimadores and slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens before fermentation and double distillation.

How should you store an opened bottle?

Standing up, in the dark, at room temperature. A tight-fitting cork keeps the aromas in, and the bottle will easily keep for a year or more when stored correctly.