Amatiteña Origen Tequila

As a newcomer to the tequila world, I wasn’t sure what to make of Amititena “High Proof” Origen Blanco. On one hand, it’s an artisanal spirit made in a traditional style: single-field agave that’s roasted in a wood-fired oven, pressed on tahona, fermented with wild yeast, and doubled distilled (to 49% ABV) in the heart of Amatitán, Jalisco. On the other hand, the Amititena line is one of a group of brands (including Cava D'Oro and Adictivo) under the eye of Alberto Partida, a fifth generation tequilero whose family helped modernize small batch production and introduce super premium tequilas to the world. But when I uncorked the bottle, my concerns were replaced with notes of mesquite, lemon, and oregano.The palate was equally smoky and complex, with notes of white star anise, and grilled pineapple.This is a tequila for serious fans.