| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Tequila |
| Classification | Añejo |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $35.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2022-06-28 |
Gran Centenario Añejo Review
Añejos at this price point typically look artificially colored and taste overwhelmingly sweet. Neither is true of Gran Centenario’s offering. A period of 18 months in French Limousin oak barrels (best associated with Cognac production) lends an attractive hue, but the aromas of this tequila remain fruity and vegetal-forward. The palate is fiery (read: spice not booze) with just a hint of pleasant oaky sweetness.
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