ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146 Atotonilco 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (750ml)

If you're into Tequila, you'll already know that the NOM (or distiller registration number) is the only real way to determine which disitllery produced your tequila. Generally speaking, Tequila brands, as opposed to producers, select a single distillery to work with and they use that brand’s NOM on their bottles. But this is not always the case. And with more than 500 brands produced by about 70 distillers, the brand name is not a reliable indication of who made the product. Knowing the NOM is an absolute necessity if you're keen on ensuring the provenence (and quality) of your purchase. As one of the only companies to offer tequila from several distilleries under a single brand, the ArteNOM venture emphasises this Mexican convention in marketing their tequila, labelling their limited releases as "Seleccion de 1445", for example. The numbers will change from batch to batch depending on the source.

In Atotonilco El-Alto, Jalisco (Elev. 4,620′), El Arquitecto Enrique Fonseca is a fifth-generation agave cultivator and master distiller, possessing the largest highland agave holdings in the industry. This Añejo selection is drawn from old French and American oak to create a unique and complex expression.

Other reviews... Deep golden amber color. Aromas of pickled cucumber and tomato, toffee, and root beer float with a supple, dryish medium-to-full body and a bold, Asian herb and spice, pink peppercorn, sandalwood, menthol tobacco, and honey butter finish. Quite exotic, forceful and a great choice for cigar. 40% Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATING: 91 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com