Código 1530's flagship extra añejo, aged six years in Napa Cabernet barrels.
What it is
Código 1530 Origen is an extra añejo tequila aged for about six years in French white oak Napa Cabernet barrels. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), it is the brand's most mature and limited expression, made for slow sipping.
Where and how it's made
- Made in Arandas, in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% blue Weber agave
- Agave is cooked slowly and fermented with natural yeasts, with no additives
- Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in Código 1530's heavy, hand-finished glass bottle
- Aged about six years in French white oak Napa Cabernet barrels
Tasting notes
- Nose: dried fruit, vanilla, cocoa and toasted oak
- Palate: deep and silky, with caramel, dark chocolate, cinnamon and cooked agave
- Finish: very long, warm and elegant
Serving and pairing
Sip neat in a snifter or tequila glass. Pairs with dark chocolate, crème brûlée, cigars, aged cheeses and slow-cooked meats. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.