Villa One Añejo Tequila, co-founded by musician-actor Nick Jonas and fashion designer John Varvatos, is aged for more than twelve months in American oak barrels. Like their other expressions, it is crafted using 100% Blue Weber agave sourced from both the Highland and Lowland regions of Jalisco, Mexico. This blend of agave origins aims to create a balanced and complex tequila. The agave is slow-cooked in stone ovens, and the resulting "mosto" is double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Dark amber in color.
- Aroma: Offers rich notes of caramel, wood, and vanilla wafer banana essences. Some also detect cooked agave with hints of fruit, and sometimes butterscotch and maple.
- Palate: Features a full-bodied mouthfeel with noticeable wood notes. Flavors of dark chocolate and honey are often present. Some also note caramelized banana and a slight smokiness.
- Finish: Described as rich and long-lasting with lingering notes of smoke, dark chocolate, and honey. Some find it to be silky smooth with a warm finish.
Awards and Recognition:
- Villa One Añejo received a 94-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.
- It was awarded a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- It received a 92-point rating from Bottle Raiders.
Production Process:
- Agave Sourcing: 100% Blue Weber agave from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco.
- Cooking: Agave is slow-cooked in stone ovens.
- Distillation: Double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
- Aging: Aged for more than twelve months in American oak barrels.
Overall Impression: Villa One Añejo is positioned as an ultra-premium tequila that offers a smooth and complex profile with pronounced notes from the extended oak aging. The blend of Highland and Lowland agave contributes to its unique character. It is generally considered a sophisticated tequila best enjoyed neat or in premium cocktails as a substitute for other aged spirits like brandy or whiskey.
