{"title":"Tequila Pairings","description":"\u003cp\u003eTequila is a versatile spirit that can be paired with a wide variety of foods. For our sipping tequilas, here are some recommendations - but please remember, the best pairings are always the ones you discover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesserts: The sweetness in barrel-aged spirits is a perfect partner to after-dinner treat. Some ideas are:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop-quality dark chocolate, milk chocolate or salted caramel with a side of Extra añejo. We love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardmarcchocolatier.com\/products\/\" title=\"Edward Marc Chocolate\"\u003eEdward Marc \u003c\/a\u003efor all of the above and their toffee covered almonds too!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApple pie, chocolate desserts (including churros), crème brûlée, vanilla, coffee, or chocolate ice cream, poached pears, warm berry dishes and banana-based desserts also work very well with the balanced smoothness and viscosity of an aged tequila\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCigars: The longer a tequila rests in barrels\u003c\/span\u003e, the more flavors of earth and spice emerge, making it a perfect complement for  a wide range of cigars. See some recommendations below, though like any pairing, we encourage you to try and determine what you like best. For additional tips on cigar pairings, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cigaraficionado.com\" title=\"Cigar Afficianado\"\u003eCigar Afficiando\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLa Palina Family Series Miami Babe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S.A.; 5 1\/4 inches by 50 ring gauge, $16.50; 90 points, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cigaraficionado.com\/issue\/show\/date\/2016-09-01\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Initial wheaty, bready notes become bright with vanilla bean, honey and cinnamon. Notes of orange peel are prominent on the finish. A tasty and attractive cigar with a pristine wrapper.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eE.P Carrillo Selección Oscuro Piramides Royal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChosen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/top25.cigaraficionado.com\/2016\/e-p-carrillo-seleccion-oscuro-piramides-royal\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 4 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigar Aficionado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s Top 25 Cigars of the Year for 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with 94 points, this is a blend of Mexican wrapper, Ecuadoran binder and Nicaraguan filler rolled in the Dominican Republic. It measures 6 inches by 52 ring gauge and costs $8.25. The cigar is not only full of dried-fruit notes and a chocolate-covered raisin sweetness, it is an exercise in restraint and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOliva Serie V Melanio Figurado\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/top25.cigaraficionado.com\/2014\/oliva-serie-v-melanio-figurado\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigar Aficionado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cigar of the Year for 2014 (96 points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is named for Melanio Oliva, the family patriarch, who began growing tobacco in the late-1800s. Measuring 6 1\/2 inches by 52 ring gauge, it blends Sumatra-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador with binder and filler from Nicaragua, at a price of $14. This classic smoke has rich, big notes of leather framed by a range of coffee, caramel and woody intonations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHEESES; This is not your ordinary cheese pairing, we realize. You’re probably wondering, “What are they thinking?!” Tequila isn’t wine. There’s no grand history of pairing cheese and tequila together. But we would never steer you wrong – the notes of tequila, from floral to caramel sweet, make a perfect pairing to some of the world of elegant cheeses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanco: Can pair with sharp cheeses and even spice cheeses allowing the flavors to work together; imagine a margarita and a quesadilla... this is a no brainer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReposado: Pairs with slightly more pungent cheese; manchego, brie or even some goudas will work with this approachable tequila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnejo: Annalies has sweet flavors of roasted hazelnut and alpine grasses, the undertones of butterscotch and cocoa enable it to stand up to an Anejo without overtaking it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Anejo: Rather than another cheese with sweet flavors, try a Stichelton Blue Cheese. Its soft, creamy texture marries with the thickness of an Extra Anejo, while the soft caramel notes you get as it melts away tie back to the sweetness of the tequila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"compoveda-extra-anejo","title":"Compoveda Extra Anejo Tequila 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAged beyond the ordinary, Compoveda Extra Anejo Tequila is a rare expression from El Arenal, Jalisco that spends over five years in French Oak barrels seasoned with fine California red wine before finishing in new, medium-charred American Oak. The result is a spirit of extraordinary depth, shaped by Master Distiller Alberto Partido and defined by a naturally sweet complexity that few extra anejos can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced under NOM 1477 in the lowlands of Jalisco, Compoveda's meticulous dual-barrel aging process draws richness from the wine-soaked French Oak while the American Oak finish adds structure and a warm, toasted character. This layered approach transforms blue agave into something that bridges the worlds of fine tequila and premium barrel-aged spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon-forward warmth opens alongside cooked agave, cinnamon, and rich caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with vanilla, red jammy fruits, toasted oak, and lingering caramel sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and lasting, with a refined depth that rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompoveda Extra Anejo shines when sipped neat, but its bourbon-kissed richness also elevates a classic Old Fashioned or a Tequila Manhattan beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or on a single large ice cube to let its full character unfold. 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Eight months in second-fill American Oak Bourbon barrels coax a depth of character from 100% Highland Blue Weber Agave that rewards every slow sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted at Agroindustria Guadalajara under the guidance of Master Distiller Sixto Vera Garcia, this Los Altos Jalisco reposado draws its identity from the mineral-rich highlands of Capilla de Guadalupe, a region celebrated for producing agave with pronounced sweetness and complexity. The double-barrel aging method builds a velvety texture that feels as deliberate and refined as the landscape that shapes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet cinnamon, cooked agave, vanilla bean, and dried cranberries open with warmth and inviting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized cooked agave anchors a rich mid-palate layered with cranberries, vanilla, light cream, cinnamon, and a whisper of whiskey-inspired baking spices, building toward a full-bodied peak before settling into a dry finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lasting and pleasantly evolving, the finish continues to unfold as the tequila rests in the glass, rewarding patience with new nuances on every breath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompoveda Reposado holds its own neat or on the rocks, and its whiskey-forward baking spice notes make it a compelling choice for an elevated Tequila Old Fashioned or a sophisticated Paloma where depth matters as much as refreshment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat in a wide-mouthed glass to let the aromas breathe. 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