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The result is a blanco of exceptional purity, bottled unaged to preserve every nuance the land and plant have to offer. Its striking bottle design is as modern as the brand's ethos, catching light as readily as the liquid inside catches your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm vanilla opens the glass, giving way to sun-dried straw and a fresh lift of sweet key lime on the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and inviting, with green agave at the forefront, followed by sweet citrus blossoms, cracked pepper, and a layered herbal bouquet that speaks to the organic terroir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and satisfying, with a mouth-coating, lip-smacking oiliness that lingers well past the last sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolento Organic Blanco shines in a classic Margarita, where its citrus and herbal notes elevate every element of the cocktail, and it is equally at home in a Paloma, letting the pepper and agave sweetness play beautifully against grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to appreciate its full aromatic range; made from 100% organic blue agave grown in Amatitan, Jalisco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solento","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":31565501497409,"sku":"SOLENTOB","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/0CA21DAC-C3A2-4F59-98FF-9179520C9933.png?v=1750202636"},{"product_id":"codigo-1530-anejo","title":"Codigo 1530 Anejo Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eAged for 18 months in Napa Valley Cabernet French White Oak wine barrels, Codigo 1530 Anejo is a tequila that bridges the worlds of fine wine and premium agave spirits with quiet sophistication. This award-winning expression earned Double Gold at the Stuttgart International Spirits Competition, Platinum Best in Class at the SIP Awards, and Anejo of the Year at the NY International Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted at Varo Destileria in Amatitan, Jalisco under NOM 1616, Codigo 1530 Anejo is produced without additives, allowing the interplay between highland blue Weber agave and wine-soaked oak to speak entirely for itself. The extended barrel rest in repurposed Cabernet casks imparts a depth and elegance rarely found in the anejo category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dried fruit, warm vanilla, and toasted oak with a whisper of wine-barrel sweetness carried through from the Cabernet barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and full-bodied with notes of dark chocolate, caramel, ripe stone fruit, and roasted agave balanced by subtle tannins from the French White Oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and smooth with lingering notes of sweet oak, dark fruit, and a gentle peppery agave signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodigo 1530 Anejo is exceptional sipped neat or on a single large ice cube, though its depth and structure make it a show-stopping base for an elevated Old Fashioned or a refined Tequila Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or on the rocks to fully appreciate its 18-month barrel maturation. Produced from blue Weber agave in Amatitan, Jalisco and bottled additive free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Codigo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40417850425533,"sku":"CODIGOANEJO","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/Photoroom_20250425_160458.jpg?v=1745611799"},{"product_id":"san-matias-anejo-gran-reserva","title":"San Matias Extra Anejo Gran Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eA landmark in tequila history, San Matias Gran Reserva holds the distinction of being the world's first Extra Anejo, released in 1993 and setting the standard for ultra-aged agave spirits before the category officially existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from blue agave and aged for a full 36 months in French oak barrels, this Gold Medal winner at the 2017 World Tequila Awards represents one of the finest values in the extra anejo category. San Matias has been producing tequila in Jalisco for generations, and the Gran Reserva is the crown jewel of that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and inviting aromas shaped by years of French oak aging, with warm vanilla, dried fruit, and toasted wood drawing you in from the first pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers of caramel, roasted agave, and subtle baking spice unfold with a silky texture that reflects its three years of careful barrel maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering oak, gentle sweetness, and a refined complexity that rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gran Reserva shines as a contemplative sipper served neat, but its depth and natural sweetness also make it a standout choice for an elevated tequila Old Fashioned or a sophisticated Oaxacan-style cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to appreciate its full range of aged character. 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