A rare encounter between highland agave and the apple orchards of Normandy, the Alma del Jaguar Barricas Series Apple Brandy Cask is an anejo tequila finished in French oak ex-Calvados casks, delivering a profile unlike anything in a standard lineup.

Part of the Alma del Jaguar Barricas Series, a collection dedicated to exploring how different cask finishes transform tequila, this expression rests in barrels that once held Calvados, the celebrated apple and pear brandy produced exclusively in Normandy, France. Calvados producers draw from over 200 varieties of apples and pears cultivated across that historic region, and those layers of orchard character are absorbed deep into the French oak staves. The result is a beautifully layered anejo tequila where slow-cooked agave meets the warmth of cinnamon-kissed apple, a pairing that feels both surprising and inevitable.

• Nose: Roasted agave, warm baking spice, and fresh orchard apple with a whisper of toasted French oak
• Palate: Sweet cinnamon apple, caramelized agave, vanilla, and a gentle earthiness that grounds the fruit-forward character
• Finish: Long and smooth with lingering apple sweetness, light oak, and a subtle herbal agave note

This anejo shines served neat or on a single large ice cube, but it also makes a compelling base for a tequila Old Fashioned or an elevated Tequila Sour where the apple and cinnamon notes can take center stage.

Best enjoyed neat or lightly chilled to appreciate the full depth of the Calvados cask finish. Alma del Jaguar Anejo Barricas Series Apple Brandy Cask is produced from blue agave and represents the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what premium tequila can be.