For this limited edition’s añejo tequila, Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco conducted a unique 26-month aging process, beginning in American whiskey casks before being split into two batches: one finished in Scotch whisky casks from the Isle of Skye, and the other in casks from the Speyside region. The batches were then recombined to create an exceptional spirit.
The tequila born from this unique process features aromas of honey, peat smoke, nutmeg and dried plum; along with flavors of peat smoke, honey and cinnamon with hints of chocolate that linger in a smoky finish. The peat smoke tasting notes come from aging in casks that once held Scotch whisky from the Isle of Skye, where burning peat is traditionally used to dry malted barley for whisky production.
The plum-colored decanter created for this limited edition embodies the soft and calming cadence of Día de Muertos melodies. On the back of the base, Mexican illustrator David Espinosa, known as “el Dee,” has imagined a scene that represents, in golden and lilac hues, an eclectic musical ensemble. Its members, some skeletal in appearance and others wearing allegorical masks, parade to the sound of their trumpets, drums, tambourines and bandolones, reflecting the diverse musical traditions that resonate throughout Mexico on Día de Muertos.
The finishing touch on the decanter is an ornament bathed in 24-karat gold with a fine patina finish, which comes to life in the shape of a jovial, accordion-playing Catrina (a dapper female skeletal figure) whose long limbs move to give the impression that she is playing her instrument and dancing to its tune.