The Last Drop Distillers Unveils Release No. 40: An Extra Añejo Tequila 700mL x 50mL

The Last Drop Distillers Unveils Release No. 40: An Extra Añejo Tequila 700mL x 50mL

• This is The Last Drop’s 40th release, and notably, their first-ever tequila. 

• Crafted by Carmen Villarreal of Casa San Matías (Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico), who is now a member of The Last Drop’s “Assembly.” 

• Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, grown for up to 10 years in the red-clay soils of Jalisco. 

• Aged in three different casks:

  • Two ex-bourbon barrels (aged ~10 years) 

  • One port pipe (aged ~7 years) 

• Bottled at 46.3% ABV (92.6 proof). 

• Very limited: only 435 bottles worldwide. 
  

Tasting Notes

Appearance:

• Golden amber color with subtle copper-pink reflections.

Nose:

• Roasted nuts, spiced oak

• Waves of tropical pineapple and vanilla

• Floral notes: orange blossom, jasmine 

Palate:

• Creamy dulce de leche and cooked agave

• Plums, dates, and a hint of green jalapeño skin

• Warming cinnamon and clove, floral sweetness, and toasted oak 

Finish / Conclusion:

• Balanced finish with spiced oak, dried fruit richness, and a fresh agave note. 

• The spirit “encapsulates the essence of time and the land,” showing the interplay between oak aging, fruit, and agave.