A Look at Cielo Anejo Tequila
Posted in Recipes, Tequila on August 31st, 2009 by halw – Be the first to comment
A few months ago I came across Cielo, and decided to take a look at their Anejo offering.
Created from blue Waeber Agave originating in the Jalisco Region of Mexico, each pina (or the heart of the agave)is harvested at the end of ten years.
Utilizing a process that first involves steaming the agave to release its nectar prior to distillation in pot stills, Cielo distills its tequila offerings three times.
This yields an Anejo that has notes of butter and caramel on the nose, with a flavor that incorporates a balance of cocoa, toffee, banana and mild notes of spice.
Score: 9/10
After sampling the Cielo Anejo, we decided to take a look at how it would work in cocktails.
The Dirty Purse-A Combination of Cielo Anejo Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Sloe Gin, and Maraska.
2 Oz Cielo Anejo
½ Oz Pineapple Juice
2 Dashes of Grapefruit Bitters
½ Oz Sloegin
½ of Maraschino (Maraska)Liquor
