Duke Grand Cru Founders 6 Year Old Extra Anejo Tequila Limited Edition 750mL

Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Old Extra Añejo Tequila Limited Edition

Single Estate Extra Añejo Tequila | 40% ABV | 80 Proof | 750mL | 6 Year Age Statement | Grand Cru French Oak Wine Cask Finish | Limited to 1,000 Bottles

Process & Profile

Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Old Extra Añejo Tequila Limited Edition is an exceptionally limited single-estate tequila from the highlands of Los Altos, Jalisco. Produced from hand-selected Blue Agave, this commemorative expression was created as part of Duke Spirits' Grand Cru Tequila collection.

The tequila is distilled by hand in small copper pot stills before undergoing an extended six years of aging. Its maturation includes second-use American oak whiskey barrels followed by finishing in third-use French Grand Cru wine barrels, adding additional fruit and oak character while allowing the mature agave to remain present.

The finishing barrels come from respected French cooperages including Taransaud and Demptos, with oak sourced from the Jupilles and Tronçais forest regions. Bottled at 80 proof, the finished tequila centers on deep cherry, seasoned oak, and mature agave.

Production was limited to only 1,000 bottles, placing this six-year Extra Añejo among the rarest releases in the Duke Grand Cru Tequila collection.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Mature agave, dark cherry, seasoned oak, and subtle wine-cask richness

Palate: Deep cherry, cooked agave, rich oak, and concentrated barrel character

Finish: Long and smooth with lingering cherry, pure agave, and dry seasoned oak

What Makes It Special

Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Extra Añejo stands apart through its combination of extended maturation, single-estate agave, specialized wine-cask finishing, and extremely limited production.

Six years of aging is substantial for tequila and allows the spirit to develop pronounced barrel character while retaining the pure agave flavors that Duke highlights as central to this release.

The cask program adds another distinctive element. After maturation in second-use American whiskey barrels, the tequila is finished in third-use French Grand Cru wine barrels associated with Napa Valley appellations including St. Helena, Howell Mountain, and Rutherford. Using seasoned wine barrels introduces dark-fruit and oak influence without relying solely on fresh wood extraction.

With just 1,000 bottles produced, the Founder's Limited Edition was created as a collectible expression commemorating John Wayne's connection to Mexico and the inspiration behind Duke Spirits.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Extra Añejo neat in a tequila or tulip-shaped tasting glass to experience its mature agave, deep cherry, and oak character.

Allow the tequila to rest for several minutes after pouring so the fruit and wine-cask aromas can develop. Its six-year age statement and limited production make it particularly suited to slow sipping and special occasions.

For the clearest expression of its extended maturation and Grand Cru cask finish, serve it at room temperature rather than heavily chilled or mixed into cocktails.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Old Extra Añejo Tequila?

It is a limited-edition single-estate Extra Añejo tequila from Los Altos, Jalisco, aged for six years and finished in French Grand Cru wine barrels.

2. How is Duke Grand Cru Founder's Extra Añejo aged?

The tequila is aged in second-use American oak whiskey barrels and finished in third-use French Grand Cru wine barrels. The complete expression carries a six-year age statement.

3. What proof is Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Extra Añejo Tequila?

Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Extra Añejo is bottled at 80 proof, which equals 40% alcohol by volume.

4. How many bottles of Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Extra Añejo were made?

Only 1,000 bottles were produced, making it an exceptionally limited release within the Duke Grand Cru Tequila collection.

5. Where can I buy Duke Grand Cru Founder's 6 Year Old Extra Añejo Tequila Limited Edition?

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