{"product_id":"el-cristiano-ocho-8-year-extra-anejo-tequila","title":"El Cristiano Ocho 8 Year Extra Añejo Tequila 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEl Cristiano Ocho 8 Year Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Añejo Tequila | 100% Blue Weber Agave | 8 Year Aging | American Oak \u0026amp; Cognac Casks | Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico | 40% ABV | 80 Proof | 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Cristiano Ocho is the house's eight-year extra añejo expression, bringing mature highland agave together with extended oak aging. The maker describes agaves grown for eight years in the mineral-rich red earth of Jalisco's highlands, followed by more than seven years of maturation in American oak and a further year in Cognac barrels. The time spent growing the plant is separate from the aging of the finished spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Cristiano's approach starts with fully mature Blue Weber agave and a fermentation process using its proprietary yeast. The brand describes its tequila as additive free, with traditional methods carried forward by third-generation tequila makers. That agave foundation provides the starting point for Ocho's richer layers of barrel-derived flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at 40% ABV, Ocho offers a composed way to explore an extensively aged tequila. Its aroma and flavor move through oak, vanilla, chocolate and dried fruit, with a rounded texture suited to a measured after-dinner pour. The clear decanter and glass stopper frame the deep amber spirit while keeping its appearance distinct from the house's three-year Black expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet wood, vanilla bean and caramel, with maple-syrup richness and toasted walnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smooth texture carries pronounced oak alongside vanilla, chocolate, coffee and dried-fruit flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco and vanilla-custard notes close the profile, bringing a savory accent to its sweeter elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight-year expression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocho is the longer-aged extra añejo in El Cristiano's range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo cask influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak maturation is followed by a Cognac-barrel finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighland agave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully mature plants from Jalisco's red-earth growing area form the foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's additive-free approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e The house emphasizes the character developed through agave selection, fermentation, distillation and maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clear decanter, substantial glass base and flared stopper showcase the amber tequila.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin neat in a tulip-shaped tasting glass and allow the pour a few minutes to open. Smell gently, then take a small sip and return to the aroma. Add water a few drops at a time if you want to explore a softer presentation; compare it with the original pour to find the balance you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a small piece of dark chocolate, toasted walnuts or a lightly sweet vanilla dessert alongside it. These pairing suggestions echo the richer side of the tasting profile. Taste the tequila alone first, then return to it after each bite so the food complements the pour without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is El Cristiano Ocho?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOcho is El Cristiano's eight-year extra añejo tequila, made from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco's highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Ocho differ from El Cristiano Black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are separate expressions. Ocho carries the eight-year identity; Black is the house's three-year extra añejo. This listing is for Ocho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich barrels are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe maker describes American oak maturation followed by one year in Cognac barrels, adding another cask influence to the finished tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size and strength is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for 750mL at 40% alcohol by volume, equivalent to 80 proof. Start with a neat pour and adjust with water to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy El Cristiano Ocho 8 Year Extra Añejo Tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can purchase El Cristiano Ocho 8 Year Extra Añejo Tequila 750mL from The Barrel Tap. 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