{"product_id":"tequila-ocho-anejo-cask-strength-single-barrel-barrel-tap-105","title":"Tequila Ocho Anejo Cask Strength La Mesa Estate Single Barrel Select 'The Barrel Tap' 105 Proof","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTequila Ocho Anejo Cask Strength Single Barrel Select 'The Barrel Tap' 105 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAñejo | 52.5% ABV | 105 Proof | 750mL | Jalisco, Mexico | Single Barrel | Cask Strength | Additive-Free | The Barrel Tap Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Tequila Ocho Añejo Single Barrel Select brings Ocho’s agave-forward approach to an exclusive barrel selection for The Barrel Tap. Made from 100% blue agave, Ocho follows traditional production methods, including slow cooking in brick ovens, fermentation with native yeasts, and double distillation. Its Single Barrel Añejo ages for twelve months in seasoned American oak whiskey barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur selection is bottled at its natural cask strength of 105 proof, preserving the character of the individual barrel without dilution. Ocho’s Single Barrel Añejo style combines cooked agave with cacao, coffee, dried fruit, and warm spice, supported by oak. It offers an opportunity to explore the relationship between agave, barrel aging, and bottling strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cooked agave, cocoa, warm spice, and subtle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Agave sweetness layered with dark cacao, coffee, nutmeg, and dried fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and peppery, with lingering agave, oak spice, and a buttery texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur barrel selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Selected for The Barrel Tap and bottled as an individual barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105-proof cask strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented at 52.5% ABV without dilution after aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve months in oak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seasoned American whiskey barrels complement Ocho’s agave character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditive-free production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flavor comes from the agave, fermentation, distillation, and barrel maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-estate philosophy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ocho highlights the influence of individual agave fields and harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend starting neat in a tulip-shaped tequila glass to explore the agave and barrel character. Let the pour rest briefly, then add a few drops of water if you prefer a softer presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a pairing, try dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or aged cheese. A large ice cube offers another way to enjoy the tequila while gradually adjusting its strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes The Barrel Tap’s Tequila Ocho selection different from the regular Añejo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur selection comes from a single barrel and is bottled at cask strength—105 proof. Regular Tequila Ocho Añejo is bottled at 80 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does 105 proof mean for this tequila?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt means the tequila contains 52.5% alcohol by volume. Our barrel was bottled at its natural strength without dilution after aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is Tequila Ocho Single Barrel Añejo aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcho’s Single Barrel Añejo ages for twelve months in seasoned American oak whiskey barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this Tequila Ocho barrel pick additive-free?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Tequila Ocho is additive-free. Its barrel-aged expressions develop their oak influence through maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Tequila Ocho Anejo Cask Strength Single Barrel Select 'The Barrel Tap' 105 Proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Tequila Ocho Anejo Cask Strength Single Barrel Select 'The Barrel Tap' 105 Proof directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tequila Ocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51163976990945,"sku":"828087000528","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/TequilaOchoAnejoCaskStrengthSingleBarrelSelect_TheBarrelTap_105Proof.webp?v=1793050818","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/tequila-ocho-anejo-cask-strength-single-barrel-barrel-tap-105","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}