El Tequileño Sassenach Select Double Wood Reposado

Product Description

El Tequileño x Sam Heughan Sassenach Select Double Wood Reposado Tequila

Named in honor of the people of Tequila, El Tequileño was founded in 1959 by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo with a vision to craft only the finest tequila. That legacy carries into a genuinely unexpected collaboration: Sassenach Select brings together El Tequileño's third-generation Master Distiller Antonio Salles and actor Sam Heughan, founder of Sassenach Spirits and star of Outlander, uniting Mexican tequila tradition with Heughan's own Scottish whisky background in one small-batch, limited-edition reposado.

Crafted from mature Highland agave sourced from the Los Altos region of Jalisco and mineral-rich water from El Volcán de Tequila, this reposado is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then aged two years in American oak barrels before finishing an additional four months in French oak, a double wood process designed as a complement to Sam Heughan's own Sassenach Scotch Whisky. That dual aging brings real oak-driven depth and complexity to the finished tequila, giving it a character that leans noticeably more toward whiskey-adjacent territory than a typical reposado.

Produced in genuinely limited quantities and hand-selected by both Salles and Heughan, this is a distinctive crossover release for tequila drinkers curious about whiskey barrel influence, and for whisky fans open to exploring what happens when Scotch and agave philosophies meet in the same glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Cooked agave, honey, toasted oak, and black pepper.

Palate: Toasted oak, cooked agave, baking spices, and salted caramel, with a whiskey-like character running throughout.

Finish: Long and spicy, with a touch of cream and lingering smoke.

Food Pairings

Sassenach Select's oak and caramel-forward profile pairs well with hearty, savory fare. Try it alongside smoked brisket, aged cheddar, or a charcuterie board with dried fruit and toasted nuts.

Serving Suggestions

To appreciate the nuanced double wood influence, Sassenach Select is best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube. Its unique profile also makes it an excellent substitute for whiskey in a Tequila Old Fashioned, where the oak and subtle smoke notes really shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this tequila unique? It's a collaboration between El Tequileño's Master Distiller Antonio Salles and Sam Heughan of Sassenach Spirits, aged two years in American oak and finished four months in French oak as a complement to Heughan's own Sassenach Scotch Whisky.

Does this taste more like tequila or whiskey? Reviews vary. Some tasters find it a well-balanced marriage of agave and oak, while others feel the whiskey-like barrel character can overpower the agave, so it's genuinely a matter of personal preference, especially for drinkers coming from a whiskey background.

What is the alcohol content? 40% ABV (80 proof).

How long is this tequila aged? 2 years in American oak barrels, finished an additional 4 months in French oak.

Is this a limited release? Yes. It's produced in genuinely limited quantities as a small-batch collaboration.

How should I enjoy it? Neat or with a single large ice cube, or as a substitute for whiskey in a Tequila Old Fashioned.

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