Tequila Ocho El Bajío 2018 Single Estate Extra Añejo

Product Description

Tequila Ocho "El Bajío" 2018: One Field, One Harvest, One Unrepeatable Tequila

Tequila Ocho was the first brand to put both a vintage year and the exact rancho of origin on its label, treating agave the way great winemakers treat grapes rather than blending for year-to-year sameness. This release comes entirely from El Bajío, a single field located in the Jesús María municipality, roughly 7 kilometers east of the town of Jesús María, sitting at 2,170 to 2,175 meters elevation with gentle slopes running north to south. The name itself, El Bajío, refers to land situated in the lower part of a valley.

The agave used in this bottling was planted in 2012 and 2013, meaning the plants were 6 to 7 years old by the time of the 2018 harvest, deliberately left to reach full maturity with an average weight of 20 kilograms and a sugar content of 27 percent. Every one of these details matters to Ocho's founders, third-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena and the late Tomas Estes, the man credited with bringing the first bottle of tequila to Europe, whose partnership was built on the belief that terroir belongs in tequila just as much as it belongs in wine.

Distilled at La Alteña, the Camarena family's distillery in the Highlands of Jalisco, this Extra Añejo was gently rested for three full years in ex-American whiskey barrels, developing a deeper amber color and a richness that stands up to fine aged whiskey while never losing the agave's natural elegance underneath. Non-chill filtered and presented in its original hand-made wooden box, El Bajío 2018 is a genuine snapshot of one field, one harvest, and one exceptional growing season that will never be repeated.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Cherries, red fruits, a touch of acidity, toasted oak, cinnamon, and warm baking spices, with subtle floral notes and a hint of anise.

Palate: Sweet cooked agave, toasted oak, anise, almonds, roasted nuts, herbaceous undertones, black pepper, and a delicate minerality.

Finish: Long, elegant, and complex, with lingering oak, warm spice, roasted agave, light anise, and a refined mineral close.

Food Pairings

This complex, cherry-and-spice-forward Extra Añejo pairs beautifully with rich, savory fare. Try it alongside dry-aged steak, aged manchego, or a charcuterie board with roasted almonds and dried cherries, or lean into its warmth with dark chocolate, cinnamon-spiced desserts, or a fine cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Tequila Ocho "El Bajío" 2018 is best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass, allowing its full complexity to unfold slowly. Given its rarity and single-vintage character, this is a tequila meant to be savored on its own rather than mixed, ideally shared with fellow enthusiasts who appreciate what a single field and a single harvest can bring to the glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this tequila unique? Tequila Ocho was the first tequila brand to label both the vintage year and the exact rancho where its agave was grown. This release comes entirely from El Bajío, a single field in the Jesús María municipality, giving it a specific, unrepeatable terroir tied to the 2018 harvest.

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

How long was this tequila aged? Three full years in ex-American whiskey barrels, qualifying it as an Extra Añejo.

Where was the agave grown? At El Bajío, located roughly 7 kilometers east of Jesús María at 2,170 to 2,175 meters elevation, from agave planted in 2012 and 2013 and harvested at 6 to 7 years old.

Is this a good bottle for collectors? Absolutely. As a single-vintage, single-estate release presented in its original wooden box, El Bajío 2018 is a genuine collector's piece that captures a growing season that will never be repeated.

How should I enjoy it? Neat, in a tulip glass, to fully appreciate its complexity and terroir-driven character.

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