{"product_id":"tequila-ocho-el-bajio-2018-single-estate-extra-anejo","title":"Tequila Ocho El Bajío 2018 Single Estate Extra Añejo","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:83;524-606\"\u003eTequila Ocho \"El Bajío\" 2018: One Field, One Harvest, One Unrepeatable Tequila\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:527;608-1134\"\u003eTequila 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:555;1136-1690\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:515;1692-2206\"\u003eDistilled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:18;2208-2225\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:145;2227-2371\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherries, red fruits, a touch of acidity, toasted oak, cinnamon, and warm baking spices, with subtle floral notes and a hint of anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:139;2373-2511\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet cooked agave, toasted oak, anise, almonds, roasted nuts, herbaceous undertones, black pepper, and a delicate minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:129;2513-2641\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and complex, with lingering oak, warm spice, roasted agave, light anise, and a refined mineral close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:18;2643-2660\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:293;2662-2954\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:24;2956-2979\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:349;2981-3329\"\u003eTequila 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:31;3331-3361\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-48:280;3363-3678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this tequila unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-51:20;3680-3732\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the alcohol content?\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-54:82;3734-3851\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long was this tequila aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three full years in ex-American whiskey barrels, qualifying it as an Extra Añejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"56:1-57:169;3853-4052\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere was the agave grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"59:1-60:198;4054-4293\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good bottle for collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-63:89;4295-4410\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat, in a tulip glass, to fully appreciate its complexity and terroir-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:17;4417-4433\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:188;4435-4622\"\u003eLove Tequila Ocho? \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/ocho\"\u003eBrowse our full Tequila Ocho collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more single-estate vintages, core expressions, and barrel collaborations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:177;4624-4800\"\u003eLooking for more long-aged tequila? \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/extra-anejo\"\u003eShop our full Extra Añejo collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other rich, extensively aged expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:39;4807-4845\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:315;4847-5161\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your rare and collectible tequilas are in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43745784070402,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/tequila-ocho-el-bajio.jpg?v=1785346186","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/tequila-ocho-el-bajio-2018-single-estate-extra-anejo","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}