{"product_id":"san-matias-tahona-anejo-tequila","title":"San Matias Tahona Anejo Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated to mark the 130th anniversary of Casa San Matías, this añejo pays tribute to the distillery's roots by reviving its original tahona process — the same volcanic basalt stone used at the distillery over a century ago is still used to crush the cooked agave today, drawing out sweeter, more aromatic juices than modern mechanical shredders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested 100% Blue Weber agave is slow-roasted in brick ovens, crushed with the tahona stone, fermented in pine wood vats, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. The spirit is then aged 12 months in American oak barrels, producing a rounded, chocolate-forward añejo with a naturally sweet finish. San Matías Tahona is notably crafted under the direction of a female master distiller — a rarity in the traditionally male-dominated tequila industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe pear, vanilla, cinnamon roll, light pepper spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep agave sweetness, gentle oak, chocolate, bruleed orange, cinnamon, full round mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweet, and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casa San Matías, Jalisco (NOM 1103)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Añejo Tequila, 100% Blue Weber Agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes San Matías Tahona Añejo different from other añejo tequilas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's made using the traditional tahona method — crushing cooked agave with a volcanic stone wheel instead of modern mechanical shredders — using the same original stone the distillery has used for over 100 years, which is said to preserve more of the agave's natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 months in American oak barrels, which qualifies it as an añejo (aged tequilas must rest at least 1 year in oak).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for sipping or mixing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth — it's smooth enough to sip neat or on the rocks, and its chocolate and orange notes also work well in agave-forward cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa San Matias","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49821513515250,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/files\/SanMatias-Tahona_Anejo.webp?v=1784408141","url":"https:\/\/raretequilas.com\/products\/san-matias-tahona-anejo-tequila","provider":"Rare Tequilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}