Ancho Reyes Barrica Mexican Chile Liqueur

Ancho Reyes Barrica Mexican Chile Liqueur shines when sipped neat or on the rocks, allowing its complex spicy-sweet flavors to unfold on the palate. It also adds depth to agave-based cocktails and pairs beautifully with rich, smoky dishes like grilled meats or mole, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or cozy autumn evenings by the fire.

Nose: Smoky and sweet aromas of dried ancho chiles blend with vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted oak. Hints of caramel and roasted nuts add depth.

Palate: Rich and warming. Spicy ancho chile flavors mingle with dark chocolate, raisins, and honey. Subtle notes of charred wood and tobacco leaf emerge. A touch of citrus brightens the overall profile.

Finish: Long and satisfying. The chile heat builds gradually, balanced by lingering sweetness. Flavors of cocoa, dried fruit, and woody spices fade slowly, leaving a pleasant warmth.

Ancho Reyes Barrica starts with hand-picked ancho chiles that are sun-dried, then macerated in small batches of neutral cane spirit for six months. The resulting infusion is then aged for a year in oak barrels previously used for añejo tequila, imparting subtle woody notes and a rich amber hue to the final product.

• Ancho Reyes Barrica is aged for six months in oak barrels that previously held extra añejo tequila, resulting in a unique flavor profile that combines the smoky heat of ancho chiles with subtle notes of vanilla and caramel from the wood.
• The liqueur's base spirit is made from sugar cane, not agave, setting it apart from other Mexican spirits and allowing the complex ancho chile flavors to shine through without being overpowered by strong agave notes.
• Each bottle of Ancho Reyes Barrica contains the essence of approximately 90 hand-selected ancho chiles, which are sun-dried for 15-20 days before being macerated in the spirit, creating an incredibly rich and concentrated flavor.