Description
Terralta 5 Year Old Extra Añejo is a matured, deeply expressive tequila that marries rich oak influence with unmistakable high-altitude agave character. Warm caramel, vanilla, and earthy minerality unfold in elegant layers, making this a refined sipping tequila with exceptional balance.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced in the Los Altos (Highlands) region of Jalisco by the team behind the renowned G4 distillery, Terralta is crafted from estate-grown blue weber agave and deep-well water, fermented naturally and distilled with a focus on purity.
This Extra Añejo is aged five full years in American oak, developing depth and aromatic complexity while preserving the brightness of agave and the mineral signature of high-altitude terroir. Bottled at 40% ABV, it reflects the Terralta philosophy: agave first, oak second.
Critics Reviews
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A veteran tequila reviewer for Tequila Matchmaker praised the 5-year expression as “rich and rounded on the nose, with butter, caramel and soft vanilla, yet the agave remains remarkably present even after five years in barrel.” The same reviewer noted the palate as “medium-viscosity, oak-gripped, mineral and orange-zest driven,” calling it “a rare Extra Añejo that still feels like an agave spirit first.”
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A professional tasting panel referenced by WHWC’s expert review team highlighted “maple, leather, mild smoke, fruit and spice on the nose, with caramel, light chocolate and mild cinnamon on the palate,” ultimately calling it “a smooth, buttery Extra Añejo with admirable balance.”
These professional evaluations reinforce Terralta 5 Year’s reputation as one of the most agave-faithful and well-constructed Extra Añejo tequilas in its class.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Caramelized agave, maple, vanilla bean, soft leather, and a faint touch of barrel smoke with red-earth minerality.
Palate: Supple and layered—caramel, toasted oak, dark honey, orange zest, mild cinnamon, and a hint of dark chocolate, wrapped around a core of expressive agave.
Finish: Long, warm, and lightly drying with oak tannin, nutmeg spice, leather, and persistent mineral-agave brightness.
Quick Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Origin / Region | Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco, Mexico |
| Production / Type | 100% blue weber agave; natural fermentation; agave-forward distillation |
| Aging / Maturation | 5 years in American oak (Extra Añejo) |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, maple, vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, leather, dark honey |
| Style / Identity | Mature, elegant Extra Añejo tequila with preserved agave purity |
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