Bottle: Batch 2, LOTE 817, 220426, #CASCAHUINEANDO Appearance: Pale honey-gold x luminous straw Nose: Cooked agave, minerality, wet cement, petrichor, brine/salinity, olive, light oak, barrel spice, roasted almond, butter, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, citrus, orange peel, fruity, peach, dried apricot, raw honey, and white pepper…in a word, sumptuous Palate: Cooked agave, toasted oak, barrel spice, vanilla, brown butter, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, baking spice, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, citrus, charred pineapple, orange oil, dry earth, brine/salinity, olive, minerality, vegetal, and fresh herbs…a little less sweet, a little more savory, and even slightly green Finish: Cooked agave, honey, black pepper, cinnamon, toasted oak, sawdust, and brine/salinity…extra long and spicy with an oily/viscous mouthfeel Overall: For those who appreciate Cascahuín’s unmistakable profile, this añejo delivers added weight and intensity at 44% ABV while preserving the earthy, mineral-driven character. The barrel influence is rich and expressive without veering into cloying sweetness while simultaneously balancing the savory and vegetal notes with remarkable poise. For the $83 I paid, I’m not sure what else I could ask for; this is simply exceptional. Having never had the 40% expression, maybe one day I’ll get to compare the two.

*Batch 1* The new Cascahuin Anejo with the higher abv shines brighter than the regular anejo that hasn't been here in the US in a few years. Full of agave flavors but with the characters from the barrel making it a more balanced anejo.

It's the classic 1123 profile, briny, olive, bitter sweet! The higher ABV brings out a very well balanced Añejo that's less influenced by the barrel notes but compliments the agave which enhances the experience!

This was my review for the añejo 44 before it was available to me to rate on here. Will update my score on the standard añejo when I hopefully come across it in my upcoming Yucatán trip! Lote 817 04/22/26 #cascahuineando Batch 2 sticker on the side Another classic from cascahuin. I remember seeing this for sale years ago in the rectangular bottles and I didn’t go for it, big mistake as it completely disappeared from my areas market for forever… until now. Instantly my favorite of the core three lineup. Really well balanced mix of barrel and the typical cascahuin profile. For $75, this is an excellent anejo and stands up well against the other 1123 añejos I’ve tried like gran legado and wild common.