Calle 23 Limited Release Criollo el Dos Aged Tequila 100% agave

After the 2018 release of the now iconic Criollo Blanco created to celebrate her first son, Sophie Decobecq chose not to repeat herself. Not wanting to “compare children,” she took a different path to celebrate her second son. Instead of another Blanco, she created Criollo El Dos. Criollo El Dos, a new expression, crafted from a blend of anējo, extra añejo with a touch of reposado, designed to bring depth, texture, and complexity to the singular character of Criollo agave. Using identical production methods to the original Criollo Blanco, eg low-pressure autoclave cooking, the same yeast strain, the same fermentation and distillation methods; so that any difference between the two expressions could be attributed to one thing only: age. Criollo is a special type of blue agave and harvested from the regions between Tepatitlán and Arandas in the highlands of Jalisco. They remain smaller even when mature and feel sticky to the touch, indicating high sugar content. Even raw, they distinguish themselves with a rich, aromatic profile.

Crafted to be exceptional, this is a limited-edition tequila with no shortcuts taken. Additive free and built around an añejo-forward profile with a touch of extra añejo and reposado. Beautifully presented in a Hand-blown bottle made with recycled glass and bottled at 46.7% ABV. Every detail is intentional. Featuring hand-drawn artwork by Rose Guerrero. Criollo El Dos blends artistry and story into one unforgettable release. Crafted not just to be tasted, but remembered. Criollo, el Dos is a one-of-a-kind creation. Conceived from a deeply personal vision to craft a milestone blend. A reminder to follow the path guided by our intuition. An Amathus exclusive.

Master Distiller: Sophie Decobecq

Location: Los Altos de Jalisco

Nom: 1529

Elevation: 1800 - 2100m

Oven: Autoclave

Fermentation: Satinless steel

Distillation: Stainless steel/ copper pot still, double distilled