{"product_id":"arette-gran-clase-extra-anejo-tequila-700ml","title":"Arette Gran Clase Extra Anejo Tequila 700ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 700ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, mature, and traditionally crafted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents one of the most extensively aged expressions from the Orendain family's Arette portfolio. Produced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery (NOM 1109)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Tequila, Jalisco, this Extra Añejo combines the character of mature agave with the depth developed through extended oak maturation. Bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Gran Clase offers layers of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, spice, and mature oak in a rich tequila designed for slow sipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extra Añejo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Blue Weber Agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arette \/ Orendain Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e El Llano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended Oak Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40% ABV (80 Proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cooked Agave • Vanilla • Caramel • Dried Fruit • Spice • Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrendain family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at El Llano Distillery in the historic town of Tequila, Jalisco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction begins with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harvested at maturity. The agave is cooked to convert its natural carbohydrates into fermentable sugars while developing the cooked-agave character that forms the foundation of Arette tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing cooking and extraction, the agave undergoes fermentation and distillation before the tequila begins its extended maturation in oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Añejo tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Gran Clase receives at least three years of barrel maturation. This extended time in wood allows the tequila to develop considerably more mature barrel character than Arette's Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the fresh agave distillate develops deeper notes of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, spice, and mature wood while retaining cooked agave beneath the barrel influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished tequila is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamber with copper and mahogany highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its extended maturation in oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and mature with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked agave, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full and rounded with layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroasted agave, caramel, vanilla, mature fruit, spice, and toasted oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a balance between agave sweetness and extended barrel influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and warming with lingering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evanilla, caramel, spice, dried fruit, and mature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the mature end of Arette's tequila portfolio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Arette's younger expressions place greater emphasis on fresh and cooked agave character, Gran Clase uses extended barrel maturation to explore how that same Blue Weber agave develops over years in oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Añejo classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means the tequila must mature for a minimum of three years, substantially longer than the requirements for Reposado or Añejo tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis additional maturation allows greater interaction between tequila and oak, developing a darker color, fuller texture, and deeper flavors of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, spice, and wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the extended maturation, the tequila remains connected to the traditional Arette style through the cooked-agave character beneath its mature barrel notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGran Clase is produced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery (NOM 1109)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, continuing the Orendain family's longstanding tequila-making tradition in the town of Tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is best suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslow sipping neat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour a small serving into a tequila or stemmed tasting glass and allow it to rest for several minutes. This gives its mature aromas of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, spice, and oak time to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall sips allow the transition from agave sweetness into richer barrel characteristics to become more apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be enjoyed over a single large ice cube, although serving it neat provides the clearest expression of its extended maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor food pairings, consider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, or rich desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can complement its mature sweetness and oak character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of Arette Gran Clase Extra Añejo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of agave is used in Arette Gran Clase?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Arette Gran Clase made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is produced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOM 1109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Arette Gran Clase an Extra Añejo tequila?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Arette Gran Clase is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Añejo tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it in the longest-aged official tequila category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does Extra Añejo tequila have to be aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder tequila regulations, an Extra Añejo must be matured in oak for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least three years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Arette Gran Clase taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts mature profile combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked agave, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, warming spice, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the extended maturation providing greater richness and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Arette Artesanal Añejo and Arette Gran Clase Extra Añejo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are barrel-aged Arette tequilas, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGran Clase belongs to the Extra Añejo category and therefore undergoes a longer maturation period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This produces deeper oak, vanilla, caramel, dried-fruit, and spice characteristics than a standard Añejo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho makes Arette Tequila?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette is produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrendain family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a family with generations of history in tequila production in Jalisco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Arette Gran Clase good for sipping?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its extended maturation and mature barrel profile make it particularly well suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslow sipping neat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Arette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now while supplies last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrendain family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose history is deeply connected to tequila production in Jalisco, Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand is made at the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery (NOM 1109)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the town of Tequila. The distillery and family represent generations of tequila-making tradition, producing expressions that range from unaged blanco tequila to extensively matured releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette takes its name from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the horse ridden by Mexican equestrian Humberto Mariles during his historic performance at the 1948 London Olympic Games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Gran Clase Extra Añejo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the mature side of the Arette collection. 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