Calle 23 Criollo ‘El Dos’ 700ML

Calle 23 Criollo 'El Dos' Eight years after the groundbreaking release of Criollo Blanco, master distiller Sophie Decobecq returns with Calle 23 Criollo 'El Dos'. Crafted to celebrate the birth of her second son, Eliès, this long-awaited limited edition showcases Decobecq’s background as a biochemist alongside her deep reverence for traditional Mexican distillation. At the core of El Dos is the legendary Criollo agave, a natural, smaller variant of Blue Weber known for its exceptionally high concentration of fermentable sugars and intense aromatic complexity. Decobecq aged the spirit initially for nine months in seasoned oak barrels before transferring it to stainless steel tanks to arrest the oak influence while allowing the flavors to integrate. A portion of the batch was further aged to Extra Añejo maturity. The final blend consists predominantly of Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas with a splash of Reposado. Per Mexican regulation, the entire bottling carries the label of its youngest component, Reposado, though the liquid inside possesses the depth and maturity of a far older spirit. Product Overview Brand: Calle 23 Expression: Criollo 'El Dos' (Reposado) Master Distiller: Sophie Decobecq Origin: Highlands (Los Altos), Jalisco, Mexico Agave Type: 100% Blue Weber Agave (Criollo Variant) Aging Profile: Proprietary blend of Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo aged in oak and stabilized in stainless steel Profile & Tasting Notes Appearance: Bright, pale straw gold with high clarity. Viscous in the glass, forming slow, persistent legs along the rim. Nose: An inviting, highly layered bouquet. Immediate waves of concentrated cooked agave, tropical fruit intensity, and sweet baked citrus give way to subtle backnotes of vanilla bean, toasted almond, and soft baking spices. The oak signature remains delicate and perfectly integrated, never masking the pristine cooked agave core. Palate: Rich, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced on the tongue. Vibrant flavors of roasted agave, ripe yellow orchard fruit, and herbal brightness hit first, followed by complex layers of warm oak, cacao, and light butterscotch derived from the long-aged component spirits. Finish: Exceptionally long, clean, and warming. The finish leaves a lingering impression of white pepper spice, sweet agave nectar, and a touch of roasted citrus peel.