G4 Extra Anejo 6 Year Tequila Reserva Especial UK Edition (1 of 100)
This bottling is a specific, limited allocation for the UK market, representing one of G4's most patient maturations. The spirit itself is an expression of Felipe Camarena's meticulous, engineering-driven approach at El Pandillo.
The El Pandillo Process (NOM 1579)
The defining character of G4 spirits comes from Camarena's specific, additive-free production choices:
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Water Source: A 50/50 blend of collected rainwater and deep well spring water. This balance is central to the G4 profile, balancing the soft, floral notes of rainwater with the rich minerality of the spring.
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Cooking: Agaves are slow-cooked in traditional stone/brick ovens.
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Milling: This expression utilizes a hybrid extraction method, combining juice from a traditional stone-wheel tahona with juice from a modern roller mill.
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Fermentation: 100% additive-free fermentation in stainless steel tanks, allowing for a pure expression of the agave and terroir.
Maturation & Bottling
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Age: 6 full years.
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Cask: Used George Dickel Tennessee whiskey barrels.
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Cellar: The barrels were aged in El Pandillo's cool, damp underground cellar. This environment ensures a slow, gradual maturation, mitigating the harsh extraction and high evaporation ("angel's share") common in warmer, drier rickhouses.
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Proof: Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), a slight increase from the standard 80 proof, which retains a higher concentration of barrel-derived congeners and esters.
Tasting Profile
This is a spirit defined by balance rather than just age.
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Aroma: Clear notes of cooked agave remain foundational, complemented by vanilla, dried orange peel, and the distinct minerality characteristic of El Pandillo.
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Palate: The texture is full-bodied. The agave presence is well-integrated with notes of dried fruit, leather, and light tobacco. The oak influence is structured, showing as toasted spice rather than overt sweetness.
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Finish: Long and complex. The finish is clean, with lingering notes of black pepper, cinnamon, and a slight tannic dryness from the oak.
Product Specifications
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Brand: G4 (Fourth Generation)
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Distillery: El Pandillo
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NOM: 1579
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Master Distiller: Felipe Camarena
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Release: Reserva Especial UK Edition
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Rarity: 1 of 100 Bottles
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Age: 6 Years
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Barrel: Used George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey
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ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
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Process: Additive-Free, Stone Oven, 50/50 Tahona/Roller Mill
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Presentation: Individually numbered bottle in a handcrafted Brazilian Parotta wood box.
