{"product_id":"mandala-anejo-tequila-with-skulls","title":"Mandala Añejo Tequila Skulls Bottle 1000ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf the Skeleton Hands bottle is Mandala at its most dramatic, the Skulls bottle is its most festive. It’s a vibrant orange ceramic vessel covered in white skull reliefs that encircle the black floral Mandala logo, a design that draws on the sugar skulls, marigolds, and bright color of Día de Muertos, the Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed. Mandala is known for presenting its tequilas in hand-decorated bottles, and this one is meant to be displayed long after the tequila is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe liquid is a classic añejo. Mandala is made from 100% Blue Weber agave in Jalisco (NOM 1652, Tequilas de Autor), using fully mature agaves slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens and double distilled. It then rests in oak for more than a year, the legal minimum for an añejo, with several listings citing 18 to 24 months and some noting French oak or sherry casks. The time in barrel brings caramel, vanilla, and warm spice, while “keeping the cooked agave character intact.” It’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDescriptions of the tequila are consistent: a nose of “roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and warm toasted oak with a hint of dried fruit”; a palate that is “smooth and full-bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak”; and a finish that is “long and velvety, closing on sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.” It’s a soft, sweet-leaning añejo for sipping neat in a snifter, on the rocks, or in an Añejo Old Fashioned. No independent critic scores were found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis bottle is made for ofrendas, Día de Muertos tables, parties, and gifts, a tequila that’s part of the celebration. The 1-liter size gives you enough for a gathering, and the ceramic bottle makes it a keepsake for tequila collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMandala Añejo Tequila is produced in Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1652, Tequilas de Autor), from 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-roasted in brick ovens, double distilled, and aged in oak barrels for more than a year (listings cite 18 to 24 months). Presented in the Skulls ceramic limited-edition bottle. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 1000ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic scores were found for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and warm toasted oak with a hint of dried fruit. Palate: Smooth and full bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak. Finish: Long and velvety, closing on sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasted agave, caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, with a hint of dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and full-bodied, with honey, butterscotch, soft cinnamon, and gentle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and velvety, with sweet agave warmth and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAñejo Tequila — Limited-Edition Ceramic Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber, Jalisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrick-oven roasted, double distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak barrels, more than a year (18–24 months per listings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1652 (Tequilas de Autor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange ceramic with white skull reliefs (Día de Muertos design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA smooth, sweet-leaning añejo in a festive, collectible bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasted agave, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, honey, butterscotch, cinnamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a snifter or on the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — to taste the oak and agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAñejo Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — with agave syrup, bitters, and an orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan de muerto and sweet breads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats and mole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate and caramel desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Glass Bottom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45843636813890,"sku":"40% ABV, 1000 ml Harmonized Code 2208.90.129 Mexico","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/28E7C646-E23E-43AB-884E-E0E8920EB6DF.jpg?v=1793247476","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/mandala-anejo-tequila-with-skulls","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}