Reserva de la Familia is the world’s first extra-añejo tequila. It is hand selected from the Cuervo family’s private collection. Each bottle is made using only blue agave harvested at its peak maturity, after seven to twelve years of growing in the field, and aged in French and American oak barrels for a minimum of three years. For over 10 generations this spirit was a family secret that was only shared with the closest of friends. In 1995, to celebrate their 200 year anniversary, they decided to share this special blend of tequila with the world. Reserva de la Familia is best served neat, allowing for full appreciation of its flavours, aroma, and velvety finish. As part of their ongoing support of Mexican culture, the Jose Cuervo family also commissions a Mexico-based artist to design original artwork for the collectors box each year. Jorge Pardo was selected as this year’s artist collaborator for his legacy of blending the principles of fine art and design to create contemporary paintings, sculptures, installations and architecture. The artwork tells the story of jimadors working in the agave fields. Within the designs, ‘coas de jima’, which translates to hoes for harvesting, are reflected prominently to explore the experience of farmers and how they know what agave to select in order to produce the best tequila.

Pursuing the dream of creating the world’s finest Tequila, vanguard distillery Volcan de mi Tierra announces its most prestige offering yet, Volcan X.A. This exclusive, ultra-prestige Tequila is an innovative blend of Reposado, Anejo and Extra-Anejo Tequilas. Volcan X.A is unique in that it is made from 100% Blue Agave with absolutely zero additives, making it the most superior of its class. Pioneers in the art of aging and blending, Volcan X.A’s development is as sophisticated as its taste. Tequila Volcan X.A unveils a very smooth tequila profile. The Reposado base provides the right level of sweetness and smoothness, while the other tequilas in the blend add aromatic elegance and complexity. A subtle recipe kept secret by our Master Tequiller. On the nose, X.A reveals a perfect balance of cooked agave, hints of spices and sweet aromas such as notes of vanilla, caramel and dried fruits. On the palate the Reposado base brings the right level of sweetness and smoothness, while Añejo and Extra Añejo add aromatic elegance and complexity. To be enjoyed neat or on ice