Tres Manos Añejo – Sweet & full-bodied

We were in BevMo the other day, picking up a tequila gift for some friends, when we spotted a brand we’d never seen before called Tres Manos. I was drawn to the bottle because it is dipped in black wax, and the liquor inside was darker than you normally see for añejos.

Max brought out the fancy brandy sniffer so we could get a good sense of the aroma of Tres Manos añejo.
Max brought out the fancy brandy sniffer so we could get a good sense of the aroma of Tres Manos añejo.

We were in BevMo the other day, picking up a tequila gift for some friends, when we spotted a brand we’d never seen before called Tres Manos. I was drawn to the bottle because it is dipped in black wax, and the liquor inside was darker than you normally see for añejos.

The bottle of Tres Manos añejo looks as if it has been dipped in wax.
The bottle of Tres Manos añejo looks as if it has been dipped in wax.

The label explained – “Tres Manos Añejo is aged three years in charred French Oak, charred American Oak and used Oak Bourbon barrels.” Three years! The label also called it a “super premium tequila,” so for $70 we decided to give it a try.

Since we were on our way to our friends Max and Davina’s house for dinner, we thought we’d make a tasting of it. First up was the Gran Centenario Añejo we had brought them for a gift. It was solid and tasty, as usual, with smooth caramel and vanilla flavors that don’t overpower the agave.

Next up was the Tres Manos and we were all intrigued by the pungent caramel and coffee nose and thick legs. While the body was smooth, it was very sweet, with a long, spicy finish. Perhaps it wasn’t fair to serve it after the Gran Centenario, but it still struck me as dessert tequila, if anything, to be served after dinner. (Davina smartly tucked her glass away until the cake was served.)

Now, although I have a sweet tooth, I like my tequilas more agave flavored than super fruity. If you’ve tried Tres Manos, let us know we you think. Too sweet, or “sweet”!?

-Scarlet