Tequila Ocho 2008 El Carrizal 8/8/8 Extra Añejo 70cl
Brand: Tequila Ocho | Category: Single Estate Extra Añejo Tequila | ABV: 40% | Origin: Jalisco, Mexico | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
On the 8th day of the 8th month in 2008, Tequila Ocho harvested its very first field, El Carrizal. A milestone moment that would spark a revolution in single estate tequila. Ten years later, that same vintage was bottled as 8/8/8 Extra Añejo, a celebration of origin, time, and terroir. Rare, historic, and deeply soulful, this is more than tequila. It’s legacy in a bottle.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Majestic and mature. Dried fig, leather, aged agave, and baking spice rise gently with hints of vanilla bean, sandalwood, and dried herbs, a warm, earthy invitation.
Palate: Silky and contemplative. Notes of roasted agave, dark chocolate, orange oil, and toasted oak evolve into subtle coffee, dried fruit, and light tobacco. Rich, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
Finish: Long and layered. Lingering echoes of spice, wood resin, and warm agave sweetness, a finish that honors time with grace.

Production Details:
Harvested from Rancho El Carrizal in 2008, slow-cooked in brick ovens, fermented with native yeasts, and distilled at La Alteña. Aged for a full decade in ex-American oak bourbon barrels, then bottled at 40% ABV. No additives. No blending. Just one vintage, one rancho, one moment in time.

Perfect For:
Milestone celebrations, private tastings, or anchoring a serious tequila collection. Best enjoyed neat, in silence with reverence and reflection.

Expert Notes:
A unicorn in the tequila world, 8/8/8 Extra Añejo is a landmark release that combines Ocho’s terroir-first philosophy with long aging rarely seen in agave spirits. It’s not just Extra Añejo, it’s Ocho history, bottled.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "The most elegant tequila I’ve ever tasted. Agave, time, and soul."
🗣️ "It feels like sipping history. Rich but never heavy — just perfect."
🗣️ "A decade in the barrel, and somehow still vibrant. This one’s unforgettable."

Interesting Fact:
This vintage was harvested on 8/8/08, a date chosen not just for symmetry, but to mark Ocho’s debut in tequila history. Only a limited number of bottles were released globally, making it a true collector’s treasure.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat, in a wide crystal nosing glass. Let it rest at least 15–20 minutes, every layer deserves your attention. For pairings, opt for aged cheeses, dark chocolate with sea salt, or nothing at all.

Distillery Background:
Crafted at La Alteña under the direction of Carlos Camarena and the late Tomas Estes, Tequila Ocho pioneered single estate and vintage-labeled tequila. With 8/8/8, they mark their origin story with a release that captures everything the brand stands for: terroir, transparency, and time well honored.