The Gran Agave Ghost Edition is one of the more genuinely fun seasonal releases in tequila, and taking both colourways together is the way to buy it. Each decanter is a ceramic ghost with a wide open mouth and hollow eyes, the white version reading pale and startled, the black one reading rather more sinister, and side by side on a shelf they work as a pair in a way neither quite manages alone. Worth being clear on one point that comes up constantly: the tequila inside the two bottles is identical. The colour difference is the ceramic, not the liquid. What is in both is Gran Agave Reposado, made from 100 percent Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco and distilled slowly to keep the cooked agave character intact. It then rests six months in American oak, which sits neatly in the middle of the reposado range of two months to a year, and that timing is the point of the whole thing. Six months is long enough for the barrel to contribute real vanilla, cinnamon and honeyed sweetness with a gentle spice through the middle, but short enough that the agave still leads rather than being sanded down by wood. The result is smooth and easy without being bland, with intense agave lingering on the palate and decent body and grip behind it. Bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume. These are produced in limited quantities for the Halloween season and tend to disappear once the year's run clears, which is why buyers who want the pair generally do not wait. Good for a party table, better as a gift, and perfectly drinkable neat or in a margarita once the decorating is done.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Size |
2 x 750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Jalisco |
| Brand |
Gran Agave |
| Category |
Tequila Reposado |
| Expression |
Ghost Edition, Black and White Bundle |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Age |
6 Months |
| Maturation |
American oak barrels |
| Bundle Contents |
1 x White Ghost 750ml, 1 x Black Ghost 750ml |
| Packaging |
Limited edition ceramic ghost decanters |
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale golden straw.
Nose: Cooked agave leads, with vanilla, light oak, cinnamon and a subtle spice.
Palate: Smooth agave sweetness with caramel and sweet honey, soft oak and a gentle pepper edge. Good body and grip.
Finish: Clean and mellow, with lingering agave and oak.
FAQ
Q: Are the black and white bottles different tequilas?
A: No. Both contain the same Gran Agave Reposado. Only the ceramic colour differs.
Q: What does this bundle include?
A: One white ghost decanter and one black ghost decanter, each 750ml.
Q: How long is the tequila aged?
A: Six months in American oak. Reposado allows anywhere from two months to a year, so this sits in the middle of the range.
Q: Is this a limited edition?
A: Yes. The Ghost Edition decanters are produced in limited quantities for the Halloween season.
Q: Is it meant for display or for drinking?
A: Both. The decanters make strong display pieces and the tequila is an easy sipping reposado.
Q: Where can I buy the Gran Agave Ghost Edition bundle online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
