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A bottle of new Cielo X laid down on the table. El Diamante del Cielo For more than a decade, El Diamante Del Cielo has been busy establishing itself as a premiere name in the realm of top shelf tequila. Now it’s launching a new bottle that encapsulates just as much time in each and every sip. Cielo X is a luxurious extra añejo that spent 10 years aging in white oak barrels. Crafted and patiently matured by master distiller Arturo Fuentes, one of the industry’s most celebrated artisans, it is among the oldest–and priciest–releases of agave spirit this year. And we scored a first taste. Is it worth the $800 suggested asking price? Let’s uncork its delicate decanter and find out. The first thing to notice about the liquid is its burnt caramel color. It’s almost radiant in the pour, but not necessarily as opaquely dark as you might suspect of a spirit of this stated age. There’s also a surprising degree of layered nuance to the nose. This isn’t a single-note oak bomb. Instead, you’re treated to initial aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, which open up to reveal candied apricot as it sits in the glass. A considerable amount of confection carries over into the sip. It is a richly textured experience, dominated by vanilla and creme brûlée under fresh berry fruit. The finish returns to cinnamon, adding a final component of cracked black pepper to contemplate as it slowly fades off the tongue. Although the juice is probably best enjoyed as a dessert dram, a subtle vegetal undertone from the matured agave holds true at its core. It remains, unmistakably, a tequila. And a Lowland one, at that. Sustaining this degree of clarity at such a lengthy age isn’t at all easy. There’s a reason why even…

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