Codigo 1530 Origen George Strait 6 Year Extra Anejo Tequila 750ml
DescriptionCódigo 1530 Origen George Strait Edition represents a remarkable collaboration between tequila tradition and country music royalty, where the King of Country's exacting standards meet six years of French oak aging. This special edition of their Origen extra añejo was crafted specifically to meet George Strait's personal taste—a tequila smooth enough to sip all night yet complex enough to contemplate, much like his timeless music. The result is a limited expression that bridges Mexican heritage and Texas tradition.
The partnership between Código 1530 and George Strait began with the country legend's genuine appreciation for exceptional tequila. Known for his authenticity and refusal to compromise, Strait approached the collaboration with the same standards that built his six-decade career. Working closely with the master distillers, he participated in selecting the specific barrels and approving the final blend, ensuring this edition met his exacting requirements for smoothness, complexity, and that indefinable quality that makes something truly special.
Production follows the Origen protocol with additional touches reflecting Strait's influence. The base recipe remains the family's historic formula, using estate agaves and traditional methods. The six-year aging in French oak creates the sophisticated profile, but the barrel selection for this edition emphasized those showing exceptional smoothness and approachable complexity—qualities that mirror Strait's music. The final blend was adjusted through multiple tastings with the country star himself, achieving a profile that satisfies both tequila connoisseurs and those who simply know what they like.
Código 1530 Origen George Strait Edition displays the same deep amber color as standard Origen, but the nose reveals subtle differences from Strait's influence. The profound complexity remains—leather, tobacco, dark chocolate, and dried fruits—but there's an additional smoothness, an approachability that invites rather than challenges. French oak notes of elegant vanilla and subtle wine characteristics seem softer, more integrated. As it opens, notes of Texas influence emerge: hints of mesquite, leather that evokes saddles, and a warmth that suggests wide-open spaces.
On the palate, this special edition delivers the smooth sophistication Strait demanded. The entry is remarkably soft—six years of aging polished to an even finer edge through careful barrel selection. Initial flavors of dark honey and crème brûlée give way to the complexity expected from extended French oak aging, but expressed with unusual approachability. Dark chocolate, espresso, and leather create depth without heaviness, while persistent agave character maintains authenticity. Mid-palate brings the full expression of the collaboration: sophisticated flavors presented with the straightforward appeal that characterizes both Strait's music and personality. The finish is long and smooth, with complexity that unfolds gently rather than demanding attention. This is extra añejo for moments of celebration and reflection—whether toasting achievements or contemplating how patience and authenticity create timeless quality. Código 1530 Origen George Strait Edition proves that when legends collaborate, the result honors both traditions while creating something uniquely memorable.
