Extra Aged Act of Treason Australian agave spirit released

After the debut success of Act of Treason Australian Agave Spirit, the brand has unveiled a new addition to its portfolio, Act of Treason Extra Aged.

Just 12 months since the launch of Act of Treason, in which time the inaugural Blanco and Reposado received recognition at prestigious global spirits competitions and exceeded sales expectations, the new release replicates the more refined style of añejo tequila.

Aged in ex-Australian whisky barrels, Act of Treason Extra Aged is said to “capture the familiar backbone of cooked agave, cut grass and lime notes” with layers of vanilla, caramel and oak.

Distilled from 100 per cent blue weber agave grown on the Australian Agave Project’s Eden Lassie farm in the Whitsundays, Queensland, the intense environment imparts a distinctly Australian flavour on the agave. From the region’s tropical climate to the coastal influence, the result is a product unique to its environment.

Trent Fraser, CEO of Top Shelf International, which owns Act of Treason, says: “There is no doubt the spirits world has taken notice of Act of Treason in its first year. Everything we do is inspired by the traditions of tequila but brought to life through Australian ingenuity and the unique terroir that our location offers us.

“Our farm is our slice of paradise and we’re relishing in the opportunity of exporting paradise to the world,” he added.

Tasting notes for Act of Treason Extra Aged describe aromas of cooked agave, caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, oak, raisin and light black pepper, with a palate of herbaceous cooked agave and layers of oak, dry fruit, vanilla fudge, black pepper and chocolate brownie leading into a bold, lingering finish with smooth heat.