agave spirit flights
Ámbar Restaurante is excited to introduce the agave spirit flight program. Throughout the year, our knowledgeable team will select a limited-time menu of four tastings from our vast collection to allow you to learn more about their origin and variety.
Just as grapes are used to make wine, agave is the plant from which agave spirits are distilled. Agaves can be classified into six categories: tequila, mezcal, raicilla, Bacanora, pulque and Sotol.
Each month or so, we'll sample different spirits from specific regions or varietals such as Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Guerrero, San Luis Potosi etc., each highlighting unique flavors and aromas found only there.
komos
reposado rosa
aroma: cinnamon-dusted rose petal, caramel apple, and fresh agave
taste: fresh agave, butterscotch, dark chocolate, blackberries, plums, and dark cherries
añejo cristalino
aroma: tropical fruits, citrus zest, white florals, vanilla
taste: pineapple, miso, stone fruit, lime
añejo reserva
aroma: rich coffee mixed with caramel toffee, lifted by bright citrus zest
taste: soft and full, with hints of hazelnut, dried apricots
extra añejo
aroma: scents of dried peach, pecan pie, and turmeric are profound
taste: bursting with notes of dried orange peels, candied ginger, toasted pecans
$85
día de muertos
soledad día de muertos - joven
aroma: sweet notes of caramel, butterscotch, peppers, orange
taste: flavorful sweet notes of caramel and citrus, finished with creamy sweet cooked agave
don julio 70 día de muertos - cristalino
aroma: an inviting toasted oak nose with sweet notes of caramel
taste: robust tequila with the smoothness of apricot and citrus
los azulejos día de muertos - añejo
aroma: fruity with prominent agave aromas, as well as dried fruit, oak, orange zest, and a touch of minerality
taste: the rich palate has caramel, vanilla, and citrus notes along with hints of dark chocolate
kah día de muertos - extra añejo
aroma: sweet nose of agave, oak, and a touch of spice
taste: the palate features a balance of peppery, smoky, spicy, vanilla, honey, and caramel notes, culminating in a deliciously smooth and moreish finish
$80
código 1530
rosa
aroma: as the tequila is rested for one month in uncharred French white oak napa valley cabernet wine barrels, rosa tequilas gets a subtle red wine, floral aroma.
taste: the pure agave flavors of the blanco tequila lie at the heart of rosa. bright natural agave sweetness meets deep fruit notes to produce a flavorful tequila.
reposado
aroma: a delicate and inviting oak nose with sweet notes of caramel.
taste: natural sweetness of ripe agave with a warm taste of whiskey, fostering smoky undertones of vanilla, oak, and caramel.
george strait encore añejo
aroma: offers aromas of rich oak and vanilla notes. robust minerally notes with sweet hints from the french white oak napa valley cabernet wine barrels.
taste: on the palate is a ripe fruit taste with warm undertones of oak and vanilla, and a smooth, spicy finish.
origen extra añejo
aroma: a fresh aroma of minerals and cooked agave is highlighted by vanilla and oak.
taste: origen marries the bright agave flavors of tequila and the rich, warm notes of a fine cognac or aged whiskey.
$68
best additive-free Tequila
pasote - blanco
aroma: a deeper sniff reveal fragrant undertones of fresh herbs and citrus fruits.
taste: savory notes of intense agave balanced with flavors of pineapple on the mid-palate.
mijenta - reposado
aroma: a delicate and inviting vanilla nose with notes of bergamot, honey, preserved fruits, and orange blossom flowers.
taste: rich flavors of cooked agave, honey, and vanilla with a mid-palate of cacao nibs. a long and generous finish on the palate.
cazcanes no. 7 - añejo
aroma: offers aromas of heavy sweet agave, vanilla, and coconut. slight hint of nutmeg and chocolate.
taste: on the palate are warm spices, a vanilla nose with a sweet, long lasting coconut undertones.
volans 3 year - extra añejo
aroma: a hint of cooked agave is highlighted by vanilla, oak, pitted fruits, and citrus.
taste: a rich blend of cooked agave, vanilla, fruit, butterscotch, and pepper. a nice viscous mouthfeel with an excellent lingering finish.
$50
texas-based tequilas
lalo - blanco
Aroma: Top notes of cooked agave, sweet potato, cinnamon, and a hint of dulce de leche
Taste: Natural sweetness, that let’s you notice citrus and tropical fruit notes
el perro grande - reposado
Aroma: Sweet hints of hazelnut and cinnamon
Taste: Smooth elegant flavors of caramel and vanilla that linger for a while
soledad dos barricas - añejo
Aroma: Cooked agave, plum, and cacao with hints of leather and oak
Taste: Elegant notes of figs, plums and toffee
don vicente - extra añejo
Aroma: Fruity highland agave scent with stone fruits such as cherry, peaches, mangos, and plums. There are also hints of buttery cooked agave, oak, caramel, and vanilla
Taste: buttery cooked agave, baking spices like nutmeg and anise, light pepper notes, and oak. The agave sweetness is present from start to finish, making it a delightful sip
$50
best high-proof tequilas
roca patrón - reposado
Aroma: aromas of vanilla, american oak, and citrus.
Taste: aged for five months in american whiskey barrels to create a tequila with an oaky, sweet agave flavor. smooth and sweet taste with notes of ginger, caramel, and mushroom.
dulce vida lone star - añejo
Aroma: a fine balance of sweet fruit, like pear and vanilla.
Taste: specially aged in garrison brother’s texas straight bourbon whiskey barrels tantalizing tastes of caramel, citrus, and sweet roasted banana all interwoven with the rich barrel notes.
el caballito cerrero
Aroma: the aroma reveals delightful notes of pear, peach, and floral tones. presenting a silky creme caramel profile with subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, oak, and agave that remains prominent.
Taste: a wave of perfume-like fruit and floral flavors, followed by mild pepper, vanilla, and a slight bitterness on the back of the tongue. a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes.
tears of llorona - extra añejo
Aroma: sweet hints of caramel, custard, dried fruit, and dark chocolate.
Taste: a distinctive agave flavor with a heady spiciness and complexity for experienced palates
$65
celebrity tequila flights
Ámbar is proud to introduce Celebrity Tequila Flights as an exciting extension of the agave spirit flights program. We are currently featuring two tequila collections Flecha Azul and Codigo 1530.
Flecha Azul tequila flight
owners-partners american actor mark Wahlberg, Mexican PGA golfer Abraham Ancer, and Mexican entrepreneur Aron Marquez
Flecha Azul tequila is Made with blue weber agave, flèche Azul tequila piñas are cooked in brick ovens to protect its rich and sweet flavors.
cristalino
aged for 18 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. notes of dark chocolate, vanilla and oak.
reposado
aged for 6 months in ex-bourbon american oak barrels. notes of brown spices with a sweet finish.
añejo
aged for 18 months in ex-bourbon american oak barrels. notes of vanilla with a sweet finish.
extra añejo
aged for 36 months in ex-bourbon american oak barrels. notes of creamy butterscotch, oak and vanilla.
$65
Codigo 1530 tequila flight
co-owned by country music star george strait
Codigo 1530 tequila is made without added sweeteners or colors, and the brand uses 3x the average amount of agave for a smooth tequila experience.
blanco
unrested, never touches a barrel to appreciate the rich flavor of agave. notes of earthiness and citrus with a sweet finish.
reposado
aged for six months in napa valley Cabernet french oak wine barrels. notes of vanilla, toasted caramel, sweet agave and cocoa powder
rosa
starts with the purity of the blanco tequila, then rested in uncharred napa valley cabernet french white oak barrels.aged for 24-28 months in barrels first used to age bourbon. notes of bright agave and cabernet
añejo
aged for 18 months in napa valley Cabernet french oak wine barrels. notes of fruit, vanilla, oak and spice.