Mexico-based tequila distiller Tequila Herradura has unveiled the limited edition of fifth Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016, Port Cask Finished Reposado.

The new expression of tequila is created from 100% blue agave, which was aged for 11 months in medium-char American oak casks. It was then aged for another two months in hand-selected vintage port casks from the Duoro Valley in Portugal.

This process offers a complex body and smooth taste to the spirit.

"We are delighted to re-introduce Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016, Port Cask Finished Reposado to our loyal fans."

Tequila Herradura brand manager Jennifer Simmonds said: "We are delighted to re-introduce Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016, Port Cask Finished Reposado to our loyal fans and Tequila enthusiasts in the United States just in time for the holidays.

"The fifth edition in Tequila Herradura's small-batch tequila series is a reminder of one of the brand's most successful innovations, the first Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2012, Port Cask Finished Reposado.

"This is a true exemplification of the brand's pioneering and experimenting with small-batch concepts that complement our traditional production methods credited for crafting the finest tequilas and surpassing industry standards with barrel aged expressions."

The new tequila was crafted by master distiller Maria Teresa Lara and has been bottled at 80 proof.

The drink contains blue agave plants and is fermented with natural yeast. This double-maturation process enhances the notes of cooked agave.

The limited edition of Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016, Port Cask Finished Reposado is available at a suggested retail price of $89.99.

Image: Tequila Herradura Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2016 – Port Cask. Photo: Courtesy of PRNewsFoto/Tequila Herradura.