Don Fulano Añejo Tequila – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Deep, elegant, and exceptionally complex, Don Fulano Añejo Tequila is crafted from 100% mature Blue Weber agave and carefully matured in European oak casks. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, this añejo is a carefully composed blend of aged tequilas matured in French Limousin and Nevers oak casks that previously held wines from Burgundy and the Loire Valley. Rich notes of cooked agave, dried peaches, cardamom, roasted macadamia, clove, and tobacco create a sophisticated sipping tequila with impressive depth and a long, lightly mentholated finish.

Key Details

• Spirit Type: Añejo Tequila

• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave

• Producer: Don Fulano

• Distillery: La Tequileña

• Region: Jalisco, Mexico

• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Oak: French Limousin & Nevers Oak

• Cask History: Previously Held French Wines

• Style: Rich • Complex • Spiced • Elegant

Process & Aging

Don Fulano Añejo Tequila begins with mature Blue Weber agave grown in the Highlands of Jalisco. Don Fulano carefully selects mature Maduro and Pinto agaves from the family's orchards, emphasizing maturity as one of the most important factors in the quality and character of the finished tequila.

After harvest, the agave piñas are slowly steamed at low pressure and allowed to rest before extraction. Fermentation takes place in open tanks, with portions fermented alongside the agave fibers to help develop additional complexity.

Don Fulano combines two distillation methods. Approximately 80–85% of the final blend comes from double distillation in copper alembic stills, creating a rich and deeply flavored spirit. The remaining portion comes from a low-proof distillation in a double-column copper Coffey still, contributing elegance and balance.

For the Añejo expression, mature tequilas are blended after aging in French Limousin and Nevers oak casks previously used for wines from Burgundy and the Loire Valley. These darker European oak casks allow the tequila to develop considerable depth and complexity while preserving its underlying agave character.

Appearance

Deep golden amber with warm copper and mahogany reflections, displaying the rich influence of extended maturation in European oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich and layered with cooked agave, dried peaches, warm cardamom, and roasted nuts, accompanied by mature oak and subtle spice.

Palate: Deep and complex with cooked agave sweetness surrounded by dried fruit, roasted macadamia, cardamom, clove, and seasoned oak. The barrel influence adds richness and structure without completely covering the underlying agave.

Finish: Long and sophisticated with lingering dried fruit, spice, tobacco, and oak, followed by a distinctive light menthol freshness that brings balance to the richer flavors.

What Makes It Special

Don Fulano describes its Añejo as a grand coupage of very old tequilas, reflecting the importance of blending in creating the final expression.

Rather than relying on a single barrel type or uniform maturation profile, Don Fulano maintains a library of aged tequilas that allows its blending team to combine spirits with complementary characteristics. This approach helps build layers of fruit, vegetal, mineral, spice, citrus, and floral character into the finished tequila.

The use of French Limousin and Nevers oak previously seasoned with wines from Burgundy and the Loire Valley further distinguishes Don Fulano Añejo from more traditionally bourbon-barrel-driven aged tequilas. These European oak casks contribute structure, dried fruit, spice, and complexity while allowing mature agave to remain an important part of the profile.

The resulting tequila has earned significant recognition, including a 97-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.

How to Enjoy

Don Fulano Añejo Tequila is ideally enjoyed neat in a tequila glass or copita, allowing its complex aromas to develop gradually as the spirit rests in the glass.

Its combination of dried fruit, roasted nuts, spice, tobacco, oak, and cooked agave makes it particularly well suited as an after-dinner sipping tequila. Don Fulano also recommends pairing the Añejo with chocolate.

For cocktail enthusiasts, its rich profile can also elevate spirit-forward drinks such as a Tequila Old Fashioned or Añejo Manhattan, where the mature oak and spice characteristics can remain prominent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Don Fulano Añejo Tequila?

Don Fulano Añejo Tequila is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

What type of agave is used for Don Fulano Añejo?

Don Fulano is produced from 100% Blue Weber agave, with the family emphasizing fully mature agave harvested from its orchards in the Highlands of Jalisco.

Where is Don Fulano Añejo produced?

Don Fulano tequila is crafted at La Tequileña distillery in the historic town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.

What barrels are used for Don Fulano Añejo?

Don Fulano Añejo incorporates tequilas matured in French Limousin and Nevers oak casks that previously held wines from Burgundy and the Loire Valley.

What does Don Fulano Añejo taste like?

The profile features cooked agave, cardamom, dried peaches, roasted macadamia, clove, and tobacco, with a long finish that develops a refreshing touch of menthol.

Is Don Fulano Añejo a good sipping tequila?

Yes. Don Fulano specifically positions the Añejo as a mature and complex sipping expression. Its layered dried-fruit, spice, nut, tobacco, and oak characteristics make it particularly well suited for enjoying slowly after dinner.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Don Fulano Añejo Tequila.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Don Fulano Añejo Tequila, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Don Fulano represents the work of five generations of agave farmers and distillers whose history in Jalisco stretches back more than a century. The family's roots began in the Highlands of Jalisco, where their ancestors cultivated agave and developed an intimate understanding of the plant, its maturity, and the influence of the surrounding land.

Today, Don Fulano is crafted by Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza at La Tequileña, in the historic town of Tequila. The brand combines mature Highland agave with production and maturation techniques designed to express both the agricultural origins of tequila and the complexity possible through careful fermentation, distillation, aging, and blending.

Founded as a brand in 2002, Don Fulano emphasizes a low-intervention approach using mature agave, proprietary yeast, and natural volcanic spring water. Its aged expressions also demonstrate a distinctive European influence through the use of French and other European oak casks.

Don Fulano Añejo represents one of the clearest examples of that philosophy, bringing together mature agave and carefully selected European oak to create a tequila defined by dried fruit, spice, roasted nuts, tobacco, and a long, elegant finish.