El Tequileño Extra Añejo Tequila – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Exceptionally rare, luxurious, and masterfully crafted, El Tequileño Extra Añejo Tequila is a limited-edition expression celebrating the distillery's heritage and dedication to traditional tequila making. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, this extraordinary tequila is meticulously blended from hand-selected barrels aged for three to nearly five years in a combination of American and French oak. The result is a remarkably elegant Extra Añejo layered with notes of cooked agave, orange zest, papaya, white chocolate, toasted oak, salted caramel, stone fruit, vanilla, and warm baking spices, delivering an unforgettable sipping experience.

Key Details

• Spirit Type: Extra Añejo Tequila

• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave

• Region: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Aging: Blend of American & French Oak Barrels (3–4 Years 9 Months)

• Style: Luxurious • Complex • Extra Aged

Process & Production

El Tequileño Extra Añejo Tequila is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and matured in a carefully curated selection of American and French oak barrels. Master Distiller Jorge Antonio Salles and Gran Tequilero Juan Antonio Salles personally selected barrels aged between three years and four years, nine months, including both ex-American whiskey barrels and French oak casks. Each barrel contributes its own unique character before being expertly blended into a single expression that showcases remarkable balance, depth, and elegance.

This meticulous aging program develops extraordinary richness while preserving the signature cooked agave character that has defined El Tequileño for generations, resulting in an Extra Añejo worthy of the distillery's legacy.

Appearance

Rich, deep amber with brilliant golden highlights, reflecting years of patient maturation in premium oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Inviting aromas of orange zest, papaya, ripe plantain, white chocolate, vanilla, and toasted oak create a refined and layered bouquet.

Palate: Luxuriously smooth with flavors of rich cooked agave, toasted oak, salted caramel, velvety stone fruit, vanilla, roasted nuts, and subtle baking spice.

Finish: Long, creamy, and elegant with lingering notes of oak, warm spice, gentle sweetness, and refined agave character.

What Makes It Special

El Tequileño Extra Añejo is an exceptionally limited release that showcases the highest level of the distillery's craftsmanship. Every bottle is produced from a carefully selected blend of individually chosen barrels, each contributing unique complexity developed through years of maturation in both American and French oak. The result is an Extra Añejo that balances luxurious barrel influence with vibrant agave character.

Presented in an elegant crystal decanter inspired by the penca (leaf) of the Blue Weber agave and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, this collector-worthy release exemplifies El Tequileño's dedication to tradition, innovation, and exceptional quality.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy El Tequileño Extra Añejo Tequila neat in a tequila or Glencairn glass to fully appreciate its remarkable depth and complexity. Allow the tequila to rest in the glass for several minutes to reveal additional layers of fruit, oak, and spice.

Its rich profile pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, roasted duck, dark chocolate, crème brûlée, pecan pie, premium cigars, and fine desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of El Tequileño Extra Añejo?

El Tequileño Extra Añejo is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

How long is El Tequileño Extra Añejo aged?

The blend includes tequilas aged between three years and four years, nine months in carefully selected American and French oak barrels.

Is El Tequileño Extra Añejo made from 100% agave?

Yes. It is crafted exclusively from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of El Tequileño Extra Añejo Tequila.

Is this tequila good for sipping?

Absolutely. Its extended maturation, exceptional barrel selection, and refined balance make it a premium sipping tequila intended to be enjoyed neat and savored slowly.

Pricing & Availability

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

Brand Story

Founded in 1959 by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo, El Tequileño has earned a reputation as one of Mexico's most respected family-owned tequila producers. Produced at the historic La Guarreña Distillery in the heart of Tequila, Jalisco, the brand combines estate-grown agave, natural volcanic spring water, and generations of traditional craftsmanship to produce authentic, world-class tequila.

El Tequileño Extra Añejo Tequila represents the pinnacle of the distillery's artistry. Through years of patient aging, meticulous barrel selection, and masterful blending, it delivers an extraordinarily refined tequila that celebrates the legacy, passion, and uncompromising quality that have defined El Tequileño for more than six decades.