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

Luxurious, deeply mature, and exceptionally complex, Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila is a sophisticated expression crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and aged for a minimum of five years. Produced by the Fonseca family in Jalisco, Mexico, and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, Imperial balances extensive oak maturation with the distinctive character of mature agave. Rich layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, coffee, tobacco, spice, and seasoned oak create an elegant Extra Añejo designed for slow, contemplative sipping.

Key Details

• Spirit Type: Extra Añejo Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Producer: Don Fulano
• Distillery: La Tequileña (NOM 1146)
• Region: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Aging: Minimum 5 Years
• Oak: French Limousin & Nevers Oak
• Style: Rich • Mature • Complex • Elegant

Process & Aging

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila begins with mature Blue Weber agave grown by the Fonseca family in Jalisco. Their extensive background as agave growers places particular importance on harvesting mature plants capable of providing the concentration and complexity required for long-aged tequila.

Following cooking, extraction, fermentation, and distillation, the tequila destined for Imperial undergoes extensive maturation for a minimum of five years.

Don Fulano uses French Limousin and Nevers oak casks, including barrels that previously held fine European wines. Over years of maturation, the tequila gradually develops deeper flavors of dried fruit, spice, chocolate, tobacco, coffee, and seasoned wood.

The extended aging is carefully managed to preserve the identity of the underlying agave. Rather than creating an expression dominated exclusively by oak, Imperial maintains a connection between mature agave and the complex flavors developed during its years in barrel.

Appearance

Deep amber with rich mahogany, copper, and reddish-gold highlights, displaying the considerable influence of its extended oak maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep and sophisticated with aromas of dried fruit, dark chocolate, coffee, warm spice, and seasoned oak, complemented by underlying cooked agave and subtle sweetness.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied with layers of mature agave, dried fruits, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, spice, and tobacco. Extended oak maturation contributes structure and depth while remaining integrated with the underlying spirit.

Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with lingering tobacco, dark chocolate, spice, dried fruit, and mature oak, gradually fading into subtle agave sweetness.

What Makes It Special

Don Fulano Imperial represents the pinnacle of the brand's traditionally aged tequila portfolio. Its minimum five-year maturation places it well beyond the three-year requirement for the Extra Añejo classification and allows considerable complexity to develop naturally through time in oak.

Equally important is Don Fulano's approach to maturation. The objective is not simply to maximize barrel influence. Instead, the aged tequila is carefully managed so that the original character of the Blue Weber agave remains identifiable beneath the layers created through years of maturation.

The use of French Limousin and Nevers oak also gives Imperial a different profile from Extra Añejos matured exclusively in American whiskey barrels. European oak contributes distinctive spice, structure, dried-fruit characteristics, and tannins that complement the naturally rich profile of mature tequila.

The result is a deeply layered expression intended to demonstrate how extensive maturation can transform tequila without completely obscuring its agricultural origins.

How to Enjoy

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila is best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a tequila glass, copita, or small spirits glass.

Allow the tequila to rest in the glass before tasting. The additional exposure to air can reveal more of its dried fruit, chocolate, coffee, spice, tobacco, and oak characteristics.

Because of its extensive maturation and complexity, Imperial makes an excellent after-dinner sipping tequila and can be paired with dark chocolate or other rich desserts. Its profile may also appeal to enthusiasts of mature Cognac, Armagnac, rum, and aged whiskey who are exploring Extra Añejo tequila.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo?

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

How long is Don Fulano Imperial aged?

Don Fulano Imperial is aged for a minimum of five years, considerably longer than the minimum three-year maturation required for the Extra Añejo tequila category.

What type of agave is used?

Don Fulano Imperial is produced from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico.

Where is Don Fulano Imperial produced?

It is produced at La Tequileña (NOM 1146) in the historic town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.

What barrels are used for Don Fulano Imperial?

Don Fulano uses French Limousin and Nevers oak casks in the maturation of Imperial, contributing layers of dried fruit, spice, chocolate, tobacco, and seasoned oak.

What does Don Fulano Imperial taste like?

Expect a rich and mature profile featuring dried fruit, dark chocolate, coffee, tobacco, warm spice, cooked agave, and seasoned oak, followed by an exceptionally long finish.

What is the difference between Don Fulano Añejo and Imperial Extra Añejo?

Don Fulano Añejo is the brand's traditionally aged Añejo expression, while Imperial undergoes substantially longer maturation of at least five years. The additional aging gives Imperial greater concentration and deeper notes of dried fruit, chocolate, coffee, tobacco, spice, and mature oak.

What size bottle is this?

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

Pricing & Availability

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

Brand Story

Don Fulano is the expression of generations of experience from the Fonseca family, whose history in Jalisco is deeply connected to growing Blue Weber agave. Long before establishing Don Fulano, the family developed its expertise through agriculture, gaining an understanding of agave maturity, terroir, and the characteristics required to produce distinctive tequila.

Production takes place at La Tequileña (NOM 1146) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. The distillery combines mature agave with carefully managed fermentation, distillation, maturation, and blending to create spirits that retain their agave identity across both unaged and extensively matured expressions.

Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo sits at the mature end of that philosophy. With at least five years of aging and the influence of carefully selected European oak, Imperial transforms the family's agave-driven spirit into a rich and contemplative Extra Añejo filled with dried fruit, chocolate, coffee, tobacco, spice, and mature oak while preserving the character of the agave beneath its extensive maturation.