Espolon Tequila Anejo Finished In Bourbon Barrels
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Espolon Anejo Tequila is a remarkable expression of Mexican craftsmanship, meticulously aged for 12 months in white-oak barrels. During this aging process, the tequila undergoes a remarkable transformation, acquiring delicate nuances of vanilla and butterscotch, which harmonize beautifully with the rich flavors of ripened agave and the warm earth. This aging period results in a deep, golden-hued tequila that represents the epitome of the Anejo style.
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Bottle details
| Type | Anejo Tequila |
|---|---|
| Brand | Espolon |
| Producer | Destileria San Nicolas |
| Origin | Jalisco, Mexico |
| Age | Aged 12 months |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | 100% blue weber agave |
| Cask | ex-bourbon, American oak |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is an anejo for people who like their tequila to show both sides of its character: the cooked, earthy agave at its core and the vanilla, butterscotch and caramel that time in oak brings. Made from 100% blue weber agave by Destileria San Nicolas in Jalisco, it rests 12 months in white-oak barrels and carries a bourbon-barrel finish, with ex-bourbon American oak adding warmth and a touch of baking spice. On the palate it is velvety rather than heavy, and the finish leaves lingering earthy agave with a soft trail of vanilla. At 80 proof it is approachable enough for someone pouring their first aged tequila, and it is familiar territory for a bourbon drinker curious about agave. We carry it because it sips nicely neat or on the rocks, yet it also earns its place in a stirred Anejo Old Fashioned or an Anejo Negroni, the kind of everyday versatility we value in a bottle with this much oak-driven depth.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The bittersweet cocoa frames the tequila's vanilla and butterscotch while letting the earthy agave come through.
- Caramel or butterscotch desserts — Dessert flavors of caramel and butterscotch echo the sweetness this anejo picks up from its oak aging.
- A quiet evening nightcap — Its warm, lingering finish of earthy agave and soft vanilla rewards slow, unhurried sipping.
Questions about this bottle
What does this anejo taste like?
What does this anejo taste like?
Expect vanilla and butterscotch up front, with a velvety, indulgent texture. Ripe, earthy cooked agave builds underneath, joined by oak, caramel and baking spice. The finish is warm and lasting, with earthy agave and a gentle sweetness of vanilla.
How is it aged?
How is it aged?
It is aged for 12 months in white-oak barrels and finished in bourbon barrels, with the store's records listing ex-bourbon American oak. That time in wood gives it a deep, radiant golden color and its vanilla and butterscotch character.
What is it made from, and where?
What is it made from, and where?
It is made from 100% blue weber agave by Destileria San Nicolas in Jalisco, Mexico. It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750 ml bottle.
Is it better neat or in cocktails?
Is it better neat or in cocktails?
Both work. It is suggested neat in a tequila glass or snifter, or over ice for a gradually evolving pour. It also suits aged tequila cocktails such as an Anejo Old Fashioned or an Anejo Negroni, where its oak and vanilla notes shine.
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