Corralejo Tequila Anejo Mexico 70 cl 38%

Twelve months in a carefully chosen blend of American and French oak, charred on the inside for a touch of smoke. Corralejo Añejo still carries the name of the hacienda where Mexico's independence was once sparked.

Expert Description

Corralejo Añejo Tequila is a Mexican Añejo Tequila made from 100% agave and bottled at 38%.

Behind the bottle stands Hacienda Corralejo in Guanajuato, an estate with roots dating back to 1755 and known as the birthplace of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the man who sparked the Mexican War of Independence. Hacienda Corralejo is one of only a handful of distilleries outside Jalisco with official rights to produce tequila, and the whole process still takes place on the estate, from agave field to hand-blown bottle.

The Añejo expression is double distilled using the centuries-old Charentais method and aged at least twelve months in a carefully chosen blend of American and French oak barrels, charred on the inside to add a touch of smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Oak, cocoa, vanilla and black pepper.

Palate

Oak, caramel, white pepper and cardamom.

Finish

Luxurious, full-bodied, with a touch of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Corralejo Añejo Tequila
Distillery: Hacienda Corralejo
Region/Country: Guanajuato, Mexico
Type: Mexican Añejo Tequila 100% Agave
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and French oak barrels (charred), min. 12 months
EAN no.: 7503000677409
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a tequila glass at room temperature.

Flavour Profile

Oak · Caramel · Cocoa · Pepper

Did You Know?

Did you know that Hacienda Corralejo is both one of Mexico's oldest and one of its newest tequila distilleries? The estate has made tequila since 1755, but the Corralejo brand as we know it today was relaunched in 1996, after businessman Don Leonardo Rodríguez Moreno bought the hacienda in 1994.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corralejo Añejo Tequila

What makes Corralejo Añejo special?

The minimum twelve months spent in charred American and French oak barrels, which give the tequila depth and a touch of smoke.

What does Corralejo Añejo taste like?

Oak, cocoa, vanilla and black pepper on the nose, with a palate of oak, caramel, white pepper and cardamom, and a luxurious, full-bodied finish.

How is it best enjoyed?

Neat, in a tequila glass at room temperature.

Is it made from 100% agave?

Yes, exclusively from blue Weber agave grown on Hacienda Corralejo's own fields in Guanajuato.

Who is behind Corralejo?

Hacienda Corralejo, an estate in Guanajuato with roots dating back to 1755, known as the birthplace of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

Where is Corralejo produced?

At Hacienda Corralejo itself in Guanajuato - one of only a handful of places outside Jalisco with official rights to produce tequila.

What's the difference between Añejo and Reposado?

Añejo is aged considerably longer - at least twelve months versus around four for the Reposado - and exclusively in charred American and French oak, giving it a deeper, rounder character.