Sierra Milenario Extra Anejo Tequila Mexico 70 cl 41,5%

Only a small share of the tequila distilled in Jalisco is left in barrels long enough to earn the name Extra Añejo. Sierra Milenario is one of them, vintage after vintage rested well beyond the legal minimum, until it turns dark, round and full of spiced sweetness.

Expert Description

Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo Mexican Tequila is a 100% agave Extra Añejo Tequila, aged in French Limousin oak barrels and bottled at 41.5%.

The tequila comes from Destilerías Sierra Unidas in Jalisco, the same family distillery behind Sierra Reposado and Sierra Silver, but here the ambition is different. Milenario is double distilled and aged for up to four years in French Limousin oak barrels, well beyond the three-year legal minimum required for the Extra Añejo category. The volcanic soil of the Jalisco highlands gives the agave a fresh, fruity character that carries through the long ageing process.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced oak, roasted agave and ripe fruit, with a touch of dark chocolate.

Palate

Round and complex, with caramel, vanilla and a deep, roasted agave character.

Finish

Long and warm, with a final note of tropical fruit and spice.

Specifications

Name: Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo
Distillery: Destilerías Sierra Unidas
Region/Country: Jalisco, Mexico
Type: 100% Agave Extra Añejo Tequila
ABV: 41.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French Limousin oak barrels
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat, at room temperature, in a wide glass that captures the complex aromas.

Flavour Profile

Oak-forward · Fruity · Spicy · Round

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Extra Añejo category was only introduced in 2006, and requires a minimum of three years' barrel ageing, making it the rarest of the official tequila categories? Sierra Milenario goes even further, resting for up to four years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo

What does "Extra Añejo" mean on a tequila?

It is the longest-aged of tequila's official categories, requiring a minimum of three years in barrel. Sierra Milenario is aged for up to four years.

What does Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo taste like?

The nose offers spiced oak, roasted agave and ripe fruit, while the palate is round with caramel, vanilla and a deep agave character.

What is the difference between Sierra Milenario and Sierra Reposado?

Milenario is a 100% agave tequila, aged far longer, up to four years versus Reposado's six months, giving it a much more complex and spiced character.

What type of barrel is used for Sierra Milenario?

French Limousin oak barrels, which add spiced, slightly sweet notes during the long ageing process.

How should Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo be served?

Best neat, at room temperature, in a wide glass so you can experience its many layers of aroma.

Is Sierra Milenario a 100% agave tequila?

Yes, it is distilled purely from blue agave, with no added cane sugar spirit.

Where does Sierra Milenario come from?

From Destilerías Sierra Unidas in Jalisco, the same family distillery behind Sierra Reposado and Sierra Silver.

Does Sierra Milenario Extra Añejo make a good gift?

Yes, the long ageing and rare category make it a natural choice for the seasoned tequila enthusiast.