Extra Añejo
Expect extra añejo mostly from Jalisco and Tamaulipas.
Extra Añejo questions
What is extra añejo tequila?
Extra añejo is the tequila category for blue Weber agave tequila aged in oak containers for at least three years. It was added to tequila regulations in 2006. Extended aging usually deepens color and brings concentrated oak, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, spice, and chocolate-like notes, while fresh agave becomes less prominent.
How is extra añejo different from añejo tequila?
Añejo tequila ages from one to less than three years, while extra añejo must age for at least three years. That added time often produces a darker color, heavier oak influence, and more developed notes of caramel, dried fruit, nuts, and spice. Extra añejo is generally intended for slow sipping rather than mixing.
How should extra añejo tequila be served?
Serve extra añejo neat, at a cool room temperature, in a small tulip-shaped glass or a copita. Let it sit for a minute before tasting so the aromas open. Large amounts of ice can mute its detail, though one cube is fine if desired. Sip slowly and treat it much like an aged spirit.
Does extra añejo tequila get better in the bottle?
Once bottled, extra añejo does not continue to age the way it did in oak. A sealed bottle stored upright, cool, and out of direct light can remain stable for a long time. After opening, oxygen slowly changes aroma and flavor. Keep the closure tight and avoid long exposure to heat or sunlight.