Selected by master distiller Enrique Fonseca of Tequilea (NOM1146, Atotonilco El Alto), this Aejo is a true expression of craft and terroir. It begins with 23 years in French oak Cabernet Franc barrels (Loire Valley), then finishes in toasted American white oak barrels that previously held Canadian or Tennessee rye whiskey. Bottled at 41.3% ABV, this additive-free tequila delivers remarkable depth and balance.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Rich amber with warm, toasted hues.

Nose: Buttery butterscotch and caramel intertwine with vanilla, baking spices, citrus peel, and a touch of oak.

Palate: Velvety and indulgent, offering toffee, walnut candy, custard, dark chocolate, pecan pie, orange zest, and cooked agave.

Finish: Long, satisfying, and slightly drywith lingering oak spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sweet agave warmth.

Serving Suggestions: Beautiful sipped neat or with a single ice cube to gently unfurl its rich spice and agave. Also a sublime base for premium cocktails like an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Aejo Sour.

Technical Details:

Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave from Los Altos, Jalisco

Distillation: Copper pot stills at Tequilea Distillery (NOM 1146)

Maturation:

~60% aged 2 years in ex-Loire Cabernet Franc French oak barrels

~40% aged 3 years in the same French oak

Then married for 1 additional year in toasted American white oak (ex-Canadian/Tennessee rye whiskey)

ABV: 41,3%

Bottle Size: 750ml

Additives: None verified additive-free

Why It Stands Out:

Complex multi-cask ageing brings layered oak, spice, fruit and sugar-candy richness.

Artistic curation by a fifth-generation Tequileo, showcasing Joyful precision and tradition.

Versatile appeal: hearty enough for whisky lovers, while upholding true agave sweetness.