Añejo

Añejo (aged) tequila is, as the name implies, aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of one year and sometimes as long as five. Generally the term "añejo" is reserved for 100% agave tequila but there are occasional exceptions. The most notable being "Sauza Commemorativo Añejo" which is a mixto ( mixto tequila is blend of agave and other sugars.) When you come to the Blue Agave take some time to truly enjoy sipping a nicely balanced añejo and appreciate the more complex nature of spirits in this category. Añejo tequilas take the most time, effort and care and therefore are the pride of a master tequilero. They are the eldest cousins of their respective blanco and reposado relatives and complete a tequila family. The best añejo tequilas have not been over powered by wood tones, yet benefit from the aging process by being very smooth while hopefully maintaining some of the agave flavor. When looking for an añejo remember that older is not necessarily better. 5 years is about the maximum a Tequila can sit in a barrel and not begin to deteriorate ( There are a couple of companies that have pushed this to 6 years ). All these things considered be prepared to spend a bit more, sometimes a lot more on tequila añejo. They are best for sipping and though we personally don't use them in cocktails, many aficionados and upscale restaurants do. The tequila in our venue is just a small fraction of what has been or is available. Indeed, they barely scratch the surface. Our tequilas will continue to be a work in progress as we will add new products in the near future.