Tequila Don Fulano Añejo is a deeply expressive, additive-free sipping tequila that elevates traditional Mexican craftsmanship through old-world French wine barrel aging. Crafted at the renowned La Tequileña distillery (NOM 1146) by five generations of agave growers, this expression is made strictly from 100% estate-grown Highland Blue Weber agave and pure volcanic spring water. Unlike most añejos matured in ex-bourbon barrels, Don Fulano rests for a minimum of 30 months—and is married with select stocks aged up to five years—in French Limousin and Nevers oak casks previously used for fine wine. Bottled at 40% ABV, it achieves an extraordinary harmony between sweet roasted agave and sophisticated barrel depth.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
French Ex-Wine Oak Maturation: Aged for at least 30 months in French Limousin and Nevers wine barrels rather than bourbon casks, imparting rich dried-fruit complexity and refined tannins.
100% Estate-Grown & Additive-Free: Produced exclusively from mature Highland agave cultivated by the Fonseca family, using zero artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or colourings.
Critically Acclaimed Excellence: Celebrated globally for its poise and depth, earning top honours including 97 points from Wine Enthusiast and 98 points at the International Wine & Spirits Competition.
🥃 Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich, aromatic, and layered, opening with baked agave, dried orchard fruits, and honeysuckle alongside creamy vanilla, toasted oak, and a subtle hint of fresh mint.
Palate: Silky, full-bodied, and well-rounded, delivering complex flavours of butterscotch, dark chocolate, and caramelized nuts balanced by warm cardamom, allspice, and crisp peppery spice.
Finish: Long, contemplative, and luxuriously warm, tapering off with lingering notes of dark cacao, subtle leather, toasted oak, and a refreshing herbal lift.
📊 Product Details
Distillery: La Tequileña (NOM 1146)
Origin: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico (Highland Agave)
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (80 Proof)
Tequila Type: 100% Blue Weber Agave Añejo
Serving Suggestion: Best savoured neat in a tulip glass or snifter after dinner, or paired alongside dark chocolate truffles, aged Manchego cheese, or a fine cigar.