Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila

Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila is a rich, smooth, and approachable aged tequila—crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and aged in new American and French oak barrels for about 6–16 months. Expect warm notes of baked agave, toasted oak, caramel, nuts, spices, and a lingering vanilla-tinged finish.

🌵 Essentials

• 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco.

• Aged approximately 6 months in new French Limousin oak barrels (typical), though some sources cite up to 16 months in American oak—there's some variation across batches 

• Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) and earns praise for its smooth, slightly sweet delivery 

👃 Aroma

• Rich and oaky with toasted oak, caramel, vanilla, and almond notes 

• Fruity undertones of baked agave and silky sweetness 

👄 Palate

• Oily and spicy with dark ripe cherry character and a hint of Cointreau-like orange on the palate 

• Additional flavors include cooked agave, black pepper, chocolate, butter, and cinnamon – akin to churro sweetness 

🔚 Finish

• Smooth and softly complex; milk chocolate, cinnamon, gentle mole-like earthy spice, and warm chest-warming caramel linger on the finish .

🏆 Recognition & Value

• 90 pts, Gold Medal from Tastings.com in April 2024—praised for its spicy yet earthy complexity 

• Generally considered a dependable mid-tier añejo in the US $30–40 range—offering solid value 

✅ Final Take

Gran Centenario Añejo is a reliable, oak-forward aged tequila with enough fruit, spice, and richness to sip neat or uplift cocktails. Its well-integrated oak, warm agave sweetness, and gentle spice make it a crowd-pleasing bottle that won't break the bank.

"Classic and incredibly fragrant Anejo tequila, with a perfumed bouquet of tropical blossoms, grilled cherry, and roasted mango on the nose. The flavors reveal themselves in waves on the palate, and Candied ginger, poached white peaches, and honeycomb persist through the long finish." 95 Points 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge