Santaleza Anejo Tequila

Santaleza Añejo Tequila is a premium aged Mexican tequila that brings depth, smoothness, and rich barrel-influenced character to the classic agave spirit. Matured nearly a year in wood, it balances oak spice and warm sweetness with the core expressions of Blue Weber agave—making it compelling for both neat sipping and elevated tequila cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced in the Los Altos de Jalisco (Jalisco Highlands) region of Mexico, Santaleza Añejo adheres to traditional tequila craft: 100 % fully matured Blue Weber agave is harvested from nutrient-rich red soils, slow-cooked in masonry ovens, and naturally fermented before double distillation in copper stills. Once distilled, the tequila is aged for at least 16 months in first-fill American bourbon barrels, allowing the spirit to develop a deeper, wood-matured profile while retaining its agave essence. This extended barrel time softens the spirit, integrates oak nuances, and builds layered aromatics and flavor. 

Tasting Profile
Nose: Warm and inviting with agave, oak, and leather at the forefront, underscored by honeysuckle, toasted orange peel, and gentle spice from the barrel.

Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied with a coating mouthfeel that opens with rich agave sweetness, followed by oak-derived vanilla, soft earth, and leather. Dried-fruit nuances linger alongside citrus accents, while white pepper spice builds toward the finish.

Finish: Long and engaging, the finish emphasizes oak spice and gentle heat, with lingering dried fruit and earthy complexity—an elegant close befitting extended barrel maturation.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Añejo Old-Fashioned

• 2 oz Santaleza Añejo Tequila

• ½ oz agave nectar or demerara syrup

• 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters
  Method: Stir with ice until chilled; strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube; garnish with orange twist.

Tequila Manhattan

• 2 oz Santaleza Añejo Tequila

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes chocolate or aromatic bitters
  Method: Stir with ice; strain into a chilled coupe; garnish with a brandied cherry.

Añejo Sour (Rich & Smooth)

• 1.75 oz Santaleza Añejo Tequila

• ¾ oz fresh lime juice

• ½ oz simple syrup

• Egg white (optional)
  Method: Dry shake (if using egg white), then shake with ice; strain into a coupe; garnish with citrus twist.