Maestro Dobel 50 Extra Anejo Cristalino Tequila

Maestro Dobel50 Extra Añejo Cristalino Tequila represents the pinnacle of the Dobel house style—luxurious, impeccably smooth, and visually striking. Despite its crystal-clear appearance, this tequila is actually a fully aged extra añejo, matured in oak before undergoing charcoal filtration to remove color while preserving the richness developed during aging. The result is a spirit that combines the depth of long-aged tequila with the silky texture and brightness of a blanco, making it both elegant and remarkably easy to sip.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced in Jalisco, Mexico, Maestro Dobel 50 celebrates the legacy of 11th-generation tequila maker Juan Dobel and was originally released to commemorate his 50th birthday. The tequila is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave sourced from carefully cultivated agave fields.

The production process combines traditional aging with modern innovation:

• Agave base: 100% Blue Weber agave harvested at peak maturity
• Distillation: traditional copper pot stills
• Aging: matured in a combination of American and Eastern European oak barrels for multiple years
• Cristalino process: charcoal filtration removes the natural amber color acquired during barrel aging while preserving flavor complexity.

This filtration technique is part of the rapidly growing cristalino tequila style, where aged tequila is clarified to achieve the clarity of a blanco while retaining the richness of barrel maturation.

The finished tequila is bottled at approximately 40% ABV, offering both structure and exceptional smoothness.

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Tasting Profile

Nose
Vanilla bean, caramelized sugar, toasted oak, and subtle agave sweetness with hints of almond and citrus.

Palate
Silky and refined with flavors of honey, baked agave, caramel, light chocolate, and delicate oak spice.

Finish
Exceptionally smooth and lingering with gentle sweetness, soft spice, and polished oak.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

(This tequila is typically enjoyed neat, but it can elevate refined tequila cocktails.)

Cristalino Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maestro Dobel 50
• ¼ oz agave syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Orange peel

Preparation

1. Combine tequila, syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until chilled.
3. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass.
4. Express orange peel oils and garnish.

Luxury Cristalino Martini

Ingredients

• 2½ oz Maestro Dobel 50
• ½ oz dry vermouth
• Lemon twist

Preparation

1. Stir tequila and vermouth with ice until very cold.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist.