Maestro Dobel Anejo Tequila

Maestro Dobel Añejo Tequila is a polished, oak-forward tequila that leans toward a whiskey drinker’s profile—rich, smooth, and layered with vanilla, caramel, and toasted wood. Aged longer than typical añejos and blended across different barrel vintages, it offers a deeper, more structured style that works beautifully as a sipping tequila or a bridge for bourbon lovers exploring agave.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by Maestro Dobel in Jalisco, Mexico, this añejo is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and aged for approximately 18 months in American white oak barrels, longer than the minimum required for the category.

What makes this expression distinctive is its blending approach. Rather than a single batch, Maestro Dobel combines tequilas from different stages of aging, creating a more integrated and consistent profile.

Key production highlights:

• 100% Blue Weber agave
• ~18 months aging in American oak
• Blended from multiple aging stages for balance
• Bottled at 40% ABV

The extended oak influence gives the tequila a profile that often appeals to those transitioning from whiskey into tequila.

Critics Reviews

There are no widely published professional critic scores available.

However, the tequila is often described as having a “wood-dominant profile similar to a single malt whiskey,” with sweet, nutty, and vanilla notes.

Tasting Profile

Nose
Toasted oak, vanilla, caramel, and light agave sweetness.

Palate
Rich and smooth with flavors of toffee, roasted nuts, baking spice, and subtle cooked agave.

Finish
Long and warming with lingering oak, vanilla, and gentle spice.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Añejo Old Fashioned

Ingredients

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

Preparation

1. Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled.
2. Strain over a large cube.
3. Express orange peel oils and garnish.

Dobel Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maestro Dobel Añejo
• ¾ oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes bitters

Preparation

1. Stir with ice until well chilled.
2. Strain into a coupe glass.
3. Garnish with a cherry.