Olmeca Altos Tequila Anejo

The Olmeca Altos Tequila Añejo is a rich, well-aged Highland tequila that balances mature oak character with vibrant cooked agave. Aged long enough to develop deep caramel, vanilla, and spice while preserving the spirit’s natural agave core, it offers impressive complexity for its category. Smooth enough for sipping yet versatile for premium cocktails, Altos Añejo represents a thoughtful intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern tequila blending.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Olmeca Altos is produced in the Los Altos (Highlands) region of Jalisco, Mexico, a high-elevation area known for volcanic soils and cooler climates that yield sweeter, fruit-forward agave.

• Agave Source
  • Crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the Highlands, typically harvested at elevations around 7,000 feet where slower growth promotes rich agave sugars.
• Traditional Production
  • Agave hearts are slow-cooked in brick ovens to develop caramelized sweetness.
  • The cooked agave is partially crushed using a traditional tahona stone wheel, an old-world method that extracts deeper flavor and texture.
• Distillation
  • Fermented and double-distilled in copper pot stills, helping preserve aromatic complexity and smoothness.
• Aging
  • Matured approximately 18 months in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, allowing the spirit to develop deeper color, vanilla sweetness, and subtle spice while maintaining agave character.
• Bottling Strength
  • Typically bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

The result is a classic añejo style—oak-influenced but still distinctly tequila-driven.

Critics Reviews

Wine Enthusiast has awarded Olmeca Altos Añejo 92 points, recognizing its rich flavor profile and balanced aging character.

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has also awarded the tequila a Gold Medal, highlighting its quality and craftsmanship within the aged tequila category.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Cooked agave leads with aromas of caramel, vanilla, roasted nuts, and orange zest, accented by peppery spice and light oak.

Palate:
Creamy and structured with flavors of caramelized agave, almond cookie, chocolate, and charred oak, balanced by cinnamon and black pepper spice.

Finish:
Long and warming with lingering roasted agave, caramel sweetness, and a touch of herbal pepper spice.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Añejo Tequila Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Olmeca Altos Añejo
• 0.25 oz agave nectar
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters

Preparation:
Stir with ice until well chilled. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with an expressed orange peel.

Altos Añejo Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Olmeca Altos Añejo
• 1 oz fresh espresso
• 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
• 0.25 oz simple syrup

Preparation:
Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with three espresso beans.