Herradura Añejo
Brown-Forman Corporation · Casa Herradura, Hacienda San José del Refugio, Amatitán, Jalisco
Herradura Añejo is tequila heritage in a glass. Casa Herradura has been making tequila at the Hacienda San José del Refugio since 1870, and this añejo — aged 25 months, well beyond the 12-month minimum — shows the patience that comes with long experience.
Nose
Cooked agave and caramel, joined by butterscotch, vanilla bean, and a warm oak backdrop with hints of dried fruit
Palate
Smooth and layered, with rich caramel and butterscotch leading into cooked agave sweetness. The oak influence brings vanilla and a gentle tannic structure.
Finish
Long and warm, with fading butterscotch, oak, and a lingering agave sweetness
- Agave
- 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave from the Amatitán valley
- Production
- Traditional brick ovens for agave cooking; natural fermentation; double-distilled in stainless steel pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — Herradura Oaxacan Sunset: Combine 2 oz Herradura Añejo, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar, and 2 dashes of orange bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice.
Food Pairing
Slow-roasted carnitas with pickled onion and fresh cilantro, or cajeta flan.
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