Partida Reserva Añejo is the flagship aged expression from Tequila Partida, founded in 2005 when San Francisco financier Gary Shansby met the Partida family of Jalisco, who have grown agave in the Tequila Valley for generations. Master Tequilero José Valdez selects only Blue Weber agave at least 6 years old from the Los Valles region, slow cooks it in low pressure autoclaves for 24 hours, ferments with natural yeast, and double distills in stainless steel pot stills before aging the spirit a full 18 months in fresh ex Jack Daniel's American white oak barrels. The result is a richly oak driven, additive free añejo with deep cooked agave at its core. The neck of every bottle wears a silver Aztec "spirit bird" medallion, a nod to the legend of how agave nectar was first discovered.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Partida |
| Expression |
Reserva Añejo |
| Type |
Añejo Tequila |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave (minimum 6 years old) |
| Region |
Los Valles, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Distillery |
Auténtica Tequilera |
| NOM |
NOM 1502 |
| Master Tequilero |
José Valdez |
| Cooking |
Low pressure autoclaves, 24 hours |
| Fermentation |
Natural yeast, stainless steel tanks |
| Distillation |
Twice distilled in stainless steel pot stills |
| Aging |
18 months in ex Jack Daniel's American white oak barrels |
| Additives |
None (additive free) |
| Estate Bottled |
Yes |
| Founded |
2005 |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Packaging |
Bottle with Aztec spirit bird medallion |
Tasting Notes
Color: Intense golden with bronze tones from the bourbon barrel aging.
Nose: Refined oak, chocolate, dried fruits, butter, cooked agave, vanilla, and chamomile.
Palate: Clean and full bodied, with cinnamon, white oak, vanilla, maple honey, black and green pepper, caramel, and lingering cooked agave.
Finish: Spicy and warming, with cinnamon, black pepper, and a final note of bourbon barrel sweetness.
FAQ
What gives Partida Añejo its bourbon character? The añejo is aged 18 months in fresh ex Jack Daniel's American white oak barrels shipped within 10 days of being dumped, and Partida only reuses barrels for 3 to 4 years. That young barrel inventory pulls extra vanilla, oak, and caramel into the tequila, making it a great gateway añejo for whiskey drinkers.
Is Partida tequila additive free? Yes. Partida bottles without the colorants, sweeteners, glycerin, or oak extract that Mexican tequila regulation permits up to 1%. The bronze color comes entirely from the bourbon barrel.
How does Partida Añejo compare to other premium añejos? The combination of Los Valles agave, autoclave cooking, stainless steel fermentation, and ex Jack Daniel's barrel aging gives Partida Añejo a cleaner, more bourbon leaning profile than highland añejos that lean fruit and floral. It pairs well alongside extra añejo expressions for a flight from oak forward to deeply matured tequila.
Where can I buy Partida Añejo Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
