Corralejo Anejo is the brand's twelve month aged expression, instantly recognizable in its tall, striking red glass bottle, a color that signifies prosperity in Mexican tradition. It is a 100 percent blue Weber agave tequila made at the historic Hacienda Corralejo in Penjamo, in the state of Guanajuato, one of the few regions outside Jalisco permitted to produce tequila and the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo, a central figure in Mexican independence. The estate dates to the 18th century and remains notable for blowing its own glass and applying labels by hand. What distinguishes Corralejo is its use of the Charentais double distillation method in copper pot stills, the same technique perfected in French Cognac production, which yields a clean, aromatic base spirit. The agave is hand harvested and the tequila is matured for twelve months, the minimum that defines the anejo category, in charred American oak that lends a gentle layer of smoke and warm barrel character. It pours a pale to deep gold and shows a profile of oak and smoke laced with cocoa, vanilla and peppercorn on the nose, opening to caramel, cooked pear, white pepper and cardamom spice on the palate, with a luxurious, full bodied finish. The brand has earned competition recognition including a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Built as a sipping tequila, it is best enjoyed neat or over a single large cube to let the oak and agave unfold, though it also adds depth to an elevated cocktail. For a characterful anejo with genuine heritage and an unmistakable bottle, this is a rewarding pour.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Corralejo |
| Distillery |
Tequilera Corralejo (NOM 1368) |
| Category |
Tequila Anejo |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Age |
12 months |
| Distillation |
Charentais double distillation, copper pot stills |
| Maturation |
Charred American oak |
| ABV |
38% |
| Proof |
76 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Penjamo, Guanajuato |
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale to deep gold with amber flashes.
Nose: Oak and smoke with hints of cocoa, vanilla and peppercorn.
Palate: Caramel and cooked pear with white pepper and cardamom spice.
Finish: Luxurious and full bodied.
FAQ
What makes Corralejo Anejo distinctive? It is double distilled using the Charentais copper pot still method from Cognac, aged twelve months in charred American oak, and bottled in the brand's signature tall red bottle.
What is anejo? Anejo tequila is aged a minimum of twelve months in oak. Corralejo Anejo meets this with a full year of maturation.
What proof is it? This bottle is labeled at 38 percent alcohol by volume, which is 76 proof. Note that some market bottlings of Corralejo Anejo are 40 percent.
How should I drink it? It is built as a sipping tequila, best neat or over a large cube, and also works in an elevated cocktail.
Is this Gran Corralejo? No. This is the standard Corralejo Anejo in the red bottle. Gran Corralejo Anejo is a separate, higher priced limited release.
Where can I buy Corralejo Anejo Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
