Hornitos Cristalino Reserve is a crystal clear anejo tequila and one of two expressions launched in the brand's Reserve Line to mark 75 years of Hornitos. Released in late 2025 alongside Anejo Reserve, it reflects the brand's stated mission as the tequila de todos, making genuinely premium tequila accessible without an inflated price. It begins as a fully aged anejo, crafted from 100 percent Blue Weber agave hand harvested at peak maturity and matured in American oak barrels, using just three ingredients: agave, yeast and water. From there it takes a distinctive path. Hornitos applies its signature refinement process with an extra distillation for added smoothness and clarity, then delicately rests the aged liquid with whole vanilla beans from Veracruz, Mexico for three weeks, a secondary finish that imparts a whisper of natural sweetness and a silky, lingering texture. Finally the tequila undergoes charcoal filtration, which strips away the color and heavier oak tannins while preserving the depth and nuance of a fully aged anejo. The result gives you the best of both worlds: the woody complexity, caramel and baking spice of an aged tequila paired with the crisp, vibrant clarity of a blanco. Bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume in a striking faceted bottle, it pours brilliantly clear. The nose offers sweet agave, oak spice and natural vanilla richness, while the palate is velvety, layering cooked agave, toasted oak, baking spice and warm vanilla. The finish is smooth, lingering and gently sweet. Exceptionally easy to sip, it shines neat or over a single large ice cube, and makes a superb base for a Cristalino espresso martini or a refined tequila cocktail.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Hornitos |
| Producer |
Hornitos (Suntory Global Spirits) |
| Category |
Tequila Anejo (Cristalino) |
| Expression |
Cristalino Reserve (Reserve Line) |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave (agave, yeast, water) |
| Maturation |
Aged in American oak; extra distillation; rested 3 weeks with whole Veracruz vanilla beans; charcoal filtered |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Jalisco |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear.
Nose: Sweet agave, oak spice and natural vanilla richness.
Palate: Velvety layers of cooked agave, toasted oak, baking spice and warm vanilla.
Finish: Smooth, lingering and slightly sweet with oak and vanilla undertones.
FAQ
What is a Cristalino tequila? It is an aged tequila, usually anejo or extra anejo, that has been filtered to remove its color while retaining the depth and complexity of the aging.
What makes Cristalino Reserve unique? After aging, it is rested for three weeks with whole vanilla beans from Veracruz, then charcoal filtered, giving natural sweetness and a silky finish.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, which is 80 proof.
Is this the same as regular Hornitos Cristalino? No. Cristalino Reserve is a separate premium expression from the 75th anniversary Reserve Line, with the vanilla bean resting and its own faceted bottle.
How should I drink it? Neat, over a single large ice cube, or in a Cristalino espresso martini.
Where can I buy Hornitos Cristalino Reserve Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
