Corralejo Anejo Tequila 70cl

When you’re craving tequila with more going on than straight agave punch, this añejo shows up with oak, spice, and that dessert-adjacent richness that makes you take a second sip on purpose.

Añejo means it’s been aged in oak, and that’s the whole point here. Time in barrel pulls the tequila into a deeper, darker lane, adding layers like vanilla and caramel, plus a gentle toasted character, while the cooked agave core still stays in the driver’s seat. The result feels rounded and complex, the kind of tequila that makes classic cocktails taste instantly more grown-up.

It also brings serious range. You can build a tequila Old Fashioned that doesn’t get bullied by bitters, citrus, or a touch of sweetness. You can make an Añejo Margarita that tastes less like a party and more like a plan. And if you’re the type who likes to compare pours, this is a great reference bottle for understanding what oak ageing does to tequila.

• Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, a hint of cinnamon and roasted nuts.
• Taste: Rich agave up front, then butterscotch, baking spice, and a peppery snap, with a rounded, slightly oily mouthfeel.
• Finish: Medium-long and warming, lingering oak, vanilla, and soft spice.

If you’re stocking a home bar, this sits in a sweet spot for tequila fans who want depth. It’s flavour-forward enough to sip slowly, but structured enough to hold its own in cocktails where blanco tequila can get lost. Basically, it turns “we have tequila” into “we have tequila people talk about.”

And yes, it’s a tequila that plays nicely with food too, think grilled meats, charred corn, or anything with a bit of smoke and salt that can match the barrel notes.

Because it’s an añejo, the oak influence is the headline, but it doesn’t drown everything else. You still get that roasted agave backbone, which is exactly what you want when you’re buying tequila, not a generic brown spirit in disguise.

Fun Fact: Corralejo is famously tied to Hacienda Corralejo in Guanajuato, one of the first commercial tequila operations in Mexico, and the brand’s bottles are known for their distinctive, tall, colourful look on the shelf.