Derechito Tequila Extra Anejo
Derechito Tequila Extra Anejo is the top shelf of a young brand with an old-world backstory — 40% ABV, 750mL, 100% blue Weber agave aged 36 months in oak. Founded by Alberto Callejo, who comes from a Spanish winemaking family, and distilled at NOM 1459 in Amatitán, Jalisco, it pours a deep bronze with aromas of wood, agave, chocolate and nuts, and a roasted-oak palate with a silky texture and a subtly sweet finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave (Tequilana Weber)
- Aging: 36 months (3 years) in oak (barrel-origin claims conflict)
- Origin: Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico — NOM 1459
- Production: Stone/brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, natural spring water, double distilled in stainless pot stills
- Character: Full and sweet — honey, dried fruit, caramel, cinnamon, toasted nuts
A Winemaker's Family Behind a Three-Year Extra Añejo
Derechito's founder brings a Spanish winemaker's palate to Jalisco tequila, and the extra añejo is where that sensibility lands: three years in oak producing a deep golden, full, sweet expression — honey and dried fruit, caramel and cinnamon, cooked agave and toasted nuts layered through the finish. The production reads traditional: stone and brick ovens, roller-mill extraction, natural spring water, double distillation in stainless pot stills. It is a contemplative sipping bottle — compare it with other extra añejo tequilas and the full tequila collection, or see the Derechito range.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Wood, agave, chocolate and nuts. Palate: Roasted oak with a silky texture — honey, dried fruit, caramel, cinnamon, toasted nuts. Finish: Subtly sweet, long, warm.
How to Enjoy
Neat, at room temperature, in a proper tequila glass — a three-year extra añejo is for contemplation, not cocktails. Dark chocolate alongside it is superb.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Derechito Extra Anejo aged? 36 months (3 years) in oak, per brand copy across multiple retailers.
Who founded Derechito? Alberto Callejo, CEO and founder, from a Spanish winemaking family.
What barrels is it aged in? Sources conflict: brand copy says old bourbon American oak; Agave Matchmaker's production record says French oak/wine casks (flagged for verification).
Three years in oak, a winemaker's touch — order Derechito Tequila Extra Anejo online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.