El Nivel Anejo Tequila
El Nivel Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV, 750mL anejo made from 100% organic single-estate lowland blue agave, distilled at Tequila Las Americas (NOM 1480) in Amatitan, Jalisco. Family-owned by founder Alejandro Barajas, El Nivel cooks hand-selected agave for 72 hours in brick ovens and distills in small batches — a slow, careful process behind a smooth oak-rested anejo. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% organic blue agave, single-estate lowland (Valley) agave, Amatitan, Jalisco
- Distillery: Tequila Las Americas, NOM 1480 — family-owned brand founded by Alejandro Barajas
- Production: 72-hour brick-oven cooking, small-batch distilled, oak-aged (anejo = minimum 1 year by NOM)
Family-Owned Amatitan Anejo
El Nivel keeps it old-school: valley agave from a single estate, a three-day brick-oven cook, and small batches from NOM 1480 — the kind of additive-free, family-run production tequila nerds hunt for. Compare the full El Nivel lineup or browse our tequila collection.
Tasting Notes
Expect a smooth, balanced anejo: cooked agave sweetness layered with oak — vanilla, caramel and light baking spice — finishing warm and mellow at 80 proof.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita or rocks glass is the move for an anejo this smooth; it also elevates a premium Cadillac-style margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Nivel tequila made?
At Tequila Las Americas, NOM 1480, in Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico — a family-owned distillery; the brand was founded by Alejandro Barajas.
How long is El Nivel Anejo aged?
The brand does not publish exact months; under NOM-006 an anejo must rest at least one year in oak.
Is El Nivel tequila additive-free?
It is produced from 100% organic blue agave in small batches with traditional methods and no stated additives.
A family-made Jalisco anejo worth sipping — order El Nivel Anejo Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.