123 Organic Extra Anejo Diablito Rojo Tequila
123 Organic Extra Anejo Diablito Rojo Tequila is a collector's tequila two decades in the thinking: a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL extra añejo from one-time, 2,000-bottle release by master distiller David Ravandi, aged a minimum of seven years in French Limousin oak and finished six months in Limousin casks that held Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Crafted from 100% certified-organic blue agave at Tequila Las Americas (NOM 1480) in Amatitán, Jalisco — rated 99 points by Tasting Panel Magazine. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: NOM 1480 — Tequila Las Americas, Amatitán, Jalisco; master distiller David Ravandi
- Aging: minimum 7 years in French Limousin oak, plus 6-month finish in ex-Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Limousin casks
- Agave: 100% organic blue agave from a single estate at 6,000 feet in red volcanic soil ("rojo"); stone/brick oven cooked, open-air fermented, double distilled
- Rarity: 2,000 bottles, one-time limited release; 99 pts Tasting Panel Magazine
The Diablito That Started in a Private Collection
Diablito Rojo began as David Ravandi's private stash — the bottle he poured for himself — before becoming 123 Organic's rarest public release. The organic blue agave grows on a single estate 6,000 feet up in Amatitán's mineral-rich red volcanic soil (the "rojo" of the name), and Ravandi treats it like a winemaker treats grand-cru fruit: natural fermentation, seven-plus years in French Limousin oak, then a six-month Napa Cabernet cask finish that layers wine-influenced secondary and tertiary character over deeply aged spirit. Ruby and golden in the glass, it's cooked agave meeting Napa Cabernet. Explore more 123 Organic Tequila and our rare tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cooked agave, Napa Cabernet, red fruits, sweet toasted oak — cinnamon bark and orange zest underneath. Palate: plush and velvety — caramelized roasted agave, dried cherries, semi-sweet chocolate, leather, and a halvah-like sesame richness. Finish: lasting and round with spice and a whisper of smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single large cube to appreciate the layered character; its red-fruit depth and chocolate richness also make a stunning Tequila Old Fashioned or Tequila Negroni.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Diablito Rojo" mean?
"Little red devil" — a nod to both the red volcanic soil of the estate and Ravandi's relentless pursuit of perfection (the label's Diablito).
How rare is this release?
Extremely: a one-time release of just 2,000 bottles, originating in Ravandi's own private collection.
What does the Cabernet cask finish add?
Six months in ex-Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Limousin oak brings secondary and tertiary wine character — red fruit, tertiary spice, and a silky texture — over the seven-year oak base.
One of the rarest certified-organic extra añejos ever released — order 123 Organic Diablito Rojo online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.