Dos Artes Reserva Especial 36 Extra Anejo Tequila
40% ABV (80 proof) | 1L | 36 months in new French + American oak | Hand-painted ceramic decanter — Dos Artes Reserva Especial 36 is the brand's flagship extra añejo: 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave from the Highlands of Arandas, Jalisco, aged a minimum of 36 months in new French and American oak barrels owned and curated by Dos Artes themselves. Each 1L ceramic decanter is hand-painted by Mexican artisans — over 72 hours of work — so no two bottles are identical. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Three years in new oak turns Highlands agave into something close to fine cognac: honey and agave nectar on the nose with fig, caramel, dried fruit, chocolate, coffee, mandarin, and allspice unfolding behind; a velvety palate of cooked agave, vanilla, butterscotch, and polished oak; a long, refined finish. Among extra añejos and highland tequilas, the Reserva Especial 36 stands out for both the liquid — a barrel-ownership program most brands don't run — and the decanter, a genuine piece of Mexican ceramic art. Sip it neat, post-dinner, like dessert.
Tasting notes
Nose: honey, agave nectar, honeydew, fig, caramel, dried fruit, chocolate, coffee, mandarin, tobacco, chamomile, allspice. Palate: velvety; cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, oak, maple. Finish: long and refined; lingering sweetness, spice, polished oak. Color: bronze and gold with light amber highlights. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 1L
- Minimum 36 months in new French and American oak barrels owned by Dos Artes
- 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave, Highlands of Arandas, Jalisco
- Hand-painted ceramic decanter — each bottle a one-of-a-kind artisan piece
- Returned to the market after four years off — limited distribution
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a snifter or copita at room temperature. Pair with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or a cigar; reserve the decanter as a display piece after.
Frequently asked questions
What does "36" mean?
The tequila is aged a minimum of 36 months (3 years) in new French and American oak — well past the 1-year minimum for extra añejo.
Is the decanter really hand-painted?
Yes — each ceramic bottle is hand-painted by Mexican ceramic artisans, taking 72+ hours, so every bottle is unique.
Who makes Dos Artes?
Dos Artes was created to honor two Mexican artisan traditions — the tequilero's craft and the ceramic artist's — distilled in the Highlands of Arandas, Jalisco.
Is it good for cocktails?
At this age and price, it's built for sipping neat. Save the cocktails for younger tequilas.