Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Anejo Tequila Limited Edition
Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Anejo Tequila Limited Edition is a 40% ABV (80 proof) extra-aged tequila in a 750mL bottle — 100% hand-selected Central-Highland Blue Weber agave aged in American oak casks and French ex-cognac barrels, bottled in a handmade, hand-painted Talavera ceramic decanter, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: aged 5 years in American oak casks and French ex-cognac barrels (a blend of tequilas aged 3–5 years, the oldest at least 5)
- Origin: Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico — produced at Tequila Selecto de Amatitan under Master Distiller Carlos Monsalve
- Production: slow-cooked in traditional brick and stone ovens, extended fermentation, twice distilled in copper pot stills; US distribution by M.S. Walker
- Presentation: handmade traditional Talavera ceramic decanter, hand-painted by local artisans in Mexico City — each bottle individually numbered and unique
- Award: Chairman's Trophy, Extra Anejo category, 2nd Annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011
Five Years, Two Countries of Oak
Grand Mayan was co-founded in Guadalajara in 2005 by Master Distiller Carlos Monsalve, and the Ultra Aged is its flagship statement: Central-Highland agave, copper pot stills, and a rest in both American oak casks and French ex-cognac barrels — the cognac wood is the signature, layering dried-fruit depth onto the agave base. It ships in a handmade Talavera ceramic decanter, hand-painted by artisans in Mexico City, every bottle individually numbered and no two alike. Browse our tequila collection, explore Grand Mayan, or compare other ultra-aged expressions.
Tasting Notes
The official distributor notes describe it as perfectly smooth, with rich notes of sweet nuts, blue agave, and dark chocolate leading to a complex, delicious, long finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a snifter — this is a slow-sipping decanter piece. The ceramic keeps its display value long after the pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Grand Mayan Ultra Aged aged?
The distributor sheet says aged a minimum of 5 years in American oak and French ex-cognac barrels; the brand's own newsletter describes it as a blend of tequilas aged 3–5 years with the oldest at least 5. Either way, it sits at the top of the extra-anejo range.
Is the decanter really handmade?
Yes — each Talavera ceramic decanter is handmade and hand-painted by local artisans in Mexico City, individually numbered, and every bottle is unique.
What awards has it won?
It won the Chairman's Trophy in the Extra Añejo category at the 2nd Annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2011). Claims of a San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold could not be independently verified and are not repeated here.
A decanter-piece extra anejo with cognac-cask depth — order Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Anejo Tequila Limited Edition online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.