Kostiv Anejo Tequila
Kostiv Anejo Tequila is an añejo that trades bourbon barrels for Bordeaux — 40% ABV, rested 18 months in hand-charred French barrels that previously held Cabernet Sauvignon, double-distilled in copper pot stills at NOM 1500 in Amatitán, Jalisco — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% vol (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 18 months in hand-charred French ex-Cabernet Sauvignon barrels
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, Los Valles (lowlands), Jalisco
- Production: brick/stone-oven roasted, roller-mill crushed, open-air wood-tank fermentation (no fibers), double copper-pot distillation; deep well water
- Distillery: NOM 1500 — Tequilera Las Juntas, S.A. de C.V., Amatitán, Jalisco
A Wine-Barrel Añejo From the Lowlands
Kostiv was founded by entrepreneur Petro Kostiv with master distiller Saul Perez Ocampo, and the program is built around French wine wood: lowland blue Weber agave roasted in stone ovens, crushed in a roller mill, fermented open-air in wooden pipones, then aged 18 months in hand-charred French barrels from Cabernet Sauvignon. Explore more Kostiv, or browse the store's añejo tequila and tequila selections.
Tasting Notes
Nose of vanilla, agave, wood, and oak with dark fruit — cherry and a touch of raisin (Flaviar). Palate: vanilla and blends of oak; finish of lingering spices (Cask Cartel).
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a proper tequila glass to catch the wine-barrel fruit, or with a single large cube. The French oak makes it an easy crossover for cognac and whiskey drinkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Kostiv Anejo aged?
18 months in hand-charred French barrels that previously held Cabernet Sauvignon.
What distillery makes Kostiv Tequila?
NOM 1500, Tequilera Las Juntas in Amatitán, Jalisco (Los Valles), with master distiller Saul Perez Ocampo.
Is Kostiv Anejo 100% agave?
Yes — 100% blue Weber agave, 40% ABV.
What does Kostiv Anejo taste like?
Vanilla, oak, cherry, and dark fruit with a spiced, lingering finish.
Bordeaux barrels meet Jalisco agave: order Kostiv Anejo Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.