Mala Vida Anejo Tequila
Mala Vida Anejo Tequila takes the rock-star tequila deeper into the barrel — 40% ABV, 750ml, a 100% blue agave añejo rested twelve months in American and French oak, from NOM 1588 and the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Age: 12 months in American and French oak barrels
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, highland-grown (Los Altos, Jalisco); NOM 1588
- Production: Autoclave cooking, roller-mill extraction, closed-tank fermentation, pot-still distillation; founded 2016 by Maná drummer Alex Gonzalez
A Slow-Sipping Añejo With a Backbeat
The añejo is Mala Vida's digestif — the same highland agave and traditional production as the reposado, given a full year in oak to develop cooked agave, vanilla, toasted nuts and a whisper of pepper. Founder Alex Gonzalez wanted a tequila that captured Jalisco's culture after a lifetime on tour; this is the bottle that rewards sitting with it, neat, as the evening winds down.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla and toasted nuts. Palate: Distinct wood character — vanilla, nuts and caramel over a soft, silky agave core, with a gentle peppery lift. Finish: Warm, rounded and lingering.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat as a slow-sipping digestif alongside mild, simple bites — chocolate, nuts or a quiet conversation. Compare it with other añejo tequilas at Del Mesa Liquor, or meet the rest of the Mala Vida family, from blanco to reposado.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Mala Vida Anejo aged? Twelve months in a combination of American and French oak barrels.
Is Mala Vida additive-free? It is made traditionally at NOM 1588 — 100% blue agave, pot-distilled, with no indication of additives.
Who founded Mala Vida? Alex Gonzalez, drummer of Maná, founded the brand in 2016 to capture the culture of Jalisco.
For the nights that deserve an encore, order Mala Vida Anejo Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.