PaQui Anejo Tequila
PaQui Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) 100% blue Weber agave tequila aged 14 months in ex-whisky American oak barrels — a 750mL bottle from the Jalisco Highlands, where the agaves grow seven or more years to full maturity before harvest. "PaQuí" means "to be happy" in Nahuatl, and the bottle — modeled on an Aztec pyramid, labeled with a dancing warrior in full headdress — carries the idea. Order anejo tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 14 months in ex-whisky American oak barrels
- Agave: 100% blue Weber, Jalisco Highlands, 7+ years at harvest
- Distillery: NOM 1545 (previously 1502); pot-distilled, heart-cut only
Engineered for Smoothness
PaQui was founded by Dr. Javier Martinez with a deliberate formula: Highland agave for its fruit and sweetness, fresh wine yeast instead of airborne strains for fermentation consistency, stainless steel tanks, and copper pot stills — with master distiller Gilberto Jasso (the man behind the PaQui formula, formerly of Cazadores and creator of Corzo) selecting only the heart of the distillate. Fourteen months in ex-whisky oak lands it squarely in anejo territory: cooked agave and vanilla up front, dried fruit and baking spice behind. Brand copy cites 92 points from Wine Enthusiast for the anejo. Explore more PaQui tequilas, browse the tequila collection, or compare it with other anejos aged a full year and beyond.
Tasting Notes
Cooked agave, vanilla, and caramel on the nose with dried apricot. The palate is smooth and rounded — oak spice, honey, and baking spice over sweet agave — finishing warm and silky with lingering vanilla.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a snifter or copita to appreciate the oak integration. It also elevates an Añejo Old Fashioned for agave-cocktail nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "PaQui" mean?
"To be happy" in Nahuatl, the Aztec language — the brand's whole identity is built on celebration.
How long is PaQui Anejo aged?
14 months in ex-whisky American oak barrels.
What NOM is PaQui?
Current production is NOM 1545; older bottlings may show NOM 1502 after a distillery change.
An anejo built for good times — buy PaQui Anejo Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor, with pickup or delivery across San Diego, CA.