El Perseguido Anejo Tequila Barrel Edition
El Perseguido Anejo Tequila Barrel Edition is the barrel-aged release of an obscure small-batch label: an 80-proof (40% ABV), 750mL añejo aged more than a year in oak barrels. "El Perseguido" — the pursued one — keeps a low profile: no widely published distillery, NOM, or brand story, just retailer shelves and a loyal following. What the pour offers is classic añejo comfort: caramel, vanilla, chocolate and oak in an elegant, warming frame. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: more than 1 year in oak barrels (one retailer cites 1–3 years)
- Origin: Mexico (NOM/distillery unconfirmed — bottle read pending)
- Style: small-batch añejo; "Barrel Edition" denotes the oak-aged release
The Quiet Añejo
Some bottles arrive with press kits; El Perseguido arrives with a name and a barrel. The "Barrel Edition" is simply the añejo release — spirit rested past the one-year mark until oak, caramel and vanilla settle into it — from a label with almost no web footprint beyond the retailers who carry it. For añejo tequila explorers, that obscurity is part of the appeal: an under-the-radar sipper priced for curiosity rather than reputation.
Tasting Notes
Elegant, precise aromas of caramel and vanilla. The palate shows caramel, chocolate, vanilla, spice and oak in delicate balance; the finish is long and warming.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to take its measure, or over a single cube for an easy evening pour. It builds a smooth añejo Old Fashioned. Pair with milk chocolate, churros, or roasted almonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is El Perseguido Añejo aged?
More than a year in oak barrels, per retailer listings.
What does "Barrel Edition" mean?
It denotes the barrel-aged añejo release of the line.
What NOM is El Perseguido?
No NOM or distillery has been published for this label — the bottle back label will confirm.
What does it taste like?
Caramel, vanilla, chocolate, spice and oak with a long, warming finish.
See more El Perseguido and our añejo tequila shelves. Small-batch labels like this come and go — order El Perseguido Añejo Barrel Edition online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.