Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia 2023 Tercerunquinto Collective Edition
Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia 2023 Tercerunquinto Collective Edition is a 40% ABV (80 proof) extra añejo — the crown jewel of the Cuervo portfolio — aged a minimum of two years in a combination of American and French oak barrels, with some family reserve components up to 30 years old. Since 1995, the Cuervo family has commissioned a Mexico-based artist each year to design the collector's box; the 2023 box was created by artists Rolando Flores and Gabriel Cázares of the Mexico-based Tercerunquinto Collective, founded in Monterrey in 1998. Their piece, titled "Structuring a Landscape," is a geometric abstraction of the agave fields and volcanic terrain of Tequila, Mexico. Each bottle is hand-blown, hand-signed, numbered, and dated, sealed with wax, and presented in the uniquely designed collector's box. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: minimum 2 years in American + French oak; reserves up to 30 years old
- Agave: 100% blue agave
- Art: 2023 collector's box "Structuring a Landscape" by Tercerunquinto Collective
Where Mexican Art Meets Mexico's Oldest Tequila House
Reserva de la Familia pioneered the category of extended-age tequila when it launched in 1995 for the company's 200th birthday, and the artist-box tradition is now as collectible as the liquid: previous artists include Gonzalo Lebrija, Pedro Friedeberg, Carlos Aguirre, and Ricardo Pinto, each chosen by a curatorial team including 11th-generation Cuervo family member and CEO Juan Domingo Beckmann. The Tercerunquinto Collective were selected for their meticulous, research-driven process — they traveled to Tequila, Mexico to study the landscape before abstracting it into geometric patterns that evoke volcanic obsidian, the roughness of Tequila's volcano, and the texture of the agave plant's skin in three distinct layers. The tequila itself is rich and brandy-like: deep amber, with inviting notes of oak, almonds, apples, olives, and a hint of cinnamon; a rich, balanced palate with a silky texture; and a long, smooth finish of refined elegance. Browse extra anejo tequila or the full Jose Cuervo range.
Tasting Notes
Color: deep amber. Nose: oak, almonds, apples, olives, hint of cinnamon. Palate: rich and balanced with a silky texture — depth from decades-old reserves. Finish: long and smooth, refined elegance.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a snifter at room temperature — this is a sipping tequila on the level of XO cognac. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate truffles, spiced fruitcake, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tercerunquinto Collective? A Mexico-based artist collective founded in Monterrey in 1998 by (among others) Rolando Flores and Gabriel Cázares, known for research-heavy work exploring spatial relations and the intersection of private and public spaces.
How old is the tequila in Reserva de la Familia? Aged a minimum of two years in American and French oak, with some reserve components up to 30 years old.
Does the box change every year? Yes — since 1995 a different Mexican artist designs the collector's box each year, making every release an authentic collector's item.
Art you can pour — buy the 2023 Reserva de la Familia online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.