Don Elias Anejo Tequila
Don Elias Anejo Tequila rests at least one year in barrels of 600 liters or less, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle, and is available to order online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. The middleweight of the Don Elias line from NOM 1477 in Arenal, Jalisco — traditional production, no marketing gloss, just oak and agave.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: at least 1 year in barrels ≤600 liters
- Agave: 100% agave (Agave Matchmaker production data), Tequilana Weber
- Distillery: NOM 1477, Arenal, Jalisco (Los Valles), Mexico
A Year in Oak, the Traditional Way
Don Elias is the sole brand made at NOM 1477 in Arenal, Jalisco, and its añejo follows the old playbook: Tequilana Weber agave from Los Valles, stone and brick ovens, roller-mill extraction, stainless fermentation, double distillation. A full year in oak rounds the agave into caramel, butter, and vanilla territory while the cooked-agave core holds. Meet the line at Don Elias or browse the store's añejo tequila shelf.
Tasting Notes
Community tasters (Agave Matchmaker, 1,000+ raters) note caramel, butter, cooked agave, vanilla, oak, cinnamon, and honey — a classic añejo profile with the agave still speaking through the oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over one large cube. The añejo's oak depth also makes it a natural upgrade in an añejo Old Fashioned — bitters, a touch of agave syrup, orange peel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Don Elias Tequila made?Distilled at NOM 1477 in Arenal, Jalisco, in the Los Valles region of Mexico.
How long is Don Elias Anejo aged?At least one year in barrels of 600 liters or less, per the distillery's product copy.
What does "anejo" mean on a tequila label?Under the tequila standard, añejo is aged 12 months to 3 years in oak barrels of 600 liters or less.
Is Don Elias Anejo 100% agave?Agave Matchmaker's production data lists the line as 100% agave; bottle-label confirmation is not available online.
Traditional oak, honest price — buy Don Elias Anejo Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor.