Hussong's Platinum Anejo Tequila
Hussong's Platinum Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80-proof), 750mL cristalino — a 100% blue Weber agave añejo aged 15 months in oak/bourbon barrels at NOM 1438 in Jalisco, then charcoal-filtered to remove the color. "Platinum" is the giveaway: añejo depth with blanco clarity, double distilled in stainless steel pot stills and imported by McCormick Distilling Co. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 15 months in oak/bourbon barrels, then charcoal-filtered (cristalino)
- Origin: NOM 1438, Destiladora del Valle de Tequila, Jalisco
- Production: 100% blue Weber agave; roller mill crush; double distilled in stainless steel pot stills; activated-charcoal filtration
What "Platinum" Actually Means
Cristalino is tequila's best trick: take a properly aged añejo and filter out the color while keeping the character. Hussong's rests this spirit 15 months in oak, then runs it through charcoal until it pours crystal clear — vanilla and oak up front, cooked agave and black pepper behind, with a light body and gentle finish (per Tequila Matchmaker tasters via retailer summary). It is built for sipping neat or for a clear añejo margarita. Among Hussong's tequilas, the Platinum is the connoisseur's middle path.
Tasting Notes
Vanilla and oak lead, with cooked agave and black pepper, a light body, and a gentle finish. The charcoal filtration keeps it bright and clean while the 15 months of oak show through on the midpalate.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to catch the añejo character in a clear pour, or use it where a blanco would normally go — a Platinum Margarita or ranch water with unexpected depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Platinum" mean in Hussong's Platinum Anejo?
It is a cristalino — an añejo aged 15 months in oak, then charcoal-filtered to remove the color.
Is Hussong's Platinum Anejo clear?
Yes — it is bottled crystal clear despite the 15 months of barrel aging.
What is the ABV of Hussong's Platinum Anejo?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Where can I buy Hussong's Platinum Anejo Tequila online?
The 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Añejo depth, blanco clarity — grab Hussong's Platinum Anejo Tequila at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.