Santo Tequila Anejo
Santo Tequila Anejo is a 100% Blue Weber agave añejo bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750mL, aged an average of 24 months in lightly charred, used American oak barrels. Founded in 2019 by rock icon Sammy Hagar and chef Guy Fieri with third-generation master distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez at the historic El Viejito distillery (founded 1937) in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, it's confirmed additive-free — nothing masking the agave. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — 750mL; 100% Blue Weber agave, additive-free
- Aging: average 24 months in lightly charred used American oak (former whiskey) barrels
- Origin: El Viejito distillery, NOM 1107, Atotonilco el Alto, Los Altos highlands of Jalisco
- Founders: Sammy Hagar, Guy Fieri, and master distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez
- Character: agave-forward with clove, grapefruit peel, vanilla, peppery cedar, and dried sage
Two Years in Oak, Zero Additives
Santo's añejo is built the old way: mature highland agave, slow-cooked and distilled at El Viejito — an 86-year-old highland distillery — then rested a full two years in ex-American-whiskey oak. The long rest builds remarkable depth without burying the agave: the nose leads with fresh agave, clove, grapefruit peel, and golden pineapple anchored in tobacco resin and soft vanilla; the palate is full and silky with toasted oak and a subtle herbal thread; the finish runs long on peppery cedar, dried desert sage, and green melon. A natural for an Añejo Old Fashioned or a refined Tequila Manhattan. See more from Santo Tequila or browse añejo tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of fresh agave, milk chocolate, clove, grapefruit peel, golden pineapple, tobacco resin, and soft vanilla; a full-bodied, silky palate of prominent agave, toasted oak, and light herbal influence; a long, lasting finish of peppery cedar, dried sage, and juicy green melon.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a large ice cube to let the full character open up. Its depth and structure also make it a standout in spirit-forward cocktails — an Añejo Old Fashioned or Tequila Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Santo Añejo aged?
An average of 24 months in lightly charred, used American oak barrels — twice the añejo minimum.
Who makes Santo Tequila?
Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri founded the brand in 2019 with third-generation master distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez at El Viejito (NOM 1107) in Jalisco's highlands.
Is Santo Añejo additive-free?
Yes — confirmed additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker; nothing added to mask the agave.
Rock-and-roll roots, old-world patience — order Santo Añejo online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.