Tequila Komos Anejo Reserva
Tequila Komos Anejo Reserva is winemaking technique applied to fine tequila — a 40% ABV (80 proof) 750mL añejo aged a minimum of 12 months across French oak wine barrels, American bourbon barrels, and sherry casks, then aerated before bottling for a famously soft mouthfeel. It's the flagship of the Komos collection, presented in a handmade white porcelain bottle, and it earned 99 points from The Tasting Panel Magazine. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV / size: 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, hand-harvested from the highlands and lowlands of the Tequila Valley
- Aging: minimum 12 months in French oak wine barrels + bourbon barrels + sherry casks; blended and aerated (oxygenated) before bottling
- Process: roasted in traditional volcanic stone ovens, fermented with native yeast, double-distilled in pot stills
- Presentation: handmade vitrified-porcelain bottle with reactive glaze — each one unique
- Awards: 99 points, The Tasting Panel Magazine
- Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
Richard Betts' Mediterranean Vision
Komos was co-founded by master sommelier Richard Betts with a simple provocation: what if you treated tequila like fine wine? The Añejo Reserva is the answer at the top of the range — wine-barrel aging and aeration borrowed from the cellar, traditional stone-oven roasting and pot-still distillation kept from Jalisco. The sherry casks drive the profile: rich chocolate and dried-fruit depth over the agave's herbal core, a tequila that reads almost like a Cognac. Compare more añejo tequilas, browse Del Mesa's full tequila shelf, or see the whole Tequila Komos collection.
Tasting Notes
The official press release highlights "rich chocolate and fruit flavors imparted by the sherry casks" with a luxurious, round, soft mouthfeel from the aeration. ShopWineDirect finds caramel, vanilla, roasted agave, and a hint of oak on the nose; a rich, smooth palate of caramel, vanilla, oak, and dried fruit; and a long, elegant, warm, lingering finish. Total Wine's shorthand: "Rich Hazelnut Apricot."
How to Enjoy
Neat in a snifter or copita — this is a Cognac-crossover pour, not a shot. A handmade bottle like this also makes the gift that ends the gift debate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Reserva" mean here?
It's Komos's top-tier añejo designation — the triple-cask flagship of the collection — not an official CRT aging class.
Why aerate tequila?
Oxygenating the blend before bottling softens the mouthfeel, giving the luxurious, round texture the brand is known for.
Is the bottle really handmade?
Yes — each vitrified-porcelain bottle has a unique reactive glaze and is designed to be kept and upcycled.
Tequila at its most luxurious — order Komos Anejo Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.