Derechito Tequila Anejo
Derechito Tequila Anejo is a 40% ABV (80 proof) 100% blue agave anejo tequila from Amatitán, Jalisco — a 750mL bottle grown on estate agave fields at 1,320 meters in volcanic clay soil, in the tequila Valley rather than the Highlands. Founded in 2018 by Madrid-born designer Alberto Callejo Torre, Derechito is made the traditional way: brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, spring water, stainless steel fermentation, and double distillation in stainless pot stills — with no diffusers and no additives, by the founder's stated choice. Order anejo tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — confirm from bottle
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Anejo (minimum 12 months per CRT; exact time unverified)
- Agave: 100% blue agave, estate-grown, Amatitán Valley, Jalisco
- Distillery: NOM 1459 — Tequila Selecto de Amatitán; brick oven, pot-distilled, no additives
Straight, the Jalisco Way
"Derechito" comes from ordering a tequila "derecho" — straight — in a Guadalajara bar; the diminutive makes it affectionate, the way Jaliscans actually talk. Callejo Torre, whose family comes from the Ribera del Duero wine country, treats tequila like wine: a product of land and family craft, made with the Leal family at Tequila Selecto de Amatitán. The Valley agave gives a different profile than Highland fruit — earthier, spicier, more mineral — and the charro logo tips its hat to the field workers who have tended these rows for generations. Agave Matchmaker notes French oak and wine-cask influence in the aging. See more Derechito tequilas, shop the tequila collection, or compare anejos from Valley and Highland producers.
Tasting Notes
Cooked agave, dry earth, and baking spice on the nose with a mineral edge. The palate is savory and structured — white pepper, clove, and light oak over earthy agave — finishing dry and warming.
How to Enjoy
Neat, "derecho" — that's the whole point of the name. A splash of water opens the spice for the curious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Derechito" mean?
It's the affectionate diminutive of "derecho" (straight) — as in ordering a tequila straight in Jalisco.
Is Derechito from the Highlands or the Valley?
The Valley — estate agave grown around Amatitán, Jalisco, at 1,320 meters on volcanic clay soil.
Does Derechito use additives?
No — the founder states no diffusers and no additives in production.
Traditional tequila with a winemaker's soul — buy Derechito Tequila Anejo online from Del Mesa Liquor, with pickup or delivery across San Diego, CA.