Grand Mayan Extra Aged Anejo Tequila
Grand Mayan Extra Aged Anejo Tequila is an extra añejo tequila — the classification reserved for tequilas aged three years or more — rested 3 to 5 years in ex-bourbon and ex-cognac barrels. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 750mL hand-painted Talavera ceramic decanter, it's a sipping tequila built for special occasions.
The extra añejo category was only formally created in the mid-2000s, and Grand Mayan was among the early houses to embrace it. Slow-cooked agave, extended fermentation, and twice-distillation in copper-lined stills build the base; years in oak and cognac barrels build the depth. Each hand-painted Talavera bottle is a piece of Mexican folk art — no two are exactly alike.
Tasting notes: Dark mahogany in the glass, with a sweet aroma of nuts and dried fruit. The palate is extraordinarily smooth — sweet nuts, blue agave, and dark chocolate layered over soft oak. The finish is long, complex, and warming, rich enough to stand beside a fine cognac.
Key Highlights
- ✔ Extra añejo — aged 3 to 5 years in ex-bourbon & ex-cognac barrels
- ✔ Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), 750mL
- ✔ Hand-painted Talavera ceramic decanter
- ✔ A true sipping tequila, not a shooter
Serve neat in a snifter or copita at room temperature — this is a tequila to contemplate, not mix. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, fine cigars, and long conversations. Keep the decanter as a display piece long after the last pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is extra añejo tequila?
A classification for tequilas aged a minimum of three years in oak — richer and more complex than standard añejo.
How long is Grand Mayan Extra Aged actually aged?
Between 3 and 5 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-cognac barrels.
What proof is it?
80 proof (40% ABV).
Is the bottle really hand-painted?
Yes — each Talavera ceramic decanter is hand-painted by Mexican artisans, so every bottle is unique.
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