Asombroso El Carbonzado Extra Anejo Tequila
Asombroso El Carbonzado Extra Añejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) extra añejo made from estate-grown Blue Weber agave — aged 6 years in two woods: 5 years in new French oak followed by 1 year in casks that previously held premium Irish whiskey. Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition with 95 points from the Tasting Panel, it is tequila that drinks like cognac: deep smoky oak on entry, intense caramel and vanilla mid-palate, a smooth silky finish. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 6 years — 5 years new French oak + 1 year Irish whiskey barrels
- Origin: Estate Blue Weber agave, Los Altos, Jalisco (NOM 1146)
- Awards: Double Gold, 2024 SFWSC; 95 pts Tasting Panel
Six Years, Two Barrels, One Cognac-Like Tequila
El Carbonzado ("the carbonized") starts as AsomBroso's Gran Reserva and spends a year longer than most extra añejos will ever see — the Irish-whiskey cask finish layers sweet cream, herb and a whisper of savory smoke over the French-oak vanilla and toffee. Serve it in a snifter, cognac-style. Browse the tequila collection and all Asombroso expressions at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: oak-forward with whiskey notes and soft vanilla. Palate: sweet whiskey tones, vanilla, toffee, smoked dry herbs. Finish: succulent, smooth, lingering refined oak warmth.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a snifter — never a shot glass — at room temperature. This is a connoisseur's pour that rewards slow, conversational drinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Asombroso El Carbonzado aged?
Six years: five in new French oak, then one in Irish whiskey barrels.
What is the ABV of El Carbonzado?
40% ABV (80 proof).
What awards has El Carbonzado won?
Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 95 points from the Tasting Panel.
Why does it taste like whiskey?
The second aging year is in barrels that previously held premium Irish whiskey, adding smoky, whiskey-like depth.
Tequila for the whiskey drinker and whiskey for the tequila drinker — order Asombroso El Carbonzado online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.