Cierto Private Collection Anejo Tequila
Cierto Private Collection Añejo Tequila is luxury tequila with a library behind it: a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL añejo aged a minimum of 18 months in French Limousin oak casks, blended with aged tequilas from the Fonseca family's private library — "some of the oldest and rarest tequilas in existence." Made by master distillers Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza at the La Tequileña distillery (NOM 1146) in Tequila, Jalisco, from estate-grown highland agave. 97 points, The Tasting Panel. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: NOM 1146 — La Tequileña, S.A. de C.V., Tequila, Jalisco; master distillers Enrique Fonseca & Sergio Mendoza
- Aging: minimum 18 months in French Limousin oak casks (ex-wine/Cognac/Armagnac); blended with the Fonseca family's private library of aged tequilas
- Agave: estate-grown in the mineral-rich Atotonilco Highlands; additive-free
- Ratings: 97 pts The Tasting Panel; 96 pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge; 95 pts San Diego International Spirits Competition
The Private Library Añejo
Cierto bills itself the most-awarded tequila in history — over 800 international accolades — and the Private Collection is its crown: four expressions distinguished by blending in aged tequilas from the Fonseca family's own private library. The añejo rests a minimum of 18 months in French Limousin oak (the reposado gets 11 months, the extra añejo 48), built on estate highland agave from the Atotonilco region, low-pressure autoclave cooking, and double copper-pot distillation at La Tequileña (NOM 1146). The Tasting Panel gave it 97 points; Robb Report called Cierto "truly the gold standard." Discover more Cierto tequila and our premium tequila collection.
Tasting Notes
Elegantly smooth: deep French oak, coffee, and burgundy (brand). Orange and oak on the aroma; a finish of coffee, chocolate, and caramel — the Limousin oak fully on display.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita or Glencairn — this is a contemplative añejo, not a mixer. Pair with dark chocolate or a fine cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Private Collection" mean?
The range is blended with aged tequilas from the Fonseca family's private library — among the oldest and rarest tequilas in existence, per the brand.
Where is Cierto made?
At the La Tequileña distillery (NOM 1146) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, by master distillers Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza; the agave is estate-grown in the Atotonilco Highlands.
How long is the añejo aged?
A minimum of 18 months in French Limousin oak casks that previously held wine, Cognac, or Armagnac.
For the gold standard of añejo, order Cierto Private Collection Añejo online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.