Herradura Ultra Anejo Tequila
Herradura Ultra Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL anejo cristalino from Casa Herradura in Amatitan, Jalisco — an anejo blended with extra anejo aged up to 49 months, finished with a hint of agave nectar and filtered crystal-clear, all of the barrel depth with none of the colour. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Anejo Cristalino — filtered clear after aging
- Blend: Anejo with extra anejo aged up to 49 months in American white oak; a hint of agave nectar added before filtering
- Distillery: Casa Herradura, NOM 1119, est. 1870
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, estate-grown
- Origin: Amatitan, Jalisco (Los Valles), Mexico
All of the Barrel, None of the Colour
Cristalino is tequila's sleight of hand: age the spirit like an anejo, then filter the colour away. Herradura builds Ultra at Casa Herradura in Amatitan — the hacienda house, founded in 1870 and owned by Brown-Forman since 2007, that ferments its estate agave in the open air with wild yeast and distils it twice. For Ultra, the house blends its anejo with extra anejo aged up to 49 months in American white oak, adds a hint of agave nectar, and filters the blend to brilliant clarity. The colour goes; the vanilla, caramel and toasted nuts stay. Wine Enthusiast rated it 95 points. Compare it with the house's rested Herradura Silver, browse the Herradura vendor page, or see the full tequila range.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Brilliantly clear. Nose: Sweet, smoky agave with cooked agave and honey. Palate: Velvety vanilla, toasted nuts and caramel with a hint of nectar. Finish: Ultra-smooth.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single large, clear cube — the clarity is the party trick, and the anejo depth is the substance. It also builds a strikingly clean aged-tequila Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cristalino tequila? An aged tequila — usually anejo or extra anejo — that has been filtered, typically through charcoal, to remove the colour the barrel gave it, while keeping much of the barrel's flavour. Herradura Ultra blends anejo with extra anejo aged up to 49 months before filtering.
Does Herradura Ultra contain additives? Yes — the brand states that a hint of agave nectar is added before filtering. It is part of the Ultra recipe and is disclosed here and by the brand.
Is Herradura Ultra aged 49 months? No. The blend includes an extra anejo component aged up to 49 months; Herradura's official aged field for Ultra itself is 12 months. Listings claiming the whole product is aged 49 months are incorrect.
Crystal-clear with an extra anejo's depth — order Herradura Ultra from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.