Lunazul Anejo Tequila
Lunazul Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80-proof) amber añejo from Jalisco, Mexico — 100% blue Weber agave aged 12 to 18 months in bourbon barrels at Heaven Hill's Tierra de Agaves distillery (NOM 1513). Unfiltered and honestly priced, it is one of the best-value sipping añejos on the shelf. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12–18 months in bourbon/charred white oak barrels (unfiltered)
- Origin: Tierra de Agaves, Jalisco, Mexico — NOM 1513 (Heaven Hill)
- Production: 100% blue Weber agave; autoclave cooking; stainless-steel fermentation; twice distilled (stainless pot with copper coil)
The Honest Añejo
Where its sibling Primero goes through eight filtrations, the standard Lunazul Añejo keeps its amber — twelve to eighteen months of bourbon-barrel character, unfiltered, in the glass. It won Gold for Best Añejo at the 2020 World Tequila Awards, and it did it at a price that embarrasses most of the category. Heaven Hill's Tierra de Agaves distillery has been making this bottle for over a decade, and it remains the value benchmark: real barrel-aged añejo tequila character without the premium markup. See the whole Lunazul line at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Brand notes describe a nose of smoky white oak, dried fruits, plum, and almonds, then spices and vanilla; a full-bodied palate with subtle sweetness from toasty oak and a peppery note; and a prolonged warm, spicy finish with soft alcohol notes.
How to Enjoy
Neat — the brand positions it as an affordable sipping añejo. It also stands up in spirit-forward cocktails where an añejo's oak earns its keep, like an Añejo Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Lunazul Añejo different from Primero?
The standard Añejo is amber (12–18 months in bourbon barrels, unfiltered); Primero is filtered eight times to a clear "añejo claro"/cristalino style.
How long is Lunazul Añejo aged?
12 to 18 months in bourbon barrels.
Is Lunazul Añejo good for sipping?
Yes — it is positioned as an affordable sipping añejo, priced well below typical añejos.
What NOM is Lunazul Añejo?
NOM 1513, Heaven Hill's Tierra de Agaves distillery.
Real añejo, honest price — order Lunazul Anejo Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor and taste what the category should cost.