Purasangre Anejo Tequila
Purasangre Anejo Tequila — "thoroughbred" — is master distiller Enrique Fonseca's aged expression: an 80-proof (40% ABV) 100% agave añejo tequila in a 750mL bottle, rested two full years in French oak casks. Made at NOM 1146 (Tequileña, Tequila, Jalisco) from mature blue agave grown at 5,200 feet in Atotonilco El Alto, it follows Fonseca's signature two-stage distillation — first in stainless steel alembic pot stills, then in copper pots — for a tequila both rich and balanced, deeply agave-forward beneath the oak. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV) — 750mL
- Age: 2 years in French oak casks
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco (5,200 ft elevation)
- Distillation: two-stage — stainless steel alembic pot stills, then copper pot stills
- Distillery: NOM 1146 — Tequileña, S.A. de C.V., Tequila, Jalisco; master distiller Enrique Fonseca
The Thoroughbred, Rested Two Years
Purasangre means thoroughbred, and the name is a promise about the agave: mature highland plants from Atotonilco El Alto, one of Jalisco's most storied growing zones, distilled by Enrique Fonseca — a native highlander and one of tequila's most respected master distillers. Two years in French oak (the house preference at NOM 1146) layer vanilla, caramel, and baking spice over that earthy highland agave core without ever burying it. The result is an añejo for purists: rich, balanced, and unmistakably agave. See more from Purasangre or shop the tequila shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Roasted agave, vanilla, and light citrus (grapefruit) on the nose; full-bodied and oily — dried fruits, cinnamon, caramel, and butter anchored by a roasted agave backbone; a long, creamy finish (per retailer consensus).
How to Enjoy
Neat in a snifter or copita — this is a sipping añejo above all. Its depth also makes a show-stopping Old Fashioned riff or a neat pour alongside dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Purasangre" mean?
"Thoroughbred" in Spanish — a nod to the mature, high-elevation agave at the heart of the tequila.
Who makes Purasangre?
Master distiller Enrique Fonseca at NOM 1146 (Tequileña) in Tequila, Jalisco.
How is it distilled?
In two stages: first through stainless steel alembic pot stills, then through copper pot stills — Fonseca's signature method.
A thoroughbred in every sense — order Purasangre Anejo Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.