Xicote Anejo Tequila
Xicote Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80-proof) small-batch añejo from NOM 1142 (La Madrileña) — 100% blue Weber agave from Jalisco's lowland Ciénega region, triple-distilled and aged more than 12 months in oak. Sold in the brand's distinctive royal-blue glass bottle, Xicote is marketed as a cult tequila in Mexico, beloved by fans and aficionados. Deep golden, warm, and creamy. In a 750mL bottle — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave — Jalisco (Ciénega, lowland)
- Production: Autoclave cooking, roller-mill extraction, 3x distilled
- Aging: 12+ months in oak barrels
- NOM: 1142 — La Madrileña, S.A. de C.V.
- Awards: Gold Medal, Spirits Selection 2018
A Cult Añejo in Royal Blue
Xicote doesn't have the big-brand footprint — no US-facing official site surfaced in research — but the production details that are verifiable are serious: lowland Ciénega agave (not highland), high-pressure autoclave cooking, and a triple distillation before the oak. The result drinks warm and sweet, with cooked agave still showing through the barrel. Browse the Xicote range and our añejo tequila shelf.
Tasting Notes
Deep golden hue. Aroma: sweet caramel, barrel char, cooked agave, summer blossoms, a wisp of smoke. Palate: carnival candied apples, elderflowers, herbs, caramelized pears, cream. Warm, sweet, creamy finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a snifter or caballito at room temperature — this is a sipping añejo, not a mixing tequila. A drop of water is optional, never ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xicote Anejo?
A 40% ABV añejo tequila — 100% blue Weber agave, triple-distilled, aged 12+ months in oak, made at NOM 1142 in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is it a highland tequila?
No — the agave comes from the Ciénega sub-region of Jalisco, which is lowland, not Los Altos (highland).
What does NOM 1142 mean?
The distillery registration number — Xicote is produced at La Madrileña, S.A. de C.V.
Is it additive-free?
No additive-free certification was verifiable for this brand, so none is claimed.
For the agave-obsessed: buy Xicote Anejo Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.