Antigua Cruz Anejo Cristalino Tequila
Antigua Cruz Anejo Cristalino Tequila is a crystal-filtered añejo — aged a reported 36+ months, then filtered to remove the color — made from 100% blue agave at NOM 1460 in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico. This 750mL bottle delivers the depth of a long-aged añejo with the clarity and smoothness of a blanco: oak and caramel depth, crystalline presentation. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: Not confirmed from the bottle — copy makes no proof claim; see applier flag
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 36+ months per producer notes (retailer-quoted), filtered to crystal clarity
- Origin: NOM 1460, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico
- Production: 100% blue agave, triple-distilled
Three Years of Oak, Filtered to Glass
Cristalino is tequila's best magic trick: age an añejo for years, then strip the color while keeping the character. Antigua Cruz rests its añejo a reported three-plus years and filters it to a crystal-clear spirit that drinks like a paradox — oak-kissed vanilla and dried fruit on a frame as clean as a blanco. The medals are serious: Grand Gold at Monde Selection in 2026 and 2025, Gold in 2024, the competition's Diamond Trophy in 2026, plus Gold at the 2021 Spirits Selection. Antigua Cruz distills at NOM 1460 — Compania Tequilera de Arandas in Los Altos de Jalisco — and triple-distills for extra polish, a profile that sits comfortably among the cristalino tequilas Del Mesa Liquor carries.
Tasting Notes
Soft oak, vanilla and white flowers on the nose despite the clear color. The palate is silky — caramel, honeyed agave, toasted almond — with long-aged depth that belies the light body. Finish is smooth and warm with a clean fade.
How to Enjoy
Neat and slightly cool — this is a contemplative sipper, the tequila answer to a fine vodka or blanco rum. Skip the cocktail shaker; pour it for guests who think they've tried everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cristalino tequila?
An aged tequila (reposado or añejo) that has been charcoal-filtered to remove its color while keeping the aged flavor.
How long is Antigua Cruz Anejo Cristalino aged?
Producer notes quoted by retailers claim more than 36 months before filtration.
What is the ABV of Antigua Cruz Anejo Cristalino?
The exact proof could not be verified from the bottle — competition entries conflict (35% vs 40%). Del Mesa Liquor recommends checking the bottle label.
Where can I buy Antigua Cruz Anejo Cristalino online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
Long-aged depth, crystal-clear pour — order Antigua Cruz Anejo Cristalino online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.