Hornitos Añejo Reserve Tequila
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Añejo — triple-barrel aged | 75th anniversary release (2025) | 100% blue Weber agave — Hornitos Añejo Reserve is a real, official Hornitos expression created for the brand's 75th anniversary in 2025: a 100% blue Weber agave añejo rested through THREE different American oak barrels — first toasted, then charred, then finished in a specially toasted barrel. Made from just agave, yeast, and water, it's built for a "warm, whiskey-like depth" of smoky vanilla and buttery caramel. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
This is not the standard Hornitos Añejo with a new label — the triple-barrel process is the differentiator, layering toast, char, and a custom toast finish for extra depth while keeping the agave core. Among añejo tequilas, the anniversary bottling brings a collector's angle to an everyday-drinking price. The brand dates to 1950; the Reserve marks 75 years of it.
Tasting notes
Nose: toasted oak, buttery caramel, cooked agave, vanilla bean. Palate: warm and rounded — smoky vanilla, toffee, sweet agave, light baking spice. Finish: long — caramel, oak, a whisper of smoke.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — triple-barrel-aged añejo
- 75th anniversary release (2025) — toasted, charred, then specially toasted oak
- 100% blue Weber agave; agave, yeast, and water only
- Distinct from standard Hornitos Añejo — deeper, whiskey-like profile
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a single large cube — the triple-barrel depth shows best unsweetened. A high-end añejo margarita if you must mix.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Hornitos Añejo Reserve different from regular Hornitos Añejo?
The Reserve is a 75th-anniversary bottling aged in three different American oak barrels (toasted, charred, then a special toast finish) for a deeper, whiskey-like profile.
Is Hornitos Añejo Reserve a limited edition?
It was released in 2025 to mark Hornitos' 75th anniversary (founded 1950).
Is it 100% agave?
Yes — 100% blue Weber agave, made with just agave, yeast, and water.
What is the NOM for Hornitos Añejo Reserve?
The NOM is not confirmed on the Reserve label specifically; the standard Hornitos line is made at NOM 1102. Do not assert a NOM in copy.