Cabo Wabo Añejo is a 100% blue Weber agave tequila from the Jalisco highlands, matured in American oak barrels for more than a year and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Cabo Wabo was founded in 1996 by rock musician Sammy Hagar, who named it after his famous cantina in Cabo San Lucas. The tequila is made at Destiladora San Nicolás (NOM 1440) in the highlands of Jalisco.
With age comes a richer taste. The time in American oak makes the añejo even bolder: an amber color invites you in, a whiff of vanilla raises an eyebrow, and hints of honey wake up the palate. Mix it if you want, but it is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It has earned 92 points from both Wine Enthusiast and the Beverage Testing Institute and a Gold Medal from the International Review of Spirits.
The squat, round-shouldered bottle with its tall wooden-topped neck and bold new label makes it an easy gift for any rock and tequila fan.
Añejo tequila is aged between one and three years in oak barrels of no more than 600 litres, long enough to add colour, sweetness and spice while keeping the character of the agave, which makes it a natural sipping tequila.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. Sipping tequila is best enjoyed from a narrow-rimmed glass that concentrates the aromas, at room temperature and without salt or lime, so the character of the agave and the barrel can come through.
Tasting Notes
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Color: Amber.
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Nose: Vanilla.
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Palate: Honey and oak.
Specifications
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Brand: Cabo Wabo (founded by Sammy Hagar)
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Distillery: Destiladora San Nicolás, NOM 1440
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Style: Añejo tequila
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Agave: 100% blue Weber agave
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Aging: 12+ months in American oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks. It pairs with grilled steak, mole or caramel desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Cabo Wabo?
Sammy Hagar, in 1996.
How long is it aged?
More than a year in American oak.
How should I drink it?
Neat or on the rocks.
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