Hornitos Añejo is a 100% blue agave tequila proudly made in Jalisco, Mexico, and aged in white oak barrels for at least a year, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Hornitos was introduced to the world in 1950 by Don Francisco Javier Sauza in honor of Mexican Independence Day. It is produced at La Perseverancia, the historic Tequila Sauza distillery in Jalisco; Casa Sauza, founded in 1873 by Don Cenobio Sauza, is one of the oldest tequila houses in the country and has continually innovated in tequila making.
At least a year in white American oak gives Hornitos Añejo a smoother, more complex flavor and a distinctive amber color. The aging highlights the richness and depth that complement the agave-forward character of all Hornitos tequilas.
It features playful notes of vanilla, hazelnut and dried fruit along with a strong agave nectar flavor, and it finishes deep, rich and slightly drying. Bold in every sip, it delivers uncommon richness for an everyday añejo.
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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Nose: Vanilla, agave nectar, toasted oak.
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Palate: Hazelnut, dried fruit, agave nectar.
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Finish: Deep, rich, slightly drying.
Specifications
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Brand: Hornitos (Casa Sauza)
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Distillery: La Perseverancia, Jalisco
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Style: Añejo tequila
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Agave: 100% blue agave
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Aging: At least 1 year in white oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, or in signature cocktails such as a Tequila Manhattan or a tequila Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it aged?
At least one year in white oak barrels.
Who created Hornitos?
Don Francisco Javier Sauza, in 1950, in honor of Mexican Independence Day.
How does it taste?
Vanilla, hazelnut, dried fruit and agave nectar, with a rich, slightly dry finish.
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