Cierto Tequila Extra Anejo Reserve Collection
Product details
| Management number | 253707716 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$96.25 | Model Number | 253707716 | ||
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Cierto Tequila Extra Añejo Reserve Collection is a polished, luxury extra añejo that leans into elegance over heaviness—silky texture, refined oak sweetness, and a composed, dark-toned complexity that reads more “grand spirit” than “sweet liqueur.” It’s a trophy-style sipper that feels intentionally sculpted: caramelized agave depth, dark fruit, and chocolate-driven richness, finished with a restrained, classy calm.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Reserve Collection Extra Añejo is crafted in Jalisco, Mexico and matured for an extended 48 months in French Limousin oak, a barrel choice known for adding fine-grained spice, a cognac-adjacent polish, and a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel. The long aging is designed to build complexity without burying the agave character—so the tequila retains a clear through-line of cooked agave richness while the oak contributes structure, gentle sweetness, and layered depth.
Bottled at 40% ABV, the style emphasizes poise and drinkability—ideal for neat pours in a proper glass, with a few minutes of air to open its darker fruit and cocoa-toned notes.
Critics Reviews
This bottling earned a place on the New York International Spirits Competition’s 2025 “Top 20 Tequilas of the Year” list—an important signal of elite standing in a large, trade-buyer–judged field.
In additional professional, verifiable scoring, the Reserve Collection Extra Añejo has been awarded 96 points by the New York International Spirits Competition, along with 97 points from Cigar & Spirits Magazine. It has also received a 97-point rating from the Critics Challenge competition, reinforcing its position as a consistently top-performing luxury extra añejo across judging panels.
The World Tequila Awards tasting note underscores the style: a balanced, restrained integration of wood and spirit with a soft, gentle finish.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Polished oak sweetness—caramel and vanilla—followed by dark cherry and dried fruit tones, cocoa powder, and a softly toasted, nut-like elegance.
Palate: Silky and layered, with caramelized agave, dark fruit, and dark chocolate unfolding in smooth waves. Limousin oak shows as refined spice and structure rather than aggressive char, giving the tequila a composed, “luxury spirit” cadence from start to finish.
Finish: Long, gentle, and classy—cocoa, caramel, and soft oak spice linger with a final echo of dark fruit and a restrained, clean warmth.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Mexico — Jalisco |
| Production or Grape Type | 100% Agave Tequila — Extra Añejo |
| Aging or Maturation | Aged 48 months in French Limousin oak |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, vanilla-toned oak, dark cherry/dried fruit, dark chocolate, toasted nut, refined spice |
| Style / Identity | Ultra-premium extra añejo; silk-textured, oak-polished, collector-caliber sipper; Top 20 Tequilas of the Year (NYISC 2025) |
Cocktail Recipes
Reserve Extra Añejo Old Fashioned (Ultra-Light Touch)
Ingredients:
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2 oz Cierto Extra Añejo Reserve Collection
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0.15–0.2 oz agave syrup (1:1), very lightly sweetened
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1 dash aromatic bitters
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1 dash orange bitters (optional)
Garnish: Orange peel
Method: Stir gently with ice until lightly chilled and minimally diluted. Strain over a large cube. Express orange peel and garnish.
Extra Añejo Manhattan (Agave-Forward Luxury Twist)
Ingredients:
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2 oz Cierto Extra Añejo Reserve Collection
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1 oz sweet vermouth
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2 dashes aromatic bitters
Garnish: Orange twist
Method: Stir with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora. Express orange twist.
Cierto Café Service (After-Dinner, Silky Stirred)
Ingredients:
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1.5 oz Cierto Extra Añejo Reserve Collection
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1 oz chilled espresso
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0.25 oz rich simple syrup (2:1), optional to taste
Method: Stir briefly over ice (no aggressive shaking—keep it silky). Strain into a chilled coupe. Optional garnish: a few espresso beans.
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