El Mayor has unveiled an Extra Añejo Bourbon Barrel Aged Tequila to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Master Distiller Rodolfo Gonzalez selected 25 barrels of the distillery’s oldest stock to create this limited-edition expression,
El Mayor Extra Añejo Bourbon Barrel Aged is aged for 39 months in American Oak bourbon barrels and distilled from Blue Weber agave from the valley area of Jalisco, Mexico. It was distilled and produced at Destiladora Gonzalez Lux in Arandas, Mexico
“This limited-edition Extra Añejo tequila is the culmination of 25 years of knowledge, expertise and innovation,” said Graciela Gonzalez, fourth-generation distiller and daughter of Rodolfo Gonzalez. “The result is an extraordinarily smooth, well-balanced tequila with elegant oak hints, baking spices and dried fruit on the nose and palate. It’s a gorgeous expression worthy of marking such a significant milestone.”
The 25th Anniversary Extra Añejo Bourbon Barrel Aged bottle features a silver label and embossed detail around the neck. It is packaged in a black box with silver markings that complement the label.
“The tequila category is experiencing a meteoric rise, fueled by award-winning brands like El Mayor,” said Chelsi Hofmeister, brand manager for El Mayor. “This latest 25th Anniversary Extra Añejo tequila is sure to be sought after by those who recognize and appreciate exceptional tequila.”
Approximately 6,000 bottles of the 25th Anniversary Extra Añejo Bourbon Barrel Aged Tequila will be available at a suggested retail price of $129.99 per 750ml bottle and will be available nationwide in July.
For more information, head over to the brand’s official website.
Last year, El Mayor unveiled its limited-edition Extra Añejo Port Cask Aged tequila. The expression is aged for 42 months in port casks and distilled from Blue Weber agave.