Tequila

Esperanto Extra Anejo

750mL

Esperanto Extra Anejo is the top-tier aged expression from Esperanto Tequila, a 100% blue Weber agave tequila rested in oak well beyond the legal minimum for its category. Extra anejo is the longest-aged designation in Mexican regulation, requiring at least three years in oak barrels of 600 liters or less, and this bottling spends a meaningfully longer stretch in wood than that floor, giving it a darker color and richer character than a standard anejo. Esperanto built its name on ornate, hand-finished glass bottles and a range of aged tequilas, from younger anejo bottlings up through extended-aging, limited editions. The Extra Anejo sits at the top of that range, made for sipping slowly rather than mixing, and it reflects the brand's broader approach of leaning into long barrel maturation to soften agave's natural vegetal edge and build layers of wood-derived sweetness. The tequila is produced from 100% blue Weber agave, cooked and distilled using traditional methods before resting in oak casks for an extended period, well past the three-year extra anejo minimum. That additional time in wood is what distinguishes it from the brand's anejo bottling, drawing out deeper caramel, dried fruit, and baking-spice notes while rounding out the spirit's finish. Tasting Notes Nose: Toffee, cooked agave, and dried stone fruit, with a background of vanilla and oak spice. Palate: Smooth and rounded, with caramel, baking spice, and roasted agave sweetness carried by soft tannins from the wood. Finish: Warm and lingering, with a gentle oak dryness and a last touch of dark sugar. Specs Agave: 100% Blue Weber Category: Extra Anejo (minimum 3 years oak aging) Size: 750ml Come see our tequila selection, including Esperanto, at Bansum Wine & Liquor in Patchogue. Frequently Asked Questions What is Esperanto Extra Anejo? It is Esperanto Tequila's longest-aged bottling, a 100% blue Weber agave tequila matured in oak barrels well beyond the three-year minimum required for the extra anejo category. What does extra anejo mean? It is the longest-aged legal category of tequila, requiring a minimum of three years in oak barrels under Mexican regulation, created to recognize tequilas aged more like fine whiskey or cognac. How is it different from an anejo tequila? Anejo requires at least one year in oak, while extra anejo requires at least three. The extra time in wood for this bottling means darker color, softer agave character, and more pronounced caramel and spice notes. Is it meant for sipping or mixing? It is best enjoyed neat or with a small splash of water, like an aged whiskey. Its depth and oak-driven sweetness would be wasted in a mixed drink. Is Esperanto a well-known brand? Esperanto is known for its distinctive, ornate bottle designs alongside a range of aged tequila styles, with the Extra Anejo representing its most mature offering.