Avión Añejo Tequila

Overview

Avión Añejo is a Highland tequila aged for 24 months in small American white oak barrels, twice as long as the category minimum and a genuine point of difference in a crowded añejo market. The smaller barrel size means more wood-to-spirit contact throughout the aging process, which accelerates the development of vanilla, caramel, and spice character without needing to wait three or four years to get there.

Founded in 2010 by Ken Austin and now part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio, Avión built its reputation on slow filtration, Highland agave quality, and taking the aging process seriously. The Añejo is where that commitment shows most clearly. Rich, smooth, and complex, this is a bottle that earns its spot in the premium añejo category.

The Distillery

Produced in the Jalisco Highlands, where Blue Weber agave grown at altitude develops higher natural sugar content and a sweeter, fruitier character than valley-grown plants. That Highland sweetness forms the backbone of the Avión range and holds up clearly through 24 months of oak aging in the Añejo.

Avión is also known for its slow filtration process, using a combination of traditional and modern methods to achieve a particularly smooth, clean result. That attention to the finishing process contributes directly to the polished, refined character you get in the glass.

Why We Recommend It

At Bourbon Brothers, we recommend Avión Añejo for customers who want:

• A rich, well-aged añejo with 24 months in small oak barrels
• More oak character and complexity than standard 12-month expressions
• Highland agave sweetness that holds through the extended barrel time
• A smooth, refined sipping tequila that holds its own at the price point

It's a strong pick for anyone who's worked through the standard añejo offerings from the big names and wants something a bit more considered. The small barrel aging approach is genuinely interesting and produces a result that's noticeably different from the standard oak treatment.

Production & Craftsmanship

The small barrel choice is the production detail worth talking about. Smaller barrels have a higher surface-area-to-volume ratio, which means more of the spirit is in contact with the wood at any given time. Over 24 months, that translates to a richer, more integrated oak character than you'd get from the same period in a standard-sized barrel. It's a deliberate production decision that shows up clearly in the flavour.

Tasting Notes

What Makes This Tequila Special

How to Enjoy

Best neat or over a single large ice cube. The 24 months of small barrel aging has done the work, there's no need to add anything. A Tequila Old Fashioned is a natural fit if you want to mix it, but this one is genuinely worth sipping straight. Pour it, take your time, and let the vanilla and oak character do what two years of careful aging put in for.

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