Calle 23 Tequila Añejo

$119.00
Overview

Calle 23 Añejo is a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila from the Jalisco Highlands, aged for 16 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. That's a solid stretch in wood, and you can taste it. Toasted oak, vanilla, and caramel up front, with the sweet Highland agave still sitting right there underneath.

Rich and well balanced without going overboard on the barrel. Coffee, cinnamon spice, and a hint of ripe banana come through on the palate, finishing long and warm with a touch of peppery spice. A proper sipping añejo that doesn't lose sight of the agave.

40% ABV | 700ml | Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco | NOM 1545

Product Details

Production & Craftsmanship

Agave 100% Blue Weber agave
Agave Source Mature agave from Los Altos de Jalisco (Highlands)
Cooking Low pressure autoclave
Extraction Roller mill
Fermentation Stainless steel tanks, proprietary agave yeast strains
Distillation Double distilled
Still Copper pot still
Ageing 16 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels

Slow cooking and pot still distillation keep the agave front and centre, while Sophie's own yeast strains give Calle 23 its clean, fruity base. Sixteen months in ex-bourbon barrels layer on oak, vanilla, and caramel without burying what's underneath.

Product Details

Category Tequila
Style Añejo
Region Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco
Distillery Hacienda Capellania
NOM 1545
Master Distiller Sophie Decobecq
Agave 100% Blue Weber
Ageing 16 months, ex-bourbon American oak
ABV 40%
Bottle Size 700ml
Country Mexico
Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, vanilla, and cooked agave, with notes of cedar, coffee, and baking spice.

Palate

Full and rich. Oak and caramel meet sweet Highland agave, with coffee, cinnamon spice, and a touch of ripe banana.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering oak, vanilla, and peppery spice.

Style

Barrel-driven but agave-forward. A rich, approachable añejo with genuine Highland character.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 100% Blue Weber agave from the Jalisco Highlands (Los Altos)
  • 16 months ageing in ex-bourbon American oak barrels
  • Proprietary agave yeast strains developed by Master Distiller Sophie Decobecq
  • Double distilled in copper pot stills
  • Science-led production with a hands-on, small-producer approach
  • A clear step up from big-brand añejos at an accessible price point
Distillery Information

Calle 23 is the creation of Sophie Decobecq, a French biochemist and engineer who has spent more than 20 years in Mexico working with agave. Her science background shows up in the details. She isolated and developed her own agave yeast strains, which are used to ferment every batch.

The tequila is produced at Hacienda Capellania (NOM 1545) in Atotonilco el Alto, using mature agave sourced from Los Altos de Jalisco. The name comes from a street sign Sophie spotted across the road and thought suited the brand. No grand story, just a good name for a good tequila.

Awards & Recognition

  • Tequila Matchmaker: Consistently well-rated for quality and flavour integrity
  • Recognised internationally for Sophie Decobecq's science-led approach to traditional tequila production
  • Respected by agave enthusiasts as a standout Highland añejo in its price category

Who this bottle is for
  • Bourbon and whisky drinkers looking for a bridge into premium tequila
  • Agave enthusiasts who want Highland character with genuine barrel depth
  • Neat sippers after a rich, easy-drinking añejo that still tastes like agave
  • Cocktail makers building a Tequila Old Fashioned or similar stirred drinks
  • Gift buyers seeking a quality bottle from a respected small producer
How to enjoy

Best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube to let the Highland agave and bourbon oak character open up. Also makes an exceptional Tequila Old Fashioned, where the barrel notes really come through. Pour, sip, enjoy.

Why we curate it

Calle 23 Añejo is one of the bottles we reach for when someone wants barrel depth without losing the agave. Sophie Decobecq's science background means every decision, from yeast strain to oak selection, is deliberate. The result is a tequila that tastes like it was made by someone who knows exactly what they're doing.

If you're a bourbon drinker getting into tequila, this is a great place to start. Plenty of familiar oak and sweetness, with the Highland agave doing its thing underneath. Hard to go wrong with this one.