El Cristiano Black Extra Añejo Tequila

$270.00
Overview

El Cristiano Black is the brand's extra añejo — aged three years in American oak and released in limited quantity. Bottled at 53% ABV, it sits at a higher proof than the rest of the range, giving it real weight and presence on the palate.

Dark amber with copper hues, big on oak, caramel, and dried fruit. Three years in barrel is what separates Black from the standard Reposado and XR — a proper sipping tequila for those who want more than the usual extra añejo.

Product Details

Production & Craftsmanship

Three years in oak and a higher bottling proof are what separate Black from the standard reposado and XR.

Agave 100% Blue Weber Agave, matured a minimum of 6 years
Cooking High-pressure autoclave
Extraction Roller mill
Fermentation Stainless steel tanks, native yeast, fermented without fibre
Distillation Double distilled
Still Type Stainless pot stills with copper coil
Additives Additive-free
Aging 3 years in American oak barrels

 

Attribute Detail
Brand El Cristiano
Producer Casa Tequilera de Arandas (NOM 1499)
Country / Region México – Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco
Style Extra Añejo Tequila
Agave 100% Blue Weber Agave (min. 6 years matured)
ABV 53%
Cask / Aging 3 years in American oak barrels
Additives Additive-free
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Limited Release
Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramel and nutmeg, with notes of prune, cinnamon, and honey.

Palate: White oak and sweet fruit — raisin and dates, with a luxurious, smooth texture.

Finish: Long and smooth, with a lingering warmth from the higher proof.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 3 years in American oak — well beyond the minimum for extra añejo classification
  • Bottled at 53% ABV — higher proof than the rest of the El Cristiano range
  • Additive-free from start to finish — no colouring, flavouring, or sweeteners
  • Double-distilled through stainless pot stills with copper coil
  • Limited release — a genuine step up from the core El Cristiano range
Distillery Information

El Cristiano is made at Casa Tequilera de Arandas (NOM 1499) in Arandas, in the heart of the Jalisco Highlands. The brand was started by a group of mates with a shared love of tequila and Mexico, working with third-generation maestro tequileros who know the region inside out.

It's an additive-free operation from start to finish, deep well water, native yeast fermentation without fibre, and a proper double distillation through stainless pot stills with copper coil. A portion of every bottle sold goes back into the local community through the brand's foundation work in Arandas.

Awards & Recognition

  • Double Gold — Tag Spirit Awards
  • Double Gold — Chilled 100 Awards

Who this bottle is for
  • Serious tequila collectors after something genuinely rare
  • Whisky and cognac drinkers curious about ultra-aged tequila
  • Anyone looking for a collector's bottle worth saving for a proper occasion
  • Drinkers who appreciate depth, oak, and complexity over fresh agave character
How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube
  • The higher proof means it can take a splash of water to open it up further
  • Not one for mixing — save it for slow evenings

Why we curate it

El Cristiano Black is a genuine sipping tequila with serious oak, depth, and higher proof strength without losing balance. Three years in barrel, additive-free, and limited in quantity — a proper step up for drinkers who already know aged tequila and want something with real presence.