Herradura Ultra Añejo Tequila

$179.00
Overview

Herradura Ultra is a cristalino añejo aged for 49 months in American white oak bourbon barrels, then charcoal-filtered to strip back the colour while keeping all the depth and richness the barrel time built up. The result is a tequila that looks like a blanco but drinks like a premium Ãnejo. Crystal clear, incredibly smooth, and genuinely complex.

Produced at Casa Herradura in Amatitán, one of the oldest and most respected distilleries in Jalisco, this one carries serious heritage. Nearly four years in oak is a long time for any tequila to spend in a barrel, and you can taste every bit of it. If you want something that bridges the gap between a polished blanco and a rich aged tequila, this is it.

Product Details

Category Tequila
Style Cristalino Añejo
Region Tequila Valley (Amatitán), Jalisco
Distillery Casa Herradura
NOM 1119
Agave 100% Blue Weber
ABV 40%
Bottle Size 700ml / 750ml
Country Mexico

 

Production & Craftsmanship

Herradura Ultra Añejo is built on layered aging and careful refinement.

  • Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested at full maturity.
  • Cooking: Traditional clay and brick ovens
  • Extraction: Roller mill
  • Fermentation: Cultured yeast fermentation
  • Distillation: Double distilled
  • Still: Copper pot still
  • Additives: No flavouring additives; colour removed through filtration
  • Aging: Blend of Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas, aged in American oak barrels, then charcoal filtered to remove colour while retaining flavour

This process delivers the richness of long oak aging with an exceptionally smooth, clean profile

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, sweet caramel, roasted agave, toasted oak, and a hint of dried fruit. Clean and inviting, with more depth than the clarity suggests.

Palate: Smooth and full. Caramel, vanilla, baking spice, soft oak, and a gentle agave sweetness running underneath. The bourbon barrel influence is clear but well-balanced - it adds richness without overwhelming the tequila character.

Finish: Long and warm. Vanilla, sweet spice, and light oak that lingers. Exceptionally clean for a tequila with this much barrel time behind it.

What sets this bottle apart

  • 100% Blue Weber Agave
  • 49 months in bourbon barrels
  • Cristalino - charcoal filtered
  • One of Mexico's oldest distilleries
  • Tequila Valley heritage since 1870
  • Bourbon barrel character

Distillery Information

Casa Herradura has been producing tequila in Amatitan, Jalisco since 1870. That's not a marketing line - it's one of the longest-running tequila operations in Mexico. They were among the first to commercially produce tequila and are credited with creating the reposado category in the 1970s. The estate includes its own agave fields, a traditional hacienda, and NOM 1119.

Now part of the Brown-Forman portfolio (the same group behind Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve), Herradura benefits from serious resources while maintaining the production standards that built its name. Their commitment to longer barrel ageing than the legal minimums is a consistent theme across the range - and Ultra Anejo is where that commitment hits its peak.

How to enjoy

Neat is the move. Pour it into a good glass, give it a moment, and let it open up. The cristalino style makes it clean enough to drink straight, with no barrier to entry, but there's enough going on that it rewards some attention. Also excellent over a large ice cube or in a Tequila Old Fashioned - the bourbon barrel background makes it a natural fit. If you want to keep things simple, it holds up well in a premium Margarita, too.

Why we curate it

At Tequila Brothers, we recommend Herradura Ultra Anejo for customers who want:

  • A cristalino with real depth - not just filtered colour, but genuine barrel character
  • Nearly four years of aging, well beyond the anejo minimum
  • A smooth, versatile pour that works neat or in premium cocktails
  • A bottle from one of Mexico's most historically significant distilleries

It's also a strong pick for whisky drinkers. The bourbon barrel aging creates familiar vanilla and caramel notes that land in comfortable territory for anyone used to American oak. Different enough to be interesting, familiar enough to click straight away.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Elegant aromas of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and soft agave sweetness, with subtle notes of honey and baking spice.

Palate: Silky and polished, featuring butterscotch, cooked agave, light oak spice, and gentle sweetness, balanced by a refined, almost creamy mouthfeel.

Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering vanilla, oak, and agave nectar, fading cleanly without bitterness.