ArteNOM Selección 1146 Añejo Tequila

$169.00
Overview

Añejo Tequila · 100% Blue Weber Agave · Tequila, Jalisco (Highlands agave) · 41.3% ABV

ArteNOM Selección 1146 Añejo is a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila made at Tequileña in Jalisco by master distiller Enrique Fonseca, the man also behind Don Fulano and Fuenteseca. Additive-free and aged twice: first in French Cabernet Franc wine casks, then in American oak.

The result is a rich, smooth añejo with serious depth. Plenty going on, but the agave is still front and centre. Built for slow sipping, not drowning in mixers.

Product Details

Production & Craftsmanship

The double aging is where a lot of the character comes from. The wine casks bring softness and fruit; the American oak adds structure and spice.

Agave 100% Blue Weber agave
Agave Source Jalisco Highlands, near Atotonilco el Alto
Cooking Low-pressure autoclaves
Extraction Combination of screw mill and roller mill
Fermentation Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave
Distillation Double distilled
Stills Combination of copper pot and column stills
Additives None
Aging Minimum 14 months in used Cabernet Franc wine casks (Loire Valley), then minimum 14 months in toasted American white oak previously used for Canadian whisky or Tennessee rye
NOM 1146 (Tequileña)

 

Product Details

Category Tequila
Style Añejo
Region Tequila, Jalisco (Highlands agave, Atotonilco el Alto)
Distillery Tequileña
Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca
NOM 1146
Agave 100% Blue Weber
ABV 41.3%
Bottle Size 700ml
Country Mexico
Tasting Notes

Nose: Butterscotch, citrus, baking spice, and vanilla.

Palate: Toffee, walnut, custard, orange zest, and dark chocolate. Smooth mouthfeel with plenty going on.

Finish: Long, rich, and smooth with sweet oak and a bit of lingering spice.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 100% Blue Weber agave, Highlands sourced
  • Additive-free
  • Double-aged — French Cabernet Franc wine casks, then American oak
  • Master distiller Enrique Fonseca (Don Fulano, Fuenteseca)
  • NOM 1146, Tequileña
Distillery Information

NOM 1146 is Tequileña, based in the town of Tequila with agave sourced from the Highlands near Atotonilco el Alto. Enrique Fonseca runs the show, and he's one of the most respected names in tequila, full stop.

ArteNOM is a curated series that picks out specific NOMs and shows off what they do best. The 1146 bottling is the showcase añejo from Fonseca's house. No shortcuts, no additives, just a properly made tequila.

Who this bottle is for

This bottle is for the whisky drinker who's been told to try a good añejo, and for the tequila drinker who already knows what they're looking for. The double-aging in wine casks and American oak gives it a complexity that sits comfortably alongside a well-aged single malt or bourbon. If you appreciate craft, provenance, and a distiller with a serious reputation, Enrique Fonseca's work at NOM 1146 is worth your time.

How to enjoy

Best neat or over a single large cube. Too good to drown in a cocktail, but if you want to mix it, keep things simple. An Añejo Old Fashioned does the job.

Why we curate it

At Tequila Brothers, we recommend ArteNOM 1146 Añejo for customers who want:

  • A serious añejo without the marketing spin
  • Additive-free tequila with real craft behind it
  • Big, rich flavour that still drinks smooth
  • A bottle from one of Mexico's top distillers

If you've been drinking añejos and want to see what a properly made one tastes like, this is the bottle.