El Cristiano Ocho Extra Añejo Tequila

$889.00
Overview

El Cristiano Ocho sits at the very top of the range. Made from agave grown for eight years in the mineral-rich red earth of the Jalisco Highlands, then aged for over eight years — 96 months plus — in American oak. Eight years in agave and eight years in barrel puts Ocho well past what most producers attempt with tequila.

Deep amber with mahogany tones, rich with oak, chocolate, and coffee. This is as far as extra añejo tequila goes — a serious bottle for a serious occasion, made in very limited numbers.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand El Cristiano
Producer Casa Tequilera de Arandas (NOM 1499)
Country / Region Mexico – Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco
Style Extra Añejo Tequila
Agave 100% Blue Weber Agave (harvested at 8 years)
ABV 40%
Cask / Aging 96+ months (8+ years) in American oak barrels
Additives Additive-free
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Limited Release
Tasting Notes

Nose: Woody and sweet — vanilla beans, caramel, maple syrup, and toasted walnut.

Palate: Smooth and intense — oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, coffee, and dried fruit.

Finish: Long and lingering, with notes of tobacco and vanilla custard.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 8+ years in American oak — one of the longest-aged tequilas you'll find on a shelf
  • Agave harvested at 8 years from Highland red earth soils for maximum mineral complexity
  • Additive-free from start to finish — no colouring, flavouring, or sweeteners
  • Double-distilled through stainless pot stills with copper coil
  • Extremely limited release — the pinnacle of the 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 — Bartenders Award
  • Double Gold — Tag Spirit Awards
  • Double Gold — Chilled 100 Awards
  • Gold — India Wines and Spirits Award

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, in a proper glass — this one deserves the attention
  • A small splash of water can open up the vanilla and dried fruit
  • Save it for a proper occasion — not a mixing bottle

Why we curate it

El Cristiano Ocho is one of the longest-aged tequilas you'll find anywhere. Eight years in agave, eight years in oak, additive-free, and made in very limited numbers. Real depth, a genuine collector's bottle, and something worth saving for a proper occasion. This is as far as you can push aged tequila.