Tequila Ocho Añejo is a standout example of vintage-designated, estate-grown tequila — a spirit that celebrates terroir, time, and traditional craftsmanship. Aged for one year in ex-American whiskey barrels, this añejo strikes the perfect balance between bright agave character and refined oak influence, offering exceptional complexity without overwhelming the integrity of the agave.
Crafted by Master Distiller Carlos Camarena at La Alteña Distillery in Arandas, Jalisco, Tequila Ocho is one of the only tequila brands to release expressions based on individual ranchos (fields). Each vintage represents agave harvested from a single estate, with no blends across years or fields — similar to the approach of single-vineyard wines.
This añejo is distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-cooked in traditional stone ovens, naturally fermented, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. After distillation, it’s aged for exactly one year in carefully selected used barrels, allowing it to soften and gain structure while preserving the core of the agave spirit.
On the nose, Tequila Ocho Añejo offers warm aromas of baked agave, vanilla, citrus peel, and light caramel. The palate is rich and rounded, with flavors of toasted oak, dried fruit, honey, clove, and roasted agave, finishing long with subtle spice and sweet minerality.
Artisanally crafted and vintage-specific, Tequila Ocho Añejo is a rare intersection of authenticity, patience, and place — perfect for sipping neat or savoring slowly.
Nestor Liquor proudly offers Tequila Ocho Añejo as part of its curated collection of premium, terroir-driven tequilas.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes Tequila Ocho Añejo unique? Tequila Ocho Añejo is aged exactly one year and produced from agave grown on a single estate. Each vintage reflects a specific harvest and field, emphasizing terroir — a rare concept in tequila.
2. How is Tequila Ocho Añejo made? It’s made using 100% Blue Weber agave that is slow-roasted, naturally fermented, and double-distilled in copper pot stills. It is then aged in ex-American whiskey barrels for one year.
3. What are the tasting notes of Tequila Ocho Añejo? Expect layered flavors of baked agave, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit, and warm spice, with a long and elegant finish.
4. What is the ABV of Tequila Ocho Añejo? It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), offering a balanced and smooth profile suitable for sipping neat or enjoying in a refined cocktail.
5. Is this a small-batch or vintage release? Yes. Each release of Tequila Ocho Añejo is tied to a specific rancho and harvest year, meaning each vintage is one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated.
6. Where can I buy Tequila Ocho Añejo Tequila? Tequila Ocho Añejo is available through select specialty retailers. Nestor Liquor is a featured retailer offering this vintage tequila to enthusiasts and collectors alike.
