{"product_id":"espolon-extra-anejo","title":"Espolòn Extra Añejo Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspolòn Extra Añejo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most ambitious expression ever released by the Casa San Nicolás distillery — a double-cask tequila that pushes Espolon's bold, accessible character into genuinely premium territory. Released in June 2026 and led by Maestro Tequilero Jesús Susunaga Acosta, it was built around a clear vision: an extra añejo with the depth of a collector's spirit but without the exclusivity or price barrier that usually comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hand-harvested 100% Blue Weber agave in Los Altos, the Highland region of Jalisco, the tequila spends \u003cstrong\u003etwo and a half years aging in American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e before a \u003cstrong\u003esix-month finish in French Chardonnay casks\u003c\/strong\u003e — three years of total maturation through a deliberate double-cask process. The American oak builds the foundation: caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm agave richness. The Chardonnay finish adds the unexpected: stone fruit, honey, and a delicate buttery lift that sets it apart from traditional extra añejos. At the distillery, the liquid is literally serenaded with music during fermentation, a tradition that connects directly to the label's artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking matte-black bottle with neon green lettering features \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Serenata\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — label art inspired by José Guadalupe Posada, Mexico's pioneering 19th-century artist and printmaker whose calavera imagery continues to define Mexican visual culture. The Serenata depicts the Mexican tradition of serenading a loved one beneath their window: a declaration meant to be heard, not whispered. At Espolon, that's not just art — it's how the tequila is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted agave, vanilla bean, caramel, toasted oak \u0026amp; subtle baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky \u0026amp; full-bodied with butterscotch, dried fruit, stone fruit, honey \u0026amp; a delicate Chardonnay-lifted roundness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long \u0026amp; warming with caramel, toasted oak, sweet spice \u0026amp; a refined buttery close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Añejo Tequila — Double Cask Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 Years in American Oak + 6 Months in French Chardonnay Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Blue Weber Agave, Hand-Harvested, Los Altos de Jalisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted by Maestro Tequilero Jesús Susunaga Acosta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasa San Nicolás Distillery, NOM 1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic-Fermented — Liquid Serenaded During Fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel Art: \"The Serenata,\" Inspired by José Guadalupe Posada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte-Black Bottle with Neon Green Lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% ABV (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Espolon Extra Añejo different from other extra añejos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses a double-cask process: 2.5 years in American oak followed by 6 months in French Chardonnay casks, adding stone fruit, honey, and a buttery elegance rarely found in the category. Most extra añejos only use American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Espolon Extra Añejo a sipping tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's designed specifically for sipping neat or over a large ice cube. It also works beautifully in an elevated Tequila Old Fashioned, where the Chardonnay finish adds unexpected finesse to the cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Serenata label mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's inspired by the Mexican tradition of serenading a loved one — and connects directly to Espolon's production: the distillery literally plays music during fermentation, with sound waves helping shape the spirit's character before it reaches the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Espolon Extra Añejo compare to whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith three years of oak aging and a Chardonnay barrel finish, it stands comfortably alongside aged whiskeys in complexity and depth — making it an excellent gift alternative for whiskey or Scotch drinkers who haven't explored premium tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espolon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49752503812338,"sku":"664804000774","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/files\/espolon-extra-anejo-tequila-chardonnay-finish.png?v=1782943440","url":"https:\/\/raretequilas.com\/products\/espolon-extra-anejo","provider":"Rare Tequilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}