Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila
Añejo

Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila

Hornitos750 ml40% ABV

Añejo tequila triple-aged in charred barrels for whiskey-like depth

This unique Añejo tequila is aged for twelve months in traditional oak, then finished in deeply charred Scottish whiskey casks and toasted American oak. The result is an innovative spirit that beautifully bridges the gap between classic agave brightness and rich, oaky whiskey complexity.

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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Gifting
Celebration
Nightcap
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Food pairings

Traditional
Slow-smoked beef brisket or grilled ribeye steak
Vegetarian
Roasted portobello mushrooms brushed with balsamic and soy
Cheese
Aged Gouda or smoked Cheddar
Also good withSmoked CheeseRibeye Steak

A cocktail to make with it

Black Barrel Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila
  • 0.25 oz agave nectar
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

In a mixing glass, stir all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube, and garnish with an orange peel twist.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Hornitos was founded in 1950 by Don Francisco Javier Sauza in Jalisco, Mexico, with the revolutionary vision of creating a cleaner, fresher tequila. The brand pioneered cooking agave in modern autoclaves to retain its pure vegetable character rather than traditional ovens.

How it is made

Crafted at the historic Sauza distillery, this spirit undergoes a triple-aging process that utilizes deep charred oak barrels. This unique process mimics whiskey aging techniques while preserving the baseline estate agave profile of Jalisco.

From Jalisco, Mexico

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