Appearance: Light golden hue in the glass. It appears fairly thin, with a lighter coating on the glass rather than a heavy or syrupy appearance. Aroma: Cooked agave comes through nicely on the nose, accompanied by vanilla and caramel. The sweeter barrel notes complement the agave without overpowering it. Taste: A nice agave-forward flavor on the palate, followed by pepper and a buttery quality that gives it a smooth, rounded character. There is a slight warmth to the sip, but it never becomes overpowering or harsh. Finish: The finish leaves my mouth pleasantly wet rather than dry, which I really enjoy. The flavors continue nicely on the way down, with just enough warmth to remind you that you’re drinking an aged tequila. Overall: El Tesoro de Don Felipe Añejo strikes a nice balance between the character of the agave and the influence of the barrel. The vanilla and caramel are noticeable without taking over, while the pepper and buttery notes add another layer to the palate. I especially enjoy that the finish doesn’t dry out my mouth. Overall, this is a smooth, agave-forward añejo with enough barrel character and warmth to make it interesting without losing what I want to taste in a tequila.

The first notes are agave and a bit of vanilla with oak and some pepper and cloves. The taste is oak, vanilla, cooked agave, black pepper and some earthiness. Has a nice finish but doesn’t linger long with some vegetal and vanilla, and oak tannins that linger the longest. Overall: 83 because it has a nice balance of agave with some interesting barrel notes!

Decent Anejo. Finish was mild and didn’t last very long like some other Anejo is this price point. Not worth the high price I’ve seen it in my area (anywhere from $80-$115). Value brought down my score.

(Batch A019) Nose: Agave heavy, minty, peppery, pineapple. Palate: Cooked agave, oak, cedar wood, vanilla, butterscotch Finish: Decent finish, vegetative, agave forward. Overall showcases a nice agave profile staying true to the spirit. However the taste and finish were a bit underwhelming compared to similar añejo tequilas.

Tried at COA in Oak Brook IL. On the nose is rich caramel and some vanilla with a slight alcohol punch. Taste has lots of agave coming through with cinnamon and vanilla. Very nice sipper at a great price.

Nice barrel influence without going overboard. Enjoyed this anejo a bunch. There’s a reason El Tesoro is such a generational juggernaut!

Very agave forward anejo that is an easy daily sipper. There are very subtle aromas and flavors coming from the barrel but no big standouts. Nose: cooked agave, vanilla, oak, black pepper, caramel, and butter. Palate: the nose carries over to the palate. Cooked agave, vanilla, oak, black pepper, caramel, butter. No big standouts for in terms of the flavors but this is well balanced agave forward anejo.

Nose: vanilla/ caramel/ agave / light fruitiness/ bell pepper / black tea / herbal/ tobacco:/ oak / Taste: vanilla / agave / pepper/ (last 3 nearly simultaneous) / cinnamon/ hint of lime / spearmint/ tea / molasses/ hazelnut / Finish: clean watery freshness / lingering mint-cinnamon-pepper / good minty taste on finish. This anejo is a good daily sipper that delivers for the budget. There’s no huge standout flavors, but what’s there is balanced and creates a good experience.

Like the rest of the ET line I like this one for the rustic way it is made and the flavor it delivers for the price. This Anejo is agave forward with the barrel imparting Vanilla, oak and caramel. Great flavor with much of the same tastes as you get on the nose. A bit of black pepper on the younger with a great finish.

*Batch-003, Bottled:2018* The aromatic profile is characterized by a pronounced presence of honey and oak. A delightful nuance reminiscent of cherry bourbon graces the olfactory experience, accompanied by subtle notes of light yeast, ethyl, and a vibrant interplay of lemon and orange citrus, heightened by floral undertones. The palate is treated to a symphony of flavors, notably the sweetness of Bourbon/Whiskey, the robust influence of oak, tropical fruit, plum, and the essence of cooked agave. A watery honey texture adds to the complexity, while a gentle peppery burn on the esophagus enhances the intricacy of the taste. Subtle faint brine, raspberry, light yeast funk, yellow apple and orange citrus contribute to a multifaceted and delicious experience. The whiskey essence is a consistent thread from the beginning to the finish, revealing layers of cooked agave, minute brine, and pepper, all underpinned by minerality and a refreshing note of berry. The gradual fade brings forth light grassiness, concluding the tasting with a nuanced and satisfying flavor progression.

Pepper, salt, brine, mild vanilla, spice tingle on finish.

Great profile and really enjoy this Añejo!

lots of cinnamon on the nose. agave forward with notes of vanilla. flavor same with a hint of pepper

On the nose, Sweet agave, butter, oak and caramel. A fruity/floral note that is interesting. On the palate, lots of clean, sweet cooked agave, with butterscotch and cinnamon. Definitely getting that floral note, not as much oak as I’d expected. A little heat but not too much, very thick and full bodied, the flavors are just very present, if that makes sense. Very good. For $45 at Total Wine in SoCal, definitely worth grabbing.

A really enjoyable Anejo. Cooked agave, light oak, a touch of black pepper with caramel and butterscotch notes. Still has that signature minerality shine through. Definitely has a traditionally made tequila feel. Very well balanced

Nice agave on the nose with barrel notes. Palate is full of agave with a little heat on the finish. Can’t go wrong with 1139 offerings.

oak hit first on the nose, followed by agave, vanilla and some spice. oak lingers in the nostrils. agave forward, vanilla touched with caramel and wood on flavor with some citrus in background. baking spices hold on the finish. really nice anejo for just under $60

Lots of agave on the nose, some oak and vanilla. Flavor is light for an Anejo with cooked agave front and center as you’d expect from a Carlos Camarena tequila. A little oak and butter with some citrus toward the back end. Finish is okay but not long. Nice Anejo that’s certainly true to the agave which is there throughout. I expected a little more full flavor and complexity from this tequila, especially given how amazing the blanco and repo are.

Re-Evaluated upwards to 87, since my video review. New tahona top Label. Very nice all around . Old School Olive Oil= Re-Evaluated upwards to 88, since my video review. Amazing- smokier than new label, simply fantastic.

Knowing exactly where an Anejo fits in and not expecting to be spoiled as if it were an EA but definitely expecting more from it than a REP, this one fits exactly into its catagory and pigeon hole. Aroma is wood heavy then a backbone of light vanilla and light agave. More wood forward in aroma than expected but not over oakey in flavor. Flavor is light but aggressive and nuanced with a good balance. Been disappointed by Anejos that fall short and fit better into reposado catagory but this is not one of those. Firmly holds its place in all catagories. Well done, well priced, and well loved.

An Añejo that’s very light in color, due to Carlos Camarena’s preference with aging his tequilas. They use very worn American oak barrels and age for the minimum about of time legally allowed by the CRT. For that reason you still get agave with this Añejo and even the Extra Añejo(from what I’ve been told). A pretty good sipper without overpowering wood/oak notes or excessive vanilla/caramel notes. A well made agave oriented Añejo that won’t break the bank.

Great value for an Anejo aged 2 plus years. Sweet, vanilla, balanced acidity with slight heat on the finish.

Aroma : Light cooked agave and oak with caramel and some vanilla, and barrel spice. Taste : Medium bodied and light oils with with the same light amount of agave and oak. Caramel and vanilla here, as well as some cinnamon. This is light and somewhat sweet in flavor. Finish: Medium length finish with stronger emphasis on caramel and cinnamon notes.

Really good. Like the blanco sweet and smooth.

Not a huge departure from the repo, it’s still very soft and goes down without and fight. The extra time in barrel has improved and lengthened the finish, it’s my favourite part.