{"product_id":"el-tesoro-extra-anejo-tequila","title":"El Tesoro Extra Añejo Tequila 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Tesoro Extra Añejo Tequila is produced at La Alteña Distillery in the Highlands of Jalisco — the same distillery founded by Don Felipe Camarena in 1937, now operated by his grandson Carlos Camarena, one of the most respected master distillers in the tequila category.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEl Tesoro uses tahona crushing — a large volcanic stone wheel rolled over roasted agave piñas to extract juice — a labor-intensive traditional method that most commercial tequila producers abandoned decades ago in favor of mechanical shredders. The tahona process produces a more rustic, earthy, and complex base spirit than roller mill extraction, with more agave fiber character retained through fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Extra Añejo is aged 4–5 years in American ex-bourbon oak barrels — well beyond the 3-year minimum for the Extra Añejo classification. The extended aging in American oak produces deep vanilla, caramel, and toasted almond integration alongside the roasted agave and dark fruit character that develops at this aging level. The result is one of the most respected Extra Añejo expressions from a Highlands tahona distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee, dark chocolate, roasted almond, and dried fruit with a warm agave backbone. The bourbon cask influence shows in the vanilla and caramel layering. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and complex — roasted coffee and cocoa lead, followed by dry fruit, leather, and light oak. Subtle peppery agave spice at mid-palate. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and peppery with lingering oak and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Tesoro \/ La Alteña Distillery, Arandas, Jalisco | \u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber tahona-crushed | \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 years American ex-bourbon oak | \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% | \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/el-tesoro\"\u003eEl Tesoro collection\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extra-anejo\"\u003eExtra Añejo tequila\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tahona crushing and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tahona is a massive volcanic stone wheel rolled over roasted agave piñas to crush them and extract fermentable juice. Most modern tequila production uses mechanical roller mills, which are faster and extract more juice. Tahona crushing is slower, leaves more agave fiber in contact with the juice during fermentation, and produces a more earthy, rustic, and agave-forward base spirit. El Tesoro’s commitment to tahona production is one reason their tequila tastes more agave-expressive than most commercial extra añejos.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does El Tesoro Extra Añejo compare to El Tesoro Paradiso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are aged extra añejo expressions from La Alteña Distillery. The Extra Añejo is aged in American ex-bourbon barrels, producing vanilla, caramel, and chocolate notes. The Paradiso is aged in French ex-Cognac barrels for 5 years, producing a distinctly different earthy, mineral, brandy-adjacent profile. Both are tahona-produced; the barrel type is the primary flavor differentiator.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is tahona crushing and why does it matter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A volcanic stone wheel rolled over roasted agave to crush it. Slower than roller mills, leaves more fiber in contact with juice during fermentation, producing more earthy and agave-forward spirit. El Tesoro’s tahona commitment is why their tequila tastes more agave-expressive than most commercial extra añejos.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does El Tesoro Extra Añejo compare to El Tesoro Paradiso?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both from La Alteña tahona distillery. Extra Añejo uses American ex-bourbon barrels for vanilla, caramel, and chocolate. Paradiso uses French ex-Cognac barrels for 5 years, producing an earthy, mineral, brandy-adjacent profile. Same base spirit; barrel type is the primary differentiator.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"El Tesoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904164433991,"sku":"080686761044","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/00080686761044_C1N1_en-MX0429_s01.jpg?v=1782421995","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/el-tesoro-extra-anejo-tequila","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}