Don Pilar Añejo—aged for 20 months in new American White Oak barrels. An outstanding sipping experience.
BEST HIGHLAND AÑEJO TEQUILA “JUDGE FAVORITE” “Outstanding. A must-have” 94/100 points
2010 GOLD MEDAL SPIRITS OF MEXICO COMPETTION
2021 Silver MEDAL san francisco worlds spirits competition
Production notes
AGED 18 MONTHS IN VIRGIN AMERICAN WHITE OAK
The distinctive golden color and buttery, oak aroma of Don Pilar's Añejo comes as a result of aging his tequila in virgin American White Oak barrels.
the mozart method of fermentation
Our master distillers insist on serenading the must with Baroque music during the 200 hours of fermentation to coax the conversion from sugar-to-alcohol.
Estate-grown Agave
Don Pilar grows his agave on five private ranches in the Highlands of Jalisco near the town of San José de Gracia.
A Sipping Tequila
Don Pilar Añejo goes great in a margarita, but to truly enjoy, try it neat in a Reidel tequila glass or similarly shaped flute.
Taste Profile
color
A bright, shimmering, golden hue.
Nose
Notes of toasty oak, fruit and butterscotch.
Palate
A round, lush palate. Layered with pineapple, chocolate and baked agave.
Finish
A decadently slow finish and warm reprise of sweet oak.
featured cocktail
The Marquez
Barman Kevin Dowell at Zero-Zero restaurant in San Francisco has concocted this wonderful interpretation of the classic Manhattan cocktail.
Ingredients
2 oz. Tequila Don Pilar Añejo 3/4 oz. Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 1 dash of Orange bitters 1 dash of Chocolate bitters
Stir gently over ice. Strain into a coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
The giftbox is embazoned with lyrics that sing the praises of Don Pilar's Añejo. Watch Los Meños play and sing the ballad at Don Pilar's ranch, Santa Rosa.
Awards & Press
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver medal
2013 Monterey Tequila & Mezcal Expo Silver medal
2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold medal
2010 Spirits of Mexico Competition Gold medal
2012 Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Best-in-Class Añejo
2010 F. Paul Pacult’s Ultimate Spirits Challenge Semi-finalist, 94/100 points, “Excellent. Highly Recommended.”