Adictivo Black Extra Anejo 750ML

Adictivo Black Extra Anejo 750ML is a 100% Blue Weber agave extra añejo tequila aged seven years in French oak barrels, bottled at 40% ABV. With more than double the legally required aging period for the extra añejo classification, this expression from Tequilera Puerta de Hierro stands as one of the longest-aged tequilas in its price tier, presented in a distinctive black ceramic bottle.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico  |  7-Year Extra Añejo  |  Distillery: Tequilera Puerta de Hierro (NOM 1477)

Production & Heritage

Tequilera Puerta de Hierro, operating under NOM 1477 in El Arenal, Jalisco, produces Adictivo under the direction of Master Distiller Gildardo Partida. Blue Weber agave piñas are slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens, then crushed using a roller mill before fermenting in stainless steel tanks. While Mexican regulations require only three years of barrel aging to earn the extra añejo designation, Adictivo Black spends a full seven years maturing in French oak — resulting in extraordinary wood integration and a complexity that sets it apart from the standard Adictivo Extra Añejo line.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with intense dried fruit and caramel before revealing layers of toasted oak and espresso. A subtle mocha-cinnamon sweetness lingers underneath, adding depth to each return to the glass.

Taste: The entry is soft and immediately sweet, with honey and caramel dominating the front palate. At mid-palate, toasted French oak emerges alongside vanilla and dried fruit, while sweet cooked agave remains present throughout. The extended aging delivers a remarkably smooth mouthfeel with almost no ethanol bite.

Finish: The finish is long and warming, with espresso, dark caramel, and lingering oak tannins that slowly fade. A final whisper of cinnamon and dried fruit keeps the palate engaged well after the last sip.

How to Drink Adictivo Black

Seven years in French oak have created a spirit best appreciated neat in a Riedel tequila glass or brandy snifter at room temperature; a few drops of water can open up the dried fruit and espresso aromatics further. For cocktails, the dark, oak-forward profile works in specific applications: an Old Fashioned, where the caramel and espresso notes amplify the demerara sugar and bitters; an Añejo Manhattan, substituting this for rye to pair its vanilla and dried fruit with sweet vermouth; or an Espresso Martini riff, where the natural mocha and cinnamon character of the tequila complements coffee liqueur without competing.

Best For

• Gifting a tequila collector who values extended-aged expressions
• After-dinner sipping as a dessert spirit alongside coffee or chocolate
• Adding a statement piece to a home bar with the striking black ceramic bottle
• Introducing whiskey drinkers to ultra-aged tequila through familiar oak-driven flavors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adictivo Black taste like? Adictivo Black delivers a rich, dessert-like profile dominated by caramel, toasted oak, espresso, and dried fruit, with a honeyed sweetness and smooth texture from seven years of French oak aging.

How does Adictivo Black compare to Cava de Oro Extra Añejo? Both are produced at the same distillery, Tequilera Puerta de Hierro (NOM 1477), but Adictivo Black is aged seven years in French oak while Cava de Oro Extra Añejo is aged five years in ex-red wine French oak barrels. The additional two years and neutral barrel selection give Adictivo Black a drier oak character, whereas Cava de Oro tends to carry residual wine-cask influence.

Is Adictivo Black good for sipping neat? Yes — with seven years of barrel maturation and 40% ABV, Adictivo Black is specifically designed for neat sipping, delivering a smooth, full-bodied experience with virtually no harshness.

Where is Adictivo Black made? Adictivo Black Extra Añejo is produced at Tequilera Puerta de Hierro (NOM 1477), located in El Arenal, a municipality in the Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico — one of tequila's historic production heartlands.

What foods pair well with Adictivo Black? Dark chocolate truffles complement the espresso and mocha notes; aged Manchego cheese mirrors the caramel and oak complexity; crème brûlée echoes the vanilla and honey sweetness; mole negro dishes match the spirit's depth and dried fruit character; and pecan pie aligns with the toasted oak and caramel finish.

What sizes does Adictivo Black come in? Adictivo Black Extra Añejo is commonly available in the standard 750ml bottle size, presented in its signature black ceramic bottle.

Is Adictivo Black worth the price? Adictivo Black positions as a premium extra añejo expression, and its seven-year age statement significantly exceeds the three-year minimum for the category, placing it among the more seriously aged tequilas available without crossing into ultra-luxury pricing.

Why Adictivo Black?

The defining feature of Adictivo Black is its seven-year maturation in French oak — a commitment to extended aging that few tequila producers pursue at this price point. That patience translates directly into the glass: the espresso, caramel, and dried fruit complexity here rivals spirits twice its age statement in other brown spirit categories. Produced under the experienced hand of Master Distiller Gildardo Partida using traditional brick-oven cooking and roller-mill extraction, the agave character remains intact beneath the heavy oak influence. For drinkers seeking a tequila that bridges the gap between aged agave spirits and fine cognac or bourbon, Adictivo Black occupies rare and compelling territory.