123 Organic Tequila #3 Anejo

123 Organic Tequila #3 Anejo is a USDA- and EU-certified organic añejo tequila aged 18 months in white oak barrels, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Awarded 96 points by Tasting Panel Magazine, it stands as one of a very small number of biodynamic tequilas on the market — a distinction the brand has held since its 2010 launch.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico  |  18-Month Añejo  |  Distillery: Tequila las Americas

Production & Heritage

Produced at the certified organic Tequila las Americas distillery in the lowlands of Amatitán, Jalisco, 123 Organic sources 100% Blue Weber agave grown under biodynamic farming practices that account for the surrounding ecosystem, astrological influences, and lunar cycles. The piñas are slow-roasted in traditional stone ovens before fermentation and distillation, then the spirit rests for a full 18 months in white oak barrels. The "#3" designation identifies it as the third expression in the 123 Organic lineup, following the blanco (#1) and reposado (#2), and it reflects the deepest oak influence in the core range.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cooked agave leads, followed by toasted oak, warm tobacco, and threads of vanilla. Ripe stone fruit — reminiscent of peaches — emerges as the glass opens up.

Taste: The entry is soft with caramel and vanilla, quickly building into rich baking chocolate and roasted agave at mid-palate. Cracked white pepper and bright lemon peel provide counterpoint, while orange marmalade and caramelized fruit round out the profile with layered sweetness.

Finish: Medium-long, with toasted oak and dark bitter chocolate lingering alongside a subtle earthy sweetness. The peppery bite returns gently and fades into warm spice.

How to Drink 123 Añejo

At 18 months of age and 40% ABV, this añejo is best appreciated neat at room temperature or with a single large ice cube that slowly opens up the chocolate and caramel layers. It also holds its own in spirit-forward cocktails:

• Añejo Old Fashioned — The baking chocolate and caramel notes marry beautifully with agave syrup and mole bitters.
• Oaxaca Old Fashioned — Split the base with a smoky mezcal to highlight the earthy sweetness of the 123 Añejo.
• Tequila Manhattan — Sweet vermouth amplifies the vanilla and oak character while the pepper keeps things balanced.

Best For

• Gifting an environmentally conscious spirits enthusiast
• After-dinner sipping in place of a digestif
• Introducing tequila drinkers to organic and biodynamic production
• Building a curated añejo tasting flight alongside conventional expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 123 Añejo taste like? It leads with caramel, vanilla, and roasted agave, then moves into rich baking chocolate and cracked white pepper. An undercurrent of earthy sweetness and orange marmalade carries through a medium-long finish.

How does 123 Añejo compare to Casamigos Reposado? While Casamigos Reposado is aged only two months and skews toward lighter vanilla and caramel sweetness, 123 Añejo spends 18 months in oak, delivering noticeably deeper chocolate, tobacco, and spice complexity. The organic and biodynamic certification of 123 also distinguishes its production philosophy from Casamigos's more commercially scaled approach.

Is 123 Añejo good for sipping neat? Yes — its 40% ABV and 18-month aging make it exceptionally smooth and layered enough to drink neat without dilution, though a single ice cube can highlight the fruit and chocolate notes.

Where is 123 Añejo made? It is produced at the Tequila las Americas distillery in Amatitán, a town in the Tequila Valley (lowlands) of Jalisco, Mexico. This region is known for producing agave with herbaceous and citrus-forward character.

What foods pair well with 123 Añejo? Dark chocolate truffles complement the baking chocolate notes directly. Mole negro mirrors the earthy spice profile. Grilled stone fruit with cinnamon echoes the peach and caramel aromas. Aged Manchego or Gouda offer salt and fat to contrast the sweetness. Pecan pie amplifies the toasted oak and vanilla.

What sizes does 123 Añejo come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is 123 Añejo worth the price? Positioned in the mid-premium añejo tier, 123 Organic #3 delivers 18 months of oak aging plus dual USDA and EU organic certifications — a combination rare at its price level. The 96-point score from Tasting Panel Magazine reinforces its standing as a strong value within the certified organic añejo category.

Why 123 Añejo?

Very few tequila brands carry both USDA and EU organic certification alongside biodynamic farming practices, and 123 Organic has held that distinction since 2010 — well before clean-label spirits became a mainstream trend. The 96-point score from Tasting Panel Magazine confirms that the organic credentials do not come at the expense of flavor depth. Eighteen months in white oak delivers a layered añejo with genuine complexity: dark chocolate, roasted agave, warm spice, and stone fruit, all built on traditionally stone-oven-roasted 100% Blue Weber agave. For drinkers who want transparency in production and substance in the glass, 123 Añejo earns its place among the most compelling organic tequilas available today.