Casa Noble Marques de Casa Noble Anejo 750ML

Casa Noble Marques de Casa Noble Anejo 750ML is a blended añejo tequila bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml format, composed of 21 individually aged tequilas. Awarded four out of five stars by F. Paul Pacult in the Spirit Journal, this expression stands apart through its unusual multi-component blending of nine añejos and twelve extra añejos aged between one and five years in hand-selected French Allier oak casks.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico  |  Añejo (Blend of Añejo & Extra Añejo)  |  Distillery: La Cofradía (NOM 1137)

Production & Heritage

Marqués de Casa Noble is produced at La Cofradía distillery (NOM 1137) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. The expression uses certified organic agave and represents a singular blending achievement: Master Tequilero Jose "Pepe" Hermosillo hand-selects barrels from a library of nine añejo and twelve extra añejo tequilas, each aged between one and five years in casks sourced from the Allier forest region of France. The use of French Allier oak — more commonly associated with Cognac and fine wine aging — imparts a refined tannic structure and layered sweetness that separates this release from standard añejos aged in American oak.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Caramelized agave leads, followed by cinnamon, brown sugar, and honey. Deeper layers reveal cocoa powder and a subtle damp earthiness beneath the sweetness.

Taste: The entry is warm and fruit-forward with baked orange and dried cherry. At mid-palate, dark chocolate, baking spices, and roasted nuts build density, while a thread of cooked agave and gentle grassiness keeps the profile grounded. Vanilla and ripe fruit accents weave through the blend's multiple age components.

Finish: Lasting and smooth, opening with black pepper before transitioning into brown sugar and lingering spice. The French oak influence shows in a refined tannic dryness that balances the sweetness cleanly.

How to Drink Marqués de Casa Noble

This tequila rewards patient sipping neat or with a single ice cube to gradually open its layered blend. A few drops of water can amplify the earthier agave notes beneath the oak-driven sweetness.

• Old Fashioned (Tequila variation): The brown sugar and baking spice notes integrate seamlessly with Angostura bitters and a raw sugar cube.
• Añejo Manhattan: Dark cherry and chocolate tones pair naturally with sweet vermouth, creating a rich, dessert-leaning cocktail.
• Oaxacan Old Fashioned: Splitting the base with a small measure of mezcal adds smoky contrast to the Marqués blend's layered sweetness.

Best For

• Gifting a tequila enthusiast who has outgrown single-age expressions
• After-dinner sipping alongside dark chocolate or a cigar
• Exploring premium añejo tequilas aged in non-traditional cask types
• Side-by-side tastings comparing French oak versus American oak aging influence

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marqués de Casa Noble taste like? It delivers caramelized agave, dark chocolate, baking spices, and dried cherry with a backbone of cooked agave sweetness. The finish is smooth and lasting, moving from black pepper into brown sugar.

How does Marqués de Casa Noble compare to Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo? Both occupy a similar premium price tier and use extended aging, but Marqués distinguishes itself through its 21-component blend of añejo and extra añejo tequilas aged exclusively in French Allier oak, while Reserva de la Familia uses new and used American oak barrels for its aging program.

Is Marqués de Casa Noble good for sipping neat? Yes — its complexity from blending 21 separately aged tequilas and its smooth, extended finish make it well-suited to slow, contemplative neat sipping.

Where is Marqués de Casa Noble made? It is produced at La Cofradía distillery (NOM 1137) in the town of Tequila, in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico. The agave used is certified organic.

What foods pair well with Marqués de Casa Noble? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and brown sugar notes. Mole negro mirrors the blend's baking spice and dried fruit complexity. Aged Manchego or Gouda cheeses match the caramel richness. Crème brûlée echoes the vanilla and caramelized sweetness. Grilled stone fruit with cinnamon amplifies the warm spice tones.

What sizes does Marqués de Casa Noble come in? The standard available format is 750ml.

Is Marqués de Casa Noble worth the price? Marqués de Casa Noble positions as a premium-to-ultra-premium expression within the añejo category, justified by its unusual 21-tequila blending process, French Allier oak aging, and the involvement of a master tequilero in individual barrel selection. F. Paul Pacult's four-star rating in the Spirit Journal supports its standing among serious aged tequilas.

Why Marqués de Casa Noble?

The defining feature here is the blending architecture: twenty-one individually aged tequilas — nine añejos and twelve extra añejos — married together from hand-selected French Allier oak casks. That level of barrel selection and component blending is uncommon in tequila, where most añejos rely on a single age statement and a single cask type. The use of organic agave and oversight by Master Tequilero Jose "Pepe" Hermosillo add further specificity to the production chain. For drinkers who want an añejo that behaves more like a blended Cognac in its layered complexity, Marqués de Casa Noble occupies a distinctive niche.