Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo 750ML

Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo 750ML is a 100% Blue Weber agave extra añejo tequila bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Awarded 99 points by Spirits Selection and carrying over 115 international awards, this expression stands among the most decorated tequilas in production today.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico  |  Extra Añejo (48 Months)  |  NOM: 1146  |  Master Distillers: Enrique Fonseca & Sergio Mendoza

Production & Heritage

Cierto is the collaboration between two of Mexico's most respected tequila makers — Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza — produced at NOM 1146 in Amatitán, Jalisco. The liquid begins with estate-grown Highland Blue Weber agave, which is autoclave-cooked and processed through roller and screw mills before undergoing fiber-free fermentation and double distillation in copper pot stills. What truly separates this Private Collection expression is its aging: a full 48 months in French Limousin oak casks, well beyond the three-year minimum required for extra añejo classification. Limousin oak is prized in cognac production for its tight grain and high tannin content, and it imparts a refined, wine-like complexity that standard American white oak barrels rarely achieve.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe cherry and vanilla rise immediately, followed by salted caramel and toasted oak. Warm baking spice and a gentle whisper of cinnamon settle beneath a persistent cooked agave sweetness.

Taste: The entry is rich and slightly heated, carrying cognac-like warmth into a mid-palate loaded with dark chocolate, stone fruit, and roasted coffee. Cherry and sweet baking spice build toward the peak, where red-wine-like richness and deep agave flavor converge. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and notably smooth for its age.

Finish: Long, silky, and warm with lingering cocoa, fruit sweetness, and gentle oak. Tobacco and honey notes emerge at the very end, joined by a fading thread of spice that keeps the finish evolving.

How to Drink Cierto Extra Anejo

A tequila of this age and complexity rewards neat sipping in a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature; a few drops of water can open up additional fruit notes without diluting the structure. For those who enjoy aged-spirit cocktails, the Private Collection Extra Añejo performs well in these three preparations:

• Añejo Old Fashioned — The dark chocolate and coffee notes integrate seamlessly with Demerara syrup and orange bitters.
• Oaxacan-Inspired Manhattan — Substituting this extra añejo for bourbon adds cherry-rich depth and a silky oak backbone alongside sweet vermouth.
• Tequila Sidecar — The Limousin oak character mirrors cognac aging, making it a natural fit with orange liqueur and fresh lemon.

Best For

• Gifting a serious tequila collector who values verified critical acclaim
• Side-by-side tastings comparing French oak versus American oak aged tequilas
• Celebrating a milestone event with an age-statement extra añejo
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a fine cigar

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cierto Extra Anejo taste like? Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo delivers dark chocolate, ripe cherry, and roasted coffee on the palate, supported by sweet baking spice and deep cooked agave. The finish is long and silky with lingering cocoa, tobacco, and honey.

How does Cierto Extra Anejo compare to Don Julio 1942? Don Julio 1942 is aged a minimum of two and a half years in American white oak and tends toward butterscotch and caramel sweetness, while Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo is aged a full 48 months in French Limousin oak, resulting in a darker, more wine-like profile with prominent chocolate and stone fruit. Cierto also carries notably higher critic scores, including 99 points from Spirits Selection and 98 points from The Tasting Panel.

Is Cierto Extra Anejo good for sipping neat? Absolutely — the 48-month French Limousin oak aging produces a refined, layered sipping experience that rewards slow, undiluted tasting. Its medium body and silky texture make it approachable without added ice or water.

Where is Cierto Extra Anejo made? Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo is produced at NOM 1146 in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico, under the direction of master distillers Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza, using estate-grown Highland Blue Weber agave.

What foods pair well with Cierto Extra Anejo? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and coffee tones. Aged Manchego cheese echoes the oak-driven nuttiness. Grilled stone fruit with honey mirrors the cherry and caramel notes. Mole negro matches the liquid's spice complexity. Crème brûlée highlights the vanilla and toasted oak character.

What sizes does Cierto Extra Anejo come in? The standard size for Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo is the 750ml bottle.

Is Cierto Extra Anejo worth the price? Cierto Private Collection Extra Anejo positions firmly in the ultra-premium tier, and its 48-month French Limousin oak aging, copper pot still distillation, and 115-plus international awards — including 99 points from Spirits Selection — provide tangible justification within that category.

Why Cierto Extra Anejo?

Few extra añejo tequilas carry the kind of critical validation that Cierto Private Collection has accumulated: 99 points from Spirits Selection, 98 points from The Tasting Panel, 97 points from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and a Double Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The 48-month maturation in French Limousin oak — rather than the American white oak used by most competitors — produces a distinctly wine-like richness and tannic structure that sets it apart from the caramel-forward profile typical of the category. Under Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza, every step from Highland agave cultivation to copper pot distillation is controlled in-house. The result is an extra añejo that earns its place not through marketing but through verifiable, award-documented quality.