Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Silky and approachable, Casa Dragones Añejo Cristalino Tequila offers a polished sipping experience that suits special evenings or refined cocktails. Bottled at ABV (0.4), it is made in Mexico from blue agave, aged as an añejo in oak barrels to gain depth, then carefully charcoal-filtered to restore a crystal-clear appearance while keeping the rounded structure from aging.

On the palate you’ll find toasted oak, vanilla, warm caramel and a touch of baking spice layered over clean agave and a subtle smoke. With smoked salmon the tequila’s gentle smoke and bright agave lift the fish’s richness, while with dark chocolate the vanilla and caramel notes play off cocoa bitterness for a balanced, indulgent finish.

Producer Information: Casa Dragones

Casa Dragones is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and was founded in 2009 by Bertha González Nieves and Robert W. Pittman. The company sources 100 percent Blue Weber agave from the Jalisco region and produces tequila in small batches with careful agave selection, controlled cook times and precise distillation. Their production approach emphasizes artisanal techniques, rigorous quality control and deliberate barrel finishing for specific expressions, coupled with a strong focus on minimalist bottle design and provenance documentation.

Beyond their flagship expressions, Casa Dragones offers a portfolio that includes a blanco expression, a reposado and special barrel blends, plus limited edition releases and artist or designer collaborations. Their range highlights variations in aging, barrel type and finishing techniques, and the brand also develops seasonal and commemorative series aimed at collectors and cocktail professionals. They partner with mixologists and cultural institutions to expand reach and present curated tasting experiences.