Tequila Ocho Añejo Old Fitzgerald

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Tequila Ocho Añejo Old Fitzgerald offers a rich, velvety sip that feels right at home during a celebratory dinner or a quiet evening unwind. With an ABV of 40%, this tequila is crafted in Mexico using traditional methods and aged in ex-bourbon barrels from Old Fitzgerald, which imparts unique character to the spirit. The careful production process highlights the agave’s natural sweetness while layering in complexity from its time spent maturing.

On the palate, you’ll find notes of caramelized agave, toasted oak, vanilla, and subtle baking spices mingling with hints of dried fruit and butterscotch. These flavors make it an excellent companion for grilled steak, where its depth stands up to charred meat and enhances savory richness. It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate; the tequila’s warmth and gentle spice draw out cocoa’s bittersweet edge for a truly indulgent finish.

Producer Information: Tequila Ocho

Tequila Ocho is based in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, specifically in the town of Arandas. The brand was founded through a collaboration between Carlos Camarena, a third-generation master distiller from the esteemed Camarena family, and Tomas Estes, an influential tequila ambassador. Tequila Ocho is celebrated for its single-estate approach to production, sourcing agave exclusively from individual fields each year to highlight terroir differences. The agaves are slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens and distilled at La Alteña Distillery using artisanal methods that emphasize transparency and traceability.

Beyond their flagship blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas made from 100% blue Weber agave, Tequila Ocho has expanded its portfolio with limited-edition releases such as extra añejo expressions and single-barrel bottlings. They have also experimented with cask finishes using barrels previously holding other spirits like rum or whiskey to create unique flavor profiles. While their primary focus remains on tequila crafted from specific ranchos or fields each vintage year, they occasionally collaborate on special projects that explore innovative aging techniques or celebrate traditional Mexican spirits culture.