Santo Spirits Debuts Limited-Edition, Single-Barrel Santo Tequila Extra Añejo

Today, Santo Spirits announces the first limited-edition offering in its award-winning portfolio of agave spirits with the launch of Santo Tequila Extra Añejo. Aged for 41 months in a single ex-bourbon barrel and bottled at 80 proof, the Extra Añejo Tequila is produced by third-generation distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez and tequilera Karina Rojo at El Viejito Distillery (NOM 1107) in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco. With fewer than 240 bottles available for purchase, Santo’s 2025 Extra Añejo expression is a virtuoso execution of perfectly aged,100% additive-free tequila.

Santo Tequila Extra Añejo is crafted using time-honored methods that focus on preserving the heritage of bold agave flavor from when tequila was first made in Mexico centuries ago. Like all tequilas in the Santo Spirits portfolio, Santo Tequila Extra Añejo is distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave – both estate-grown and sourced from the highest-quality suppliers in the Highlands region. The agaves are cooked using traditional stone ovens, employing a low pressure/slow cooking method that optimizes the deep, earthy flavor of sweet agave.

From the carefully selected yeast, to the two-stage low-and-slow cooking method, to the precise distillation cuts, the entire Santo production process is tuned towards preserving the traditional flavor of agave-forward tequila. Reinforcing this standard is the fact that Santo Tequila Extra Añejo is 100% additive free, meaning nothing is added to mask the agave flavor or to cover for using bitter, under-aged agaves or shorter aging periods in inferior casks.

 

Best enjoyed neat, Santo Tequila Extra Añejo is a true sipping tequila. The result of the extra aging is a spirit that is a deep amber color – reminiscent of lightly aged whiskeys. On the nose, it presents a combination of green apple, orange zest, and a hint of butterscotch. The front and full palate are earthy and sweet with notes of grilled sweet corn, bell pepper, citrus and caramel. The finish is a delightful tongue teaser with a subtle touch of coffee and chocolate. 

“Our original Añejo release was a real winner – so much so we had two delivery trucks of our tequila stolen last year, including a private barrel selection of something very special: our first Extra Añejo. Guy (Fieri) and I have been working hard to get back on track since the theft, and as part of that recovery, we thought it was time to let a broader audience enjoy this precious extra aged tequila. Those additional 17 months of resting in ex-bourbon barrels gives it an even richer, earthier flavor that is super agave forward, making our latest tequila an absolute powerhouse of a summer sipper,” said Sammy Hagar, Santo Spirits Founder.

With an SRP of $149.99 for a 750ml bottle, Santo Tequila Extra Añejo is available exclusively online at shop.santospirits.com

The 2025 Extra Añejo joins the award-winning portfolio of Santo Spirits, including Santo Tequila Blanco, Santo Tequila Blanco 110, Santo Tequila Reposado, Santo Tequila Extra Añejo and Santo Mezquila – the world’s first mezcal and tequila blend. Santo Spirits products are available nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as Mexico, Canada and Japan.

About Santo Spirits Santo Spirits was born from a decades-old friendship between Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and internationally renowned chef Guy Fieri. Having introduced the U.S. to super premium 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila with his first brand back in 1996, Sammy teamed up with Guy in 2019 looking for one thing – bold, authentic flavor achieved through uncompromising quality. Of course, being Sammy and Guy, they also wanted to make the best tequilas in the world. Paramount to their vision, all Santo Spirits tequila products must be additive free and carefully crafted using time-honored traditional methods that allow the agave to shine through. This led them to the famed El Viejito Distillery, founded in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico in 1937 and helmed by a third-generation distiller. Santo Spirits’ award-winning portfolio includes a Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo and a 110 Proof Blanco Tequila, along with Mezquila – the world’s first tequila and mezcal blend. For more information, please visit SantoSpirits.com.