Description

Arette Gran Clase Extra Añejo is the flagship expression of the Arette portfolio, handcrafted in extremely limited quantities by the Orendain family at the historic El Llano Distillery. Produced using traditional methods and patiently matured for 48 months in used bourbon barrels, it delivers extraordinary richness while preserving the vibrant essence of Blue Weber Agave.

Every bottle reflects more than a century of tequila-making heritage, combining meticulous craftsmanship with extended maturation to create an exceptionally elegant sipping tequila.

About Arette

Produced at El Llano Distillery (NOM 1109), established in 1900, Arette remains one of Mexico's few independent family-owned tequila producers. Named after the Olympic gold medal-winning horse "Arete," the brand is internationally respected for producing authentic, additive-free tequilas that remain faithful to traditional production methods.

Official Production Method

• 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Estate-selected mature agaves from Tequila Valley (Los Valles)
• Slow cooked in traditional masonry ovens
• Roller mill extraction
• Natural fermentation in open-air tanks using proprietary yeast
• Double distilled
• Copper pot stills
• Aged for 48 months in used bourbon barrels
• Deep well volcanic water
• No additives
• Small batch production

Official Technical Information

• Producer: Tequila Arette
• Distillery: El Llano Distillery
• NOM: NOM 1109
• Product: Gran Clase Extra Añejo
• Category: Extra Añejo Tequila
• Country: Mexico
• Region: Tequila, Jalisco (Los Valles)
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Cooking: Traditional Masonry Ovens
• Extraction: Roller Mill
• Fermentation: Open-air fermentation using proprietary yeast
• Distillation: Double Distilled
• Still Type: Copper Pot Stills
• Maturation: Aged 48 months in used bourbon barrels
• Additives: None
• Alcohol: 40% ABV
• Bottle Size: 700ml

Community Sensory Profile

Appearance
Deep amber with brilliant copper highlights.

Aroma
Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, toffee, oak, cocoa, roasted nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon and baking spices.

Palate
Luxurious layers of cooked agave, vanilla, dark caramel, toffee, roasted oak, chocolate, dried fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and espresso balanced by remarkable elegance and texture.

Finish
Exceptionally long, rich and silky with lingering oak, vanilla, cocoa and sweet cooked agave.

Serving Recommendations

• Serve neat.
• Use a tequila tasting glass or Glencairn.
• Allow the tequila to breathe for several minutes before tasting.
• Avoid ice to appreciate its full aromatic complexity.
• Ideal as a contemplative after-dinner spirit.

Food Pairing

• Dry-aged ribeye
• Wagyu beef
• Roasted duck
• Aged Gouda
• Parmigiano Reggiano
• 70% dark chocolate
• Pecan tart
• Cuban cigars (where legally permitted)