{"product_id":"san-matias-gran-reserva-extra-anejo-tequila","title":"San Matias Gran Reserva Extra Añejo Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1993, San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo holds a place in tequila history as the world's first extra añejo. Made from mature 7-10 year old Blue Weber agave slow-cooked in stone ovens, the spirit is double distilled and aged a full 36 months in French oak barrels — well past the one-year minimum required for the extra añejo category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasa San Matías is one of the few distilleries in Mexico led by a female master distiller, Rocío Rodríguez, whose hand shapes the barrel-forward, dessert-like character this expression is known for. It has earned Gold Medal recognition at international tequila competitions and is widely regarded as one of the best-value extra añejos on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter, ripe fruit, dark chocolate, toasted almond, hazelnut, rye bread crust\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, roasted agave, baking spice, silky texture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, with lingering oak and gentle sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casa San Matías, Jalisco (NOM 1103)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Añejo Tequila, 100% Blue Weber Agave\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this called the world's first extra añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasa San Matías released Gran Reserva in 1993, years before \"extra añejo\" became an officially recognized tequila category (established in 2006) — making it a genuine pioneer of ultra-aged tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36 months (3 years) in French oak barrels, well beyond the 1-year minimum for extra añejo classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good value for an extra añejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's consistently cited by reviewers as one of the most affordable, highest-quality extra añejos on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or in a cocktail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest sipped neat or over a single large ice cube, though its richness also holds up well in an aged-tequila Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa San Matias","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52011525833025,"sku":"750175103098","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7223\/6097\/files\/2048-SanMatias_Ext.Anejo2.jpg?v=1784842007","url":"https:\/\/heritagereserves.com\/products\/san-matias-gran-reserva-extra-anejo-tequila","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}