Tequila Ocho Extra Añejo La Estancia Estate 2022

Tequila Ocho Extra Añejo La Estancia Estate 2022 is a 100% Blue Weber Agave extra añejo tequila bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), aged three full years in ex-American whiskey barrels. Every drop comes from a single harvest of overripe agaves grown at Rancho La Estancia, giving this bottle a sense of place you just don't get from blended tequilas. If you're a whiskey drinker who's been curious about tequila's aged side, this is the bottle that bridges that gap.

Tequila Ocho has built its reputation on single-estate, vintage-dated tequila, working directly with the Camarena family's agave fields rather than sourcing from a mix of growers. La Estancia is a small 17-acre hillside estate in San Diego de Alejandría, Jalisco, sitting over 6,000 feet up, where limestone-heavy soil pushes the agave to build extra sugar and character. That old-school approach — brick oven cooking, wooden vat fermentation, copper pot distillation — is what gives this extra añejo its depth instead of just its age.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: caramelized agave, toasted oak, vanilla bean, hints of dried fruit and baking spice
• Palate: brown sugar sweetness, roasted agave, warm cinnamon spice, buttery oak, a touch of dark chocolate
• Finish: long, warming finish with lingering vanilla, cracked pepper, and a soft agave sweetness that fades slowly

Product Details

Perfect For

• Sipping neat: This is a slow-down-and-savor bottle, best enjoyed in a rocks glass or snifter after dinner.
• Gifting for the special occasion: The vintage-dated, single-estate story makes it a standout gift for a tequila lover who already has the basics covered.
• Upgrading your Old Fashioned: Swap it in for bourbon in a classic Old Fashioned for a genuinely different, agave-forward take.
• Building out a serious home bar: If you collect aged spirits — bourbon, rum, scotch — this extra añejo earns its spot right next to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tequila Ocho Extra Añejo La Estancia Estate 2022 different from other tequilas?

It's a single-estate, vintage-dated extra añejo, meaning every agave came from one specific field — Rancho La Estancia — harvested in one year, rather than being blended from multiple sources like most tequilas on the shelf.

Is this tequila good for sipping or mixing?

This one is built for sipping neat or on the rocks — the three years in ex-whiskey barrels give it the depth and complexity you want to actually taste, though it can hold its own in a simple, spirit-forward cocktail like an Old Fashioned.

How does Tequila Ocho Extra Añejo compare to other aged tequilas?

If you enjoy sipping añejo tequilas or aged rums, you'll appreciate the extra oak influence and roasted agave sweetness here — it drinks closer to a fine whiskey or brandy than a typical mixing tequila.

Is this a good tequila for someone new to extra añejo?

Yes, its balance of caramel, vanilla, and spice makes it approachable even if you're used to whiskey or brandy, while still delivering the agave character tequila fans are looking for.

What food pairs well with this tequila?

Try it alongside grilled meats, dark chocolate desserts, or a good cigar — the caramel and oak notes stand up nicely to rich, smoky, and sweet flavors.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.