Herradura Seleccion Suprema Extra Anejo Tequila
Herradura Seleccion Suprema Extra Anejo Tequila
First introduced in 1994, Herradura Selección Suprema is a pioneering Extra Añejo tequila that set the benchmark for ultra-aged agave spirits. Crafted from 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave, it is aged for an impressive 49 months in American white oak barrels—far surpassing the minimum requirement for its category. This luxurious tequila is a masterclass in complexity and balance, offering a rich, velvety profile that seamlessly blends roasted agave with layers of oak, warm spice, and sweet nuance. Deep amber in color and dreamily smooth on the palate, Selección Suprema is both a celebration of heritage and a pinnacle of refinement.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the person who sips slowly and notices everything: a mentor retiring, a parent marking a milestone anniversary, a friend who just made partner. Casa Herradura first introduced Selección Suprema in 1994, and it is an Extra Añejo built on 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave rested for 49 months in American white oak. That long rest shows in the glass. Expect cooked agave, cinnamon, dried tobacco leaf and vanilla bean on the nose, then a smooth, balanced palate of roasted agave, creamy vanilla, spiced pecans and a whisper of orange peel, with dark chocolate and dried fruit adding depth. The finish is long and buttery, with lingering spice and gentle sweetness. It feels considered because it rewards attention rather than demanding a party. The recipient can pour it neat in a tulip glass or snifter at the end of an evening, perhaps with a few drops of water to coax out dried fruit and caramelized oak. Pair it with dark chocolate truffles or aged Manchego for a quietly memorable night.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate truffles or pecan pie — The tequila's hints of dark chocolate and spiced pecans echo these desserts while its creamy vanilla rounds out their richness.
- Aged Manchego or Gruyère — Rich, nutty cheeses meet the tequila's toasted oak and buttery finish for a savory, balanced contrast.
- Retirement or milestone celebration — Its long, warm finish and layered roasted agave, vanilla and spice suit a quiet toast to a hard-earned moment.
Questions about this bottle
How long is Herradura Selección Suprema aged?
It is aged for 49 months in American white oak barrels. Extra Añejo tequila must rest at least three years, so this bottling goes well beyond the category minimum, which is reflected in its deep amber color and layered oak, spice and vanilla character.
What is it made from, and where?
It is crafted by Casa Herradura in Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave.
What does it taste like?
The aroma offers cooked agave, cinnamon, dried tobacco leaves, toasted oak and vanilla bean. The palate is smooth and balanced, with roasted agave, creamy vanilla, spiced pecans and orange peel, plus hints of dark chocolate and dried fruit. The finish is long and buttery, with lingering spice, oak and gentle sweetness.
How should the recipient drink it?
It is best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass or a fine crystal snifter to appreciate its full complexity. Adding a few drops of water can open up subtle notes of dried fruit, floral agave and caramelized oak. It makes an ideal end-of-evening sipper.
