Corazon Anejo 750ML

Corazn Aejo Tequila 750ml is a 100% blue agave aejo bottled at 40% ABV from Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico. Awarded 94 points by Wine Enthusiast, this expression stands out for a proprietary controlled oxygenation step after double distillation that rounds out the spirit before it enters oak barrels for 16 to 18 months of aging.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof) | Origin: Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico | Aged 1618 Months | Distillery: Casa San Matas

Production & Heritage

Corazn Aejo is produced at Casa San Matas, one of Mexico’s long-operating family-owned distilleries located in the highlands of Jalisco. The tequila is made from 100% blue Weber agave, double distilled, and then subjected to a controlled oxygenation processan uncommon technique in which oxygen is deliberately introduced to the distillate after the second pass. This softens the spirit and enhances aromatic complexity before it is transferred into hand-selected oak barrels, where it rests for a minimum of 16 months and up to 18 months. The result is a noticeably supple aejo with layered flavor development that distinguishes it from expressions relying solely on barrel time for depth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cooked agave arrives first, followed by warm vanilla and caramel. A subtle undercurrent of toasted almond and oak spice rounds out the nose.

Taste: The entry is round and supple, with rich caramel and vanilla spreading across the palate immediately. Mid-palate, the body fills out to medium-full, introducing layers of dark chocolate and sweet baking spice. Cooked agave reasserts itself toward the peak, keeping the spirit grounded in its highland origin.

Finish: Effortless and smooth, with a lingering sweetness of Canadian oak spice and a faint almond nuttiness. The finish carries moderate length without any harsh heat, tapering off cleanly.

How to Drink Corazn Aejo

Neat at room temperature is the ideal primary servethe controlled oxygenation and extended barrel aging have already done the work of smoothing out the spirit, so adding water or ice is optional rather than necessary. A single large ice cube can be useful in warmer months, gently opening up the caramel and chocolate notes without diluting them.

Old Fashioned: The prominent vanilla and caramel act as a natural foundation for bitters and a sugar element, producing a rich, dessert-leaning cocktail. Tequila Manhattan: The dark chocolate and oak spice in Corazn Aejo mirror the aged whiskey notes sweet vermouth typically complements, making this a seamless swap. Aejo Paloma: The weight and sweetness of this aejo balance grapefruit soda’s tartness better than a blanco would, adding a warm oak backbone to the drink.

Best For

• Gifting a tequila enthusiast who values aged, sipping-quality expressions
• After-dinner pours to replace brandy or aged rum
• Building a premium home tequila collection beyond blanco and reposado
• Hosting a side-by-side aejo tasting with friends

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Corazn Aejo taste like? It leads with rich caramel and vanilla, transitions into dark chocolate and baking spice at mid-palate, and finishes with a smooth, lingering oak sweetness. The overall profile is round, medium-to-full bodied, and notably free of harsh agave bite.

How does Corazn Aejo compare to Espoln Aejo? Both are 100% blue agave aejos from Jalisco, but Corazn Aejo’s 16-to-18-month aging period is longer than Espoln Aejo’s roughly 11 months in American oak, which gives Corazn a heavier caramel and chocolate profile. Corazn also uses a controlled oxygenation step after distillation that Espoln does not employ, contributing to a softer, rounder mouthfeel.

Is Corazn Aejo good for sipping neat? Yesthe double distillation combined with controlled oxygenation and over a year of barrel aging produces a spirit smooth enough to drink neat without water. Its 40% ABV keeps the heat restrained, making it approachable for those newer to sipping tequila straight.

Where is Corazn Aejo made? Corazn Aejo is distilled at Casa San Matas in Los Altos de Jalisco, the highland agave-growing region of the Mexican state of Jalisco. The higher altitude and red clay soils of Los Altos are known for producing sweeter, fruitier agave compared to lowland Jalisco.

What foods pair well with Corazn Aejo? Dark chocolate truffles complement the spirit’s own cocoa notes; grilled pork with a mole sauce mirrors its spice and sweetness; aged Manchego cheese echoes the nutty almond undertones; caramelized flan creates a dessert pairing that amplifies the vanilla and caramel; and smoked brisket provides a savory contrast to the tequila’s sweetness.

What sizes does Corazn Aejo come in? The standard widely available format is the 750ml bottle.

Is Corazn Aejo worth the price? Corazn Aejo positions as a mid-premium aejopriced below ultra-premium single-estate bottlings but delivering 94-point quality and a unique production method that justifies its place above entry-level aged tequilas. For the category, it represents strong value relative to its critical scores and barrel aging duration.

Why Corazn Aejo?

The controlled oxygenation technique after double distillation is genuinely rare in tequila production and gives Corazn Aejo a textural softness that most competitors achieve only through significantly longer (and more expensive) barrel programs. Its 94-point rating from Wine Enthusiast and accumulation of over 100 awards in the last decade confirm that this is not a marketing gimmick but a production choice with measurable results. The 16-to-18-month aging window hits a sweet spotlong enough to develop deep caramel and chocolate complexity without the over-oaked tannic notes that can plague aejos pushed past two years. For anyone building out a tequila shelf with serious, sippable expressions from highland Jalisco, this bottle earns its place on merit.