Bottle of Don Pilar Añejo

Don Pilar Añejo

Type: Tequila
Brand: Don Pilar
Nom
1443
268 Ratings See All

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Production Details
NOM : 1443 ,
Agave Type : Tequilana Weber ,
Agave Region : Jalisco (Los Altos), Single Estate ,
Region : Jalisco (Los Altos Southern) ,
Cooking : Autoclave (high pressure) ,
Extraction : Roller Mill ,
Water Source : - ,
Fermentation : 100% agave, Stainless steel tanks, Classical music ,
Distillation : 2x distilled ,
Still : Stainless Steel Pot ,
Aging : American White Oak barrels, New barrels ,
ABV/Proof : 40% abv (80-proof)
Other : -

Profile

Aromas & Flavors Detected By Our Community

Aromas Detected

18
Oak
17
Caramel
16
Agave (cooked)
15
Vanilla
7
Alcohol
7
Pepper (black)
6
Tobacco
5
Cinnamon
4
Citrus
4
Fruity
4
Orange Peel
3
Walnut

Flavors Detected

18
Agave (cooked)
17
Oak
17
Caramel
16
Vanilla
13
Pepper (black)
10
Alcohol
9
Whiskey
5
Leather
5
Cinnamon
4
Black Tea
4
Honey
4
Butter

Ratings

Personal Scores & Reviews From Our Community

Tequila Badass
456 ratings
  • 85 Rating

Mild, sweet, caramel, oak, and orange. Short finish. Maybe it’s the Old Fashioned I had right before this, but this tequila tastes just like an old fashioned! Would be perfect in that cocktail. Very mild, goes down easy. Great for newbies and bourbon drinkers.

Tequila Badass
467 ratings
  • 86 Rating

this was one of my go-to sippers back in 2012 -2015-ish. probably need to revisit and adjust my review to my current palate. still think this is a good bang for ur buck

Tequila Ninja
120 ratings
  • 87 Rating

Aroma: Cooked agave, caramel, and vanilla. Taste: A nice blend of the cooked agave and vanilla. Finish: Easy-drinking, smooth finish that accentuates the taste, with a a slight alcohol bite. Overall: Hands down the best bang for your buck añejo out there, a real treat.

Tequila Badass
433 ratings
  • 87 Rating

Very well made. Balance cooked agave & barrel aging

Tequila Phenom
372 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Don Pilar Anejo This Anejo has a very pleasant nose of sweet cooked agave and buttery caramel. I get some light honey notes, fresh fruit and some light spices from the Virgin American White Oak barrels. I taste creamy cooked agave and peppery barrel spices then some warm honey. There is a nice mouthfeel and some pepper and alcohol tingle on the finish like a nice warm hug. This is a nice Anejo with some depth. I get more on the nose than the pallet but it’s a good sipping Anejo. I’m positive it’s additive free. Go get some! Salud!

Tequila Ninja
128 ratings
  • 86 Rating

Aroma : Wood/oak, caramel, vanilla butter, cooking spices, citrus, agave. It's like sniffing tequila and whiskey at the same time. Taste : Cooked agave, citrus, caramel. Some of bourbon notes here like the caramel, and also oak, vanilla and almond. Finish : Fairly long with vanilla, oak, spice and agave. Medium bodied and many flavors that bear resemblance to bourbon. If you also happen to be a bourbon fan like me, this tequila is a must.

Tequila Ninja
128 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Deep amber color. Loads and caramel and butterscotch on the nose, some vanilla and oak as well and agave too. Slight hit of pepper followed by and hints of fruit and agave... finishes with oak and leather tannins. Short to medium finish, with some lingering heat.

Tequila Phenom
349 ratings
  • 88 Rating

Butterscotch, vanilla, baking spices

Tequila Ninja
133 ratings
  • 93 Rating

Love this juice !! A bit thin on the mouth feel but an awesome fruity , woody , caramel aroma . Not too sweet , not too dry with a bit of citrus , vanilla and nutty flavors . Goes down rather nicely !!

Tequila Savant
239 ratings
  • 92 Rating

A wonderful aroma and flavor of caramel and oak. This tequila is silky smooth and easy to drink.

Tequila Phenom
369 ratings
  • 74 Rating

Aroma=Apple Cider

Tequila Savant
224 ratings
  • 89 Rating

out of the full bottle I let it breathe for a few. I noticed the aroma got more bold with a few mins. light oak on the nose, followed by molasses. sweet, but easy. wonderful lazy summer night taste. oak and honey are strong, but not over powering with a sweet lingering finish. Azul Latin Kitchen South Lake Tahoe great menu of tequila $11 bottle full requested champagne glass queso fortido and carnitas

Tequila Ninja
167 ratings
  • 86 Rating

Blind rated. This one has a beautiful aroma, with loads of caramel, oak and dried fruits. Some sweetness and that little mint, which I perceived throughout the samples. On the palate is balanced with a medium mouthfeel. Again Caramel and oak, although less than expected from the aroma and the same goes for a mild sweetness, which for me is a plus in an añejo (I tend to dislike over-oaked and very sweet añejos). This is a well done añejo. It's definitely my favorite one in the line, although I would have liked a bit more of complexity and oiliness. I could drink this one all night.

Tequila Savant
271 ratings
  • 79 Rating

Strong note of caramel and a slight hint of oak on the nose. The flavor is a lot less sweet than I was expecting. I definitely get a lot of oak but it's not too overpowering. The finish is nice and lingers for quite some time. I wish the flavor was a little more complex (maybe hitting that caramel note more) but overall a good Anejo.

Tequila Honey Badger
1447 ratings
  • 85 Rating

Sweet, peppery with a dry finish

Tequila Ninja
119 ratings
  • 82 Rating

This really works for my palate. I get apples and dried cherries in the nose. More of the same on the body along with vanilla and caramel. I could a longer finish with some spice at the end. Great value at about $35.

Tequila Savant
202 ratings
  • 79 Rating

-tasted blind- Balanced aromas of agave, oak, vanilla, yeast and light cinnamon with moderate-high alcohol presence. Moderately sweet taste of agave, vanilla. Somewhat hot finish - uniformly vanilla.

Tequila Honey Badger
1346 ratings
  • 83 Rating

Tasted blind Nose - Caramel and spice Taste - Barrel spice and caramel sweetness with some alcohol numbing Finish - Medium length sweet finish

Tequila Savant
203 ratings
  • 89 Rating

vanilla and gardenia nose, nice. entry is not as sweet as expected, but nice tannic tea. slightly green like chewing on grass, finishes a little bitter.

Tequila Savant
276 ratings
  • 84 Rating

Rated blind after aeration. Aroma: kind of a green funk (mint, green agave?), agave, chocolate? Flavor: Bourbon and spice. Finish: Dry, tannins, spice. (.57)

Tequila Phenom
311 ratings
  • 85 Rating

Don Pilar Anjeo $46 USD (Ferment and Still) Overall: Exceptional value and an enjoyable sip. Aroma: Cooked agave, carmel, dried red fruits, oak, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. Light sweet and not overly rich. Taste: Medium body, dry, and a slight cinnamon, pepper, and citrus peel bite. Whiskey influences are enjoyable and do not overshadow the cooked agave and the natural oak vanilla charm. Easy to sip. Finish: A lovely interplay of the whiskey, agave, cinnamon and vanilla in a long finish.

Tequila Ninja
115 ratings
  • 86 Rating

a great value anejo that tastes well above its price

Tequila Aficionado
58 ratings
  • 84 Rating

I liked this, tastes like it has mild additives. Easy sipper.

Tequila Warrior
41 ratings
  • 88 Rating

Such a different profile. Don’t be fooled by the sweet aroma the highlands absolutely deliver an unexpected punch.

Tequila Warrior
49 ratings
  • 85 Rating

Although already mentioned in other ratings, this is arguably the best anejo for the price point. Very relatable for Whiskey/Rum drinkers. Vanilla, caramel, spice with a slight burn on the end.

Other news & reviews

Additional news and perspectives about

Alcademics.com
Jun 08, 2009

Drinks With: Juan Carlos Contreras of Don Pilar Tequila

Juan Contreras is the son of Don Pilar, the guy whose name is on the bottle. He's also the brand ambassador and marketing director. I met him at Zazil for some tequila.