Gran Centenario Tequila Anejo, Jalisco, Mexico

Warm vanilla and toasted spice rise from the glass, layered over sweet cooked agave and a gentle nuttiness that signals both depth and balance. Gran Centenario Tequila Añejo is crafted from 100% blue agave and aged in new American oak barrels, a process that reflects a legacy of precision and tradition rooted in generations of tequila-making expertise.

Product Details:

• Alcohol: 40%
  
• Raw Material: 100% Blue Agave
  
• Aging: Approximately 16 months in new American oak barrels
  
• Production Method: Selección Suave blending process

Sensory Description:

A soft and inviting aromatic profile reveals hints of cooked agave, toasted almonds, and subtle fruit tones. The palate is smooth and slightly sweet, unfolding layers of vanilla, clove, and gentle oak spice balanced by rich agave character. A touch of nuttiness adds depth, while the texture remains rounded and approachable. The finish is long and refined, with lingering warmth, soft spice, and a harmonious balance of sweetness and oak.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold: New York International Spirits Competition 2025
  
• Silver: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
  
• Silver: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025
  
• Silver: International Spirits Challenge 2025
  
• Bronze: Bartender Spirits Awards 2025
  
• Gold: ASCOT Awards 2024, "Tutti frutti, cooked agave, and clove mix with oak notes..."
  
• Gold: Bartender Spirits Awards 2024, "Dark berry flavors with vanilla, citrus, and a touch of woodiness..."
  
• Best Tequila Añejo: Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge 2024
  
• Gold: Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards 2024
  
• Silver: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024

Distiller’s Background:

Gran Centenario traces its origins to 1857, founded by Lázaro Gallardo, a pioneer in tequila production who developed the proprietary Selección Suave process to achieve exceptional smoothness and balance. Passed down through generations, the brand remains rooted in tradition while embracing innovation, preserving its identity as a family-inspired tequila that honors craftsmanship, heritage, and the enduring spirit of its origins.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass to appreciate its layered complexity, or use it in refined cocktails such as a spirit-forward twist on a sour or Old Fashioned. Best enjoyed slightly below room temperature to highlight its balance of sweetness, spice, and oak.