Siete Leguas Anejo 700ML is a 100% Blue Weber agave añejo tequila from Jalisco's Highlands, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml format. It earned a Double Gold Medal and Best Añejo Tequila at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Wine Enthusiast rated it 92 points — recognition that reflects the distillery's commitment to traditional production methods few producers still maintain at scale. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% | Origin: Atotonilco El Alto, Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco, Mexico | Añejo | Distillery: Tequila Siete Leguas (NOM 1120) Production & Heritage Founded in 1952 by Don Ignacio González Vargas, Tequila Siete Leguas operates two side-by-side facilities — Fábrica El Centenario and Fábrica La Vencedora — and blends tequila produced in both for its añejo expression. Highland agave is slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens, then crushed using a combination of tahona (a volcanic stone wheel still pulled by mules twice daily) and modern roller mills before double distillation in copper pot stills. This hybrid approach captures the rustic, deeply savory character of tahona-crushed agave alongside the cleaner extraction of the roller mill, yielding a spirit with notable complexity for the category. Tasting Notes Aroma: Caramelized agave and vanilla bean lead, followed by roasted nuts, dried fruit, and warm cinnamon. A bourbon-like richness sits underneath, with gentle baking spice and toasted oak rounding out the nose. Taste: The entry is nicely oaked without becoming resinous, preserving a savory agave backbone that defines the mid-palate. Honey, toffee, and maple sweetness build alongside baking spice, while light smoke and dried fruit add depth. A striking balance between calm oak sweetness, acidity, and a subtle saltiness keeps everything in check. Finish: Medium-long, with lingering toffee, chocolate, and coffee notes fading slowly into warm oak. The agave character reasserts itself at the very end, a hallmark of well-integrated Highland añejo tequila. How to Drink Siete Leguas Añejo This expression is best appreciated neat or with a single ice cube to let the tahona-driven agave character unfold gradually at room temperature. For cocktails, its oak-forward depth and caramel sweetness make it an exceptional base spirit. An Añejo Old Fashioned highlights the toffee and baking spice with minimal interference. A Tequila Manhattan works because the spirit's vanilla and dried fruit notes complement sweet vermouth beautifully. A Oaxaca Old Fashioned variation — splitting with a small measure of mezcal — pairs the añejo's sweetness against smoky agave for a layered sipping cocktail. Best For Gifting a tequila enthusiast who values traditional production methods After-dinner sipping alongside dark chocolate or a fine cigar Introducing whiskey drinkers to premium aged tequila Building a curated tequila collection with award-winning expressions Frequently Asked Questions What does Siete Leguas Añejo taste like? It leads with caramelized agave, honey, and toffee, balanced by baking spice, light smoke, and dried fruit. A savory agave backbone persists throughout, distinguishing it from more oak-dominant añejos. How does Siete Leguas Añejo compare to San Matias Añejo? Both are frequently compared Highland añejos in a similar price range, but San Matias tends toward a more fruity and floral profile. Siete Leguas leans into deeper caramel, toffee, and roasted nut notes from its tahona-and-roller-mill production and copper pot still double distillation. Is Siete Leguas Añejo good for sipping neat? It is widely regarded as an excellent neat-sipping tequila, with its balanced oak sweetness, preserved agave character, and 40% ABV making it approachable without sacrificing complexity. Where is Siete Leguas Añejo made? It is produced at Tequila Siete Leguas (NOM 1120) in Atotonilco El Alto, located in the Los Altos (Highlands) region of Jalisco, Mexico. The spirit is blended from tequila made in the distillery's two adjacent facilities, Fábrica El Centenario and Fábrica La Vencedora. What foods pair well with Siete Leguas Añejo? Dark chocolate truffles complement its toffee and coffee notes. Grilled lamb chops echo the spirit's light smokiness. Aged Manchego cheese matches the oak and caramel sweetness. Pecan pie mirrors the roasted nut and maple character. Mole negro works well because its earthy complexity meets the tequila's baking spice and dried fruit. What sizes does Siete Leguas Añejo come in? The standard bottle is 700ml, which is the format most widely available in international markets. Is Siete Leguas Añejo worth the price? Siete Leguas Añejo positions as a mid-premium expression that punches well above its tier, particularly given the labor-intensive tahona production and Double Gold credentials. It represents strong value against añejos that cost significantly more while relying on less traditional methods. Why Siete Leguas Añejo? Few distilleries still run a tahona pulled by mules alongside modern roller mills, and fewer still blend the output of both methods into a single expression. That dual-facility, dual-extraction approach is the defining feature here — it produces an añejo with layered texture and a savory agave core that pure roller-mill tequilas rarely achieve. The 2017 SFWSC Double Gold and Wine Enthusiast's 92-point score confirm that this isn't just tradition for tradition's sake; the liquid delivers measurable quality. For drinkers who want an añejo where oak enhances rather than obscures the agave, Siete Leguas sets a benchmark in its price range.
