Pueblo Viejo Añejo Tequila is produced by Casa San Matías in Jalisco, Mexico — one of Mexico’s oldest tequila-producing families, established in 1886. Aged 18 months in American white oak barrels, Pueblo Viejo Añejo exceeds the legal minimum for añejo aging (12 months) by six months, developing a fuller, richer oak character while remaining approachable at 80 proof.
Casa San Matías has been producing tequila in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco for over 130 years. The Pueblo Viejo brand represents their traditional, accessible tier — genuine highland agave character at a price point well below the ultra-premium expressions the same distillery produces. At 18 months the añejo delivers meaningful oak complexity: vanilla, toasted almond, dark chocolate, and dried stone fruit with an amber color earned through legitimate aging rather than caramel coloring.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Soft amber with warm orange tones. Nose: Vanilla, toasted almonds, chamomile, ripe orange, and peach. Palate: Sweet oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, roasted almonds, and dried fruit — smooth and well-defined. Finish: Long, with dried fruit and gentle spice.
Specs
Distillery: Casa San Matías, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico (est. 1886) — Agave: 100% Blue Weber, Los Altos highlands — Aging: 18 months American white oak — ABV: 40% — Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pueblo Viejo a good value añejo?
Yes — it’s one of the better value propositions in the añejo category. Casa San Matías is a legitimate, century-old Los Altos producer whose premium brands (Tres Generaciones, San Matías Gran Reserva) sell for multiples of Pueblo Viejo’s price. The 18-month aging exceeds the legal añejo minimum by six months, and the Los Altos highland agave produces naturally sweeter, more complex spirit than lowland sources. For drinkers who want genuine long-aged añejo character without spending $60–80, Pueblo Viejo consistently over-delivers for its price.
