Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo 750mL

Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo

Extra Añejo Tequila | 42.118% ABV (84.236 Proof) | Estate Bottled | Single Barrel | Aged 5.6 Years | Jesús María Highlands | Cognac Cask | Distilled in 2019 | Bottled March 2025

Process & Profile
Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo is a long-aged highlands tequila built for those looking for a more mature, cask-driven agave profile with the individuality that comes from a true single barrel release. Produced in the Jesús María Highlands and aged at 7,217 feet, this estate-bottled extra añejo begins with agave that is slow cooked in a brick oven before distillation and long maturation in a Cognac cask. That production path gives the tequila a more layered identity, combining highland agave character with older barrel influence and the added nuance of Cognac-seasoned wood.

What makes this release especially compelling is the combination of age, elevation, and cask type. At 5.6 years old, this tequila moves well beyond standard añejo territory into a richer extra añejo profile, while the Cognac cask adds a softer, more elegant oak influence than a standard bourbon-barrel approach. The single barrel format also gives the bottle stronger collector appeal and a more defined personality. For those looking for a single barrel extra añejo tequila, a Cognac cask tequila, or an older highlands tequila with a more refined profile, this release stands out immediately.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: cooked agave, vanilla, dried fruit, soft oak, and warm barrel sweetness
• Palate: rich agave depth, caramel, baking spice, Cognac-toned oak, and rounded sweetness
• Mid-palate: fuller texture with layered barrel influence, mature agave character, and gentle fruit richness
• Finish: long, polished, and softly warming with lingering oak, spice, and elegant extra añejo depth

What Makes It Special

• Single barrel extra añejo tequila
• Aged 5.6 years
• Matured in a Cognac cask
• Aged at 7,217 feet in the Jesús María Highlands
• Estate bottled
• Agave is slow cooked in a brick oven
• Distilled in 2019 and bottled in March 2025

How to Enjoy
Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo is best enjoyed neat in a proper sipping glass so the mature agave, Cognac cask influence, and layered oak can fully open. Let it rest in the glass for a few minutes before sipping to bring out more of the dried fruit, vanilla, and spice. This is the kind of tequila for those looking for a slow, contemplative pour rather than a mixing tequila, and it also works well as a side-by-side tasting bottle next to younger añejo or extra añejo expressions to highlight how longer aging shapes the profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo?
Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo is a single barrel, estate-bottled extra añejo tequila from the Jesús María Highlands, aged 5.6 years in a Cognac cask.

2. What does Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo taste like?
Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo shows notes of cooked agave, vanilla, dried fruit, caramel, baking spice, and elegant Cognac-toned oak.

3. How long is Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo aged?
Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo is aged 5.6 years.

4. What makes Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo special?
Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo stands out because it is a single barrel, estate-bottled highlands tequila aged at 7,217 feet in a Cognac cask and bottled after long maturation.

5. Where can I buy Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo?
You can purchase Campo Azul 5.6 Year Single Barrel Tequila Extra Añejo directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-edition spirits.