The Story
Seleccion Suprema. Herradura — the apex of the Herradura range, aged 5 years in French oak barrels at Hacienda el Cuatro — one of Mexico's oldest continuously operating tequila estates, founded in 1870 — producing the most complex and age-developed expression from a distillery that pioneered the reposado tequila category in 1974.
Casa Herradura holds the distinction of being the first tequila producer to register and commercially introduce reposado tequila in 1974, creating a new category that now represents one of the largest segments of the tequila market. The Seleccion Suprema takes that aging philosophy to its extreme — 5 years in French oak, nearly double the 3-year minimum for extra añejo, in a handcrafted presentation befitting the estate's 150+ year history.
French oak produces different flavor compounds than the American white oak used in most tequila aging — more tannic, more mineral, with less vanilla dominance and more subtle stone fruit and dried flower character. At 5 years, these French oak characteristics have deeply integrated with the highland agave base.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rose petal, vanilla, citrus, French oak, subtle agave
- Palate: Smooth, complex, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, warming spice
- Finish: Long, elegant, persistent oak and floral notes
Specs
- Producer: Casa Herradura, Hacienda el Cuatro, Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico (est. 1870)
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, Amatitán Valley
- Style: Extra Añejo Tequila
- Age: 5 years in French oak barrels
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all tequila at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Herradura's historical significance in tequila? Founded in 1870, Casa Herradura was the first producer to register and commercially introduce reposado tequila in 1974, creating the category. The estate is one of the longest-operating tequila facilities in Mexico and is recognized as a historic national landmark.
- Why French oak instead of American oak for aging tequila? French oak is tighter-grained and more tannic than American white oak. It imparts more mineral, stone fruit, and dried flower character with less vanilla dominance, producing a subtler, more wine-influenced aging profile suited to Herradura's premium positioning.
Description
Seleccion Suprema. Herradura — the apex of the Herradura range, aged 5 years in French oak barrels at Hacienda el Cuatro — one of Mexico's oldest continuously operating tequila estates, founded in 1870 — producing the most complex and age-developed expression from a distillery that pioneered the reposado tequila category in 1974.
Casa Herradura holds the distinction of being the first tequila producer to register and commercially introduce reposado tequila in 1974, creating a new category that now represents one of the largest segments of the tequila market. The Seleccion Suprema takes that aging philosophy to its extreme — 5 years in French oak, nearly double the 3-year minimum for extra añejo, in a handcrafted presentation befitting the estate's 150+ year history.
French oak produces different flavor compounds than the American white oak used in most tequila aging — more tannic, more mineral, with less vanilla dominance and more subtle stone fruit and dried flower character. At 5 years, these French oak characteristics have deeply integrated with the highland agave base.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rose petal, vanilla, citrus, French oak, subtle agave
- Palate: Smooth, complex, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, warming spice
- Finish: Long, elegant, persistent oak and floral notes
Specs
- Producer: Casa Herradura, Hacienda el Cuatro, Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico (est. 1870)
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, Amatitán Valley
- Style: Extra Añejo Tequila
- Age: 5 years in French oak barrels
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all tequila at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Herradura's historical significance in tequila? Founded in 1870, Casa Herradura was the first producer to register and commercially introduce reposado tequila in 1974, creating the category. The estate is one of the longest-operating tequila facilities in Mexico and is recognized as a historic national landmark.
- Why French oak instead of American oak for aging tequila? French oak is tighter-grained and more tannic than American white oak. It imparts more mineral, stone fruit, and dried flower character with less vanilla dominance, producing a subtler, more wine-influenced aging profile suited to Herradura's premium positioning.
