Casamigos Aejo is the most aged expression in the Casamigos tequila lineup 100% Blue Weber agave from the Los Altos Highlands of Jalisco, slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens, fermented for 80 hours, and then aged 14 months in American oak barrels, producing the richest, most developed flavor profile in the range: caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, oak spice, and sweet agave in a full-bodied, velvety spirit.

Casamigos was founded in 2013 by George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman not as a commercial venture initially, but as a personal project to create the tequila they actually wanted to drink. After years of refining the recipe at their homes in Cabo San Lucas and tasting hundreds of iterations, they went to market with a brand built on the 80-hour fermentation (roughly double the industry standard) and Los Altos highland agave, where the higher altitude and cooler temperatures produce a naturally sweeter, fruitier agave than lowland varieties. The brand was acquired by Diageo in 2017 for up to $1 billion. The Aejo applies 14 months of American oak aging the longest maturation in the standard lineup developing the oak spice, dried fruit, and deep caramel that make it the sipping expression of the range, rewarding neat enjoyment or a slow pour over a large ice cube.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Soft caramel and vanilla with hints of dried fruit and light oak spice from 14 months of barrel aging
• Palate: Rich and full-bodied caramel, vanilla, sweet agave, subtle cocoa, and warm oak in a smooth, layered profile
• Finish: Long, velvety, and balanced the oak and agave integrating into a clean, sustained close

Specs

• Producer: Casamigos, Los Altos Highlands, Jalisco, Mexico
• Founded: 2013 by George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber, Los Altos de Jalisco
• Roasting: Slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens
• Fermentation: 80 hours
• Aging: 14 months in American oak barrels
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Casamigos Aejo differ from the Reposado?

Reposado rests 7 months in American oak caramel and vanilla with the agave character still prominent. Aejo doubles that to 14 months, developing deeper dried fruit, more pronounced oak spice, and a fuller body. Reposado is more versatile for cocktails; Aejo is the sipping expression.

Who founded Casamigos and why does the story matter?

George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman founded Casamigos in 2013 as a personal tequila they spent years testing batches for their own use before going to market. The brand’s defining production choices (80-hour fermentation, Los Altos highland agave, brick oven roasting) were made for taste preference rather than cost optimization, which is what drives the smooth, rounded profile across the range.

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