So I had to take my time to really get as many opinions on this one as possible.

If you haven’t heard already…

Santo Tequila has finally released their much anticipated anejo expression!

If you’re not new here, you already know I’ve reviewed every other readily available Santo expression so happy to be adding this to the list.

So without anymore delay….

Let’s see what Sammy & Guy have cooked up with this anejo!

NOM

– 1107

Price

– You can find the best local price of this bottle through the Drizly App

– I was fortunate enough to be gifted this bottle so I don’t know the exact price out the door

– Found it online at caskers.com for $72.99 before tax & shipping

Recommended Ways To Enjoy

Ok, so I didn’t even bother trying this expression in any other fashion than neat.

Why?

Honestly, I just truly enjoyed it that much!

I had absolutely 0 desire to put this on ice or to try it in a cocktail.

However, I did enjoy it with a medium to full body cigar and it just enhanced the flavors that much more.

So my optimal recommended way to enjoy this expression is neat with your favorite habano or maduro cigar.

Yes, it’ll be good on ice for those who must have ice.

Yes, it’ll make for a great mixer in a well made tequila cocktail.

If you must take a shot, it’ll be a damn good one.

Group Ranking- Cork & Keep

As with most other bottles I’m gifted, I had to share this expression with the TLA crew!

I bs you not…

Every single one of them spoke non stop about how smooth and high quality it is.

Then they immediately asked where they can get their own bottle ASAP.

They stated that they would save it for smaller groups of friends to have something special to drink with them.

The price and availability at this time of this expression solidified the ranking as well.

TLA Ranking- Cork & Keep

I mean hey…

I have to 100% agree with everything they stated and the ranking they decided on.

I’ve been sipping on this bottle neat non stop ever since I received it!

At this very moment of writing this review I’m about halfway through this bottle.

It’s honestly been my pour of choice over the past 2 weeks and if I had a spare bottle…

Would definitely make it to the first 2023 football Sunday tequila menu!

* Top 2023 bottles candidate

Group Taste Category- Well Balanced

Everyone raved about the complexity of this pour.

Everything from the amazing barrel influence that allowed for those who love bourbon and whiskey to enjoy it to the slight vanilla that would shine through after a couple sips.

One of the tasters kept raving about the fresh spring water that lingered around after the black pepper finish.

Literally everyone from the rum drinkers to wine lovers out of the tasters highly enjoyed the complexity of this expression.

So the taste category ultimately had to land on well balanced!

TLA Taste Category- Well Balanced

Once again, I couldn’t agree with the TLA Crew more!

This tequila is honestly a bottle I would enjoy on a daily basis if it was readily available at this moment.

The black pepper spice is truly delicious.

The slight vanilla featured to this tequila from start to finish truly balances out the spice, fresh agave, tropical fruit, & cinnamon you keep picking up throughout.

It’s a complex pour that you keep getting new flavors on each sip.

Truly delicious and a must have!

Santo Anejo Bottle Photos

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