G4 Añejo Tequila
Felipe Camarena's G4 line is built on traditional tahona and roller mill production at high elevation, and this añejo shows what happens when first-rate agave meets disciplined barrel management. The oak complements rather than masks, making this one of the more agave-forward añejos on the market. Outstanding value in its range.
Nose
Cooked agave and warm butterscotch mingle with pronounced oak and vanilla. Secondary notes of cinnamon, roasted almond, and a trace of dark chocolate emerge with time in the glass.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied. The agave character stays front and center despite two years in oak, which is the hallmark of a well-managed añejo. Caramel and vanilla weave around peppery spice and a touch of leather. A subtle honey sweetness builds through the mid-palate.
Finish
Medium-long with toasted oak, cinnamon, and lingering cooked agave. Clean and balanced, never cloying.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Highland)
- Production
- Tahona and roller mill extraction, copper pot still distillation
- Region
- Jesús María, Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Tahona and roller mill extraction, copper pot still distillation
- NOM
- NOM 1579
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Oaxaca Old Fashioned Riff — 1.5 oz G4 Añejo · 0.5 oz mezcal · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Stir over ice, strain over a large cube, garnish with an orange twist.
Food Pairing
Mole negro with braised chicken
Fourth-generation tequilero Felipe Camarena crafts G4 at his family's Destilería El Pandillo in the Jalisco highlands, using a combination of tahona and roller mill to preserve the agave's natural character.
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