Clase 1111 Extra Anejo 750ML

Clase 1111 Extra Añejo 750ML is a 100% blue agave extra añejo tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml presentation. Aged for 38 months in hand-selected, charred oak barrels, it surpasses the Consejo Regulador del Tequila’s 36-month minimum for the Extra Añejo classification, pushing deeper into the rich, oak-influenced flavor territory that defines the category’s upper tier.Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Jalisco, Mexico  |  Extra Añejo (38 months)  |  Importer: AIKO BrandsProduction & HeritageClase 1111 Extra Añejo begins with 100% Blue Weber agave (Agave tequilana), the sole varietal permitted under Mexico’s Norma Oficial for tequila production. After distillation in Jalisco — the heartland of tequila — the spirit enters hand-selected, charred oak barrels for a total maturation of 38 months. Those two additional months beyond the CRT’s three-year Extra Añejo threshold allow further integration of oak tannins into the spirit, yielding a deeper amber color and more developed layers of dried fruit, caramel, and baking spice than many expressions that rest precisely at the category floor.Tasting NotesAroma: Warm butterscotch and toasted oak arrive first, giving way to dried fig, vanilla bean, and a subtle undercurrent of baking spice. The nose is inviting without being heavy, signaling the barrel’s influence without masking the underlying agave character.Taste: The entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramelized agave and dark chocolate appearing early. At mid-palate, roasted almond and spiced honey take over, layered against continued dark chocolate richness. The oak integration is thorough — tannin and sweetness stay in balance throughout, and the agave backbone remains present beneath the barrel-driven flavors.Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of espresso, toasted almond, and sweet tobacco. A gentle spice and dry oak tannin carry through to a clean, composed close that invites the next sip.How to Drink Clase 1111At 38 months of aging, this extra añejo rewards unhurried sipping — neat in a Riedel tequila glass or a wide-mouthed snifter at room temperature to let the layered oak and dried-fruit notes fully open. A single large ice cube will tame the barrel tannins slightly without diluting the body. For cocktails, the dark, dessert-leaning profile works well in three specific builds:
Oaxaca Old Fashioned — the espresso and dark chocolate notes complement mezcal and mole bitters, adding richness without competing.
Añejo Manhattan — sweet vermouth and the tequila’s vanilla-butterscotch backbone create a seamless, spirit-forward drink.
Chocolate Martini riff — substituting this extra añejo for vodka adds genuine depth alongside crème de cacao and a dusting of cocoa.
Best For
Gifting a tequila enthusiast who has outgrown the standard añejo tier
After-dinner sipping alongside dark chocolate or dessert
Building a premium agave spirits collection beyond Don Julio 1942
Marking a milestone occasion with a slow, contemplative pour
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does Clase 1111 Extra Añejo taste like? It leads with caramelized agave and dark chocolate, moves through roasted almond and spiced honey at mid-palate, and finishes with espresso, sweet tobacco, and dry oak tannin on a long, warming close.How does Clase 1111 Extra Añejo compare to Don Julio 1942? Don Julio 1942 is technically an añejo aged approximately two and a half years, while Clase 1111 carries the Extra Añejo designation with 38 months of barrel time. The additional aging gives Clase 1111 a darker, more oak-driven profile with heavier dried-fruit and espresso notes, whereas 1942 tends toward brighter vanilla and caramel.Is Clase 1111 Extra Añejo good for sipping neat? Yes — the 38-month aging smooths the spirit considerably, making it an ideal candidate for neat sipping, where the layered butterscotch, dark chocolate, and toasted almond notes can be appreciated without dilution.Where is Clase 1111 Extra Añejo made? It is produced in Jalisco, Mexico, the legally designated region for authentic tequila under the oversight of the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT). AIKO Brands serves as its U.S. importer.What foods pair well with Clase 1111 Extra Añejo? Dark chocolate truffles mirror the spirit’s cocoa and espresso notes. Aged Manchego cheese picks up the butterscotch and toasted oak. Mole negro highlights the baking-spice undercurrent. Crème brûlée echoes the caramelized sweetness. Smoked almonds reinforce the roasted-nut mid-palate.What sizes does Clase 1111 Extra Añejo come in? The standard retail presentation is the 750ml bottle at 40% ABV.Is Clase 1111 Extra Añejo worth the price? It positions as an ultra-premium extra añejo, competing in the same bracket as Don Julio 1942 and Gran Patrón Burdeos. The 38-month aging and hand-selected barrel program place it at the serious end of the category, where drinkers expect complexity and depth beyond mass-market añejos.Why Clase 1111 Extra Añejo?The 38-month maturation — deliberately exceeding the CRT’s three-year Extra Añejo minimum — is the clearest marker of intent here. Those extra weeks in charred oak push the spirit past the category’s baseline into genuinely dark, dessert-weight territory: espresso, sweet tobacco, and dry tannin layered over a still-present agave core. In a crowded ultra-premium tequila market, Clase 1111 makes its case on barrel selection and patience rather than flash, delivering a measured extra añejo built for slow, focused sipping.