🥃 Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo
Aged Sauza tequila of the añejo class, released in 1963 for the 90th anniversary of the La Perseverancia distillery; ex-bourbon barrels; 40 % ABV; sources differ on its composition.
Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo is an aged tequila of the Sauza brand. According to the producer, it was released in 1963 in honour of the 90th anniversary of the La Perseverancia distillery, where the history of Casa Sauza began. Its strength is 40 % ABV. Under the Mexican standard, the añejo class means at least one year in oak barrels.
Sources differ on its composition. The producer's website calls Conmemorativo a tequila made from 100 % blue agave, while Difford's Guide describes it as a mixto, made with diffusers and aged for up to four years in ex-bourbon barrels. Tequila.net gives 18 months in oak ex-bourbon barrels. As far as the available data shows, the recipe has changed over the years.
Why this matters to you. This is the oldest class of the brand: Sauza Silver is unaged, and Sauza Gold has no aging class on its label. For comparison, Conmemorativo can be set against Don Julio Añejo or Patrón Añejo, tequilas of the añejo class made from 100 % agave. Before buying, check the label for the words “100 % de agave”. The WHO reminds: there is no safe dose of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40 % ABV |
|---|---|
| Raw material | blue agave; 100 % according to the producer, a mixto according to Difford's Guide |
| Cask type | ex-bourbon barrels (per Difford's Guide and Tequila.net) |
| Minimum maturation | añejo — at least 1 year per the standard; 18 months per Tequila.net |
| Year founded | 1963 (per the producer) |
| EU category | geographical indication “Tequila” (Regulation 2019/787, Annex III) |
| Legal basis | NOM-006-SCFI-2012; appellation of origin “Tequila” |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Blue agave
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Sauza, 🌵 Tequila
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Don Julio Añejo, 🥃 Patrón Añejo, 🥃 Sauza Gold, 🥃 Sauza Gold, 🥃 Sauza Silver, 🥃 Sauza Silver
Frequently asked questions
Is Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo a 100 % agave tequila?
According to the producer's website, yes; but Difford's Guide describes it as a mixto, so check the words “100 % de agave” on the bottle.
How long is Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo aged?
The añejo class means at least one year in oak; Tequila.net gives 18 months, and Difford's Guide up to four years.
Why is the tequila called Conmemorativo?
According to the producer, it was released in 1963 for the 90th anniversary of the La Perseverancia distillery.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Sauza Signature Blue · 🥃 Sauza Gold · 🥃 Sauza Silver · 🥃 Don Julio Reposado · 🥃 Herradura Añejo · 🥃 Olmeca Blanco
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Sauza Tequila: Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo Tequila (introduced 1963 for the 90th anniversary of La Perseverancia; 100 % blue agave; 40 % alc./vol.; toasted oak, vanilla)
- Difford's Guide: Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila (40 %; described as mixto; diffuser equipment; aged up to four years in ex-bourbon barrels; NOM 1102)
- Tequila.net: Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila Añejo (NOM 1102; aged 18 months in oak bourbon casks)
- NOM-006-SCFI-2012 Bebidas alcohólicas-Tequila-Especificaciones (DOF 13.12.2012): categories Tequila / 100 % de agave, classes blanco, joven, reposado (min. 2 months), añejo (min. 1 year), 35-55 % ABV
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)