This Tequila Aged in a Cherry Bitters Barrel… and They Waited 20 Months

This Tequila Aged in a Cherry Bitters Barrel… and They Waited 20 Months Cherry bitters barrel tequila, Terra de Ensueno 2026 Private Reserve, Tequila Collective single barrel, añejo tequila review—this might be one of the most unique tequila aging stories I’ve covered. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, we review a single barrel añejo tequila that was aged in a Woodford Reserve bourbon barrel—but not just any barrel… This barrel first aged bourbon, then was used for Woodford Reserve cherry bitters, and finally aged this tequila for 20 months. Even crazier? Rob Gerard tasted it in January 2025 and decided it wasn’t ready yet—so they let it continue aging into a full añejo. This is what happens when patience meets craftsmanship. Production Details • 100% Blue Weber Agave (fully mature) • Grown at 7,118 ft elevation • Stone/brick oven cooked • Roller mill extraction • Natural open-air fermentation • Yeast blend using the Mozart Method • Twice distilled in copper pot stills • Non-chill filtered • Aged 20 months in a Woodford Reserve bourbon barrel Tasting Notes Expect a complex profile with: • Cooked agave • Caramel and vanilla • Dark cherry and subtle bitters • Oak and baking spice • Long, structured finish Why This Tequila is Different This isn’t your typical añejo tequila. The cherry bitters barrel adds a unique layer of complexity you rarely see in tequila. This is a true collector-style single barrel. Like | Comment | Subscribe Let me know—would you try a tequila aged in a cherry bitters barrel? © Tasting Tequila with Brad