Tequila Corralejo Extra Añejo wins 96-point Platinum Medal

Tequila Corralejo Extra Añejo earned a 96-point Platinum Medal from Beverage Testing Institute, landing in Tastings’ “Superlative” tier. The award highlights the 36-month-aged Guanajuato tequila as the historic Mexican brand builds momentum in the premium spirits category. Why it matters: - The 96-point Platinum Medal gives Tequila Corralejo Extra Añejo a top-tier quality signal in the premium tequila market. - The award can help reinforce the brand’s position as a heritage tequila with modern shelf appeal. - Beverage Testing Institute placed the expression in Tastings’ “Superlative” scoring tier. What happened: - Tequila Corralejo earned a 96-point Platinum Medal from Beverage Testing Institute for Tequila Corralejo Extra Añejo. - The recognition was announced June 16, 2026. - Susan Gibbons, vice president of marketing at Infinium Spirits, called the result “an incredible recognition” for the Extra Añejo and the craftsmanship behind it. The details: - Beverage Testing Institute described the tequila as showing “impressive balance of sweet and spicy notes with a pleasant kettle corn finish.” - The review cited aromas of maple, plum, cinnamon and cigar. - The finish was described with notes of milk chocolate, hazelnut, pear and clove. - Tequila Corralejo Extra Añejo is distilled in Guanajuato, Mexico. - The tequila is made from 100% handpicked Blue Weber agave estate-grown in Guanajuato. - Tequila Corralejo uses a double distillation process based on the Charentais method. - The expression ages for 36 months in a mix of American and French Limousin barrels no larger than 300 liters. - The tequila is bottled in-house at Hacienda Corralejo. - The spirit is deep gold in color and opens with sweet and spice notes, followed by oak, smoke, citrus, caramel and agave sugar. - The finish is long and full-bodied. - Tequila Corralejo is one of Mexico’s most historic tequila producers, with more than 250 years of craftsmanship. - The brand is family-owned and operated. - Hacienda Corralejo is a national landmark and the birthplace of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. - Corralejo was one of the first estates in Mexico to produce tequila on a commercial scale. - The brand is produced in Guanajuato, making it one of the few tequila brands outside Jalisco. - Corralejo tequilas use 100% Blue Weber agave and traditional methods refined by local artisans for more than two centuries. - Each bottle is crafted in-house using custom glass. - Infinium Spirits, established in 2005 and based in San Diego, is the owner and global premium spirits supplier behind the brand. - The company’s portfolio also includes Templeton American Whiskey, Seagram’s Vodka, Zaya Rum, Torres Brandy, Tears of Llorona Tequila, Los Arango Tequila, Magdala Orange Liqueur, Rives Gin, Perro San Juan Mezcal and El Gobernador Pisco. - Beverage Testing Institute was founded in 1981 and added spirits in 1994. - BevTest says it uses industry-leading methodology co-developed with Cornell University and ASTM-compliant standards. Between the lines: - The award adds third-party validation to a category where authenticity, aging and production methods can help premium brands stand out. - Corralejo’s Guanajuato origin and long family history give the label a heritage story that can differentiate it from better-known Jalisco producers. - The detailed tasting notes suggest the tequila is being positioned for consumers who want a richer, more complex sipping profile. What’s next: - Corralejo is likely to use the recognition to support broader premium-category visibility. - The brand said it remains focused on honoring Mexico’s tequila-making traditions while bringing its flavor profile to drinkers around the world. - More information is available at Corralejo Tequila and Infinium Spirits .