ArteNOM Selección de 1146 Añejo Tequila

Decadent and deeply textured, ArteNOM Selección de 1146 Añejo showcases master tequilero Enrique Fonseca’s barrel alchemy—French cabernet franc casks and American oak converging into cinnamon-vanilla warmth, chocolate-cherry richness, and polished agave glow. A connoisseur’s sipper and an exceptional gift.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Light amber in the glass with slow, elegant legs. Aromas of cinnamon, vanilla and roasted agave open into chocolate-cherry, candied herbs and a hint of leather. The palate is round and layered—baked agave, cherry compote, toasted nuts and subtle cocoa—finishing long and warming with walnut, pecan pie spice and a whisper of aged tobacco.

Key Details

• Distillery: Casa Tequileña (NOM 1146) — Master Tequilero Enrique Fonseca
• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Region: Jalisco, Mexico
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 750ml
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber
• Aging: ex-Cabernet Franc French oak then American white oak casks
• Other: Gluten-friendly, Vegan-friendly
• Signature Serve: Neat in a tulip glass or over a single large cube

Cocktail Pairings

While designed for sipping, this añejo adds velvet depth to an Añejo Smash (mint, orange liqueur, agave, crushed ice) and brings luxe spice to a Spicy Margarita with chipotle heat. For bright refreshment, a highball Paloma layers grapefruit and lime over the tequila’s baked-agave core without masking its complexity.

Craftsmanship & Story

ArteNOM curates distinctive tequilas by bottling exemplary lots from celebrated NOMs. At NOM 1146, Enrique Fonseca employs an uncommon, multi-oak regimen: long maturation in French cabernet franc wine casks to infuse red-fruit nuance, then a final year in American white oak for toasted vanilla and structure. Additive-free and patiently matured, Selección de 1146 captures the house style—elegant agave framed by refined, old-world wood.

Special Features

A rare French-oak program that imparts cherry-cocoa richness without overwhelming the agave; extended, multi-stage maturation for seamless texture; additive-free integrity; and a terroir-driven bottling that highlights the “art of the NOM” for collectors and serious agave fans.

Recognition & Accolades

Independent panels and reviewers consistently commend its balance of agave purity and sophisticated barrel character:

• Double Gold – Agavos Awards (2025)
• Gold – Beverage Testing Institute (95/100)
• 93/100 – Wine Enthusiast
• Highly Recommended (92/100) – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2019)
• Silver – London Spirits Competition (2023)
• 94/100 – Distiller (editor review)
• 87/100 – Tequila Matchmaker (community)

Widely cited by enthusiasts as a benchmark añejo for its complex, cab-franc oak integration and long, harmonised finish.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Beautifully balanced, cellar-worthy añejo—equally at home beside a fine cigar as it is wrapped as a milestone gift or corporate thank-you.

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