The distilling and aging process is the same, but while Añejo is left in an oak barrel between 12 and 35 months, Extra Añejo sits to age for a minimum of 36 months before being bottled, with some brands going up to 5 years of aging.This product is a blend of their Anejo tequilas, aged a minimum of 25 months in barrels that previously held Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, or Woodford Reserve, and a touch of agave nectar for sweetness. The final blend is filtered to remove the color and enhance the smoothness and bottled at 80 proof (40 % ABV).Cristalino tequila was first developed by tequila producer Don Julio, one of Mexico's most distinguished tequila producers, in 2011. Called Don Julio 70, it was released to commemorate the producer's 70th anniversary. Originally it was called “añejo claro.” The name was later changed to cristalino .Cristalino Tequila derives its name from the Spanish word “Cristalino,” meaning “crystalline” or “clear.” At its core, Cristalino Tequila is an aged Tequila, which includes categories such as Reposado, Añejo, and Extra-Añejo, that has undergone a unique filtration process.
Cristalino is a clear Tequila that retains the taste and aroma of a Tequila that has been barrel-aged. The process consists of filtering an Añejo or Extra Añejo Tequila with activated charcoal. In doing so, it removes its color. It also enhances its floral and fruity profile.
Cristalino tequila is not as well known as other types of tequila. It is essentially añejo or extra añejo tequila that undergoes a filtration process, typically involving charcoal, to strip away the color acquired from oak barrel aging.
