Wild Common Tequila Expands Critically Acclaimed Lineup With First Añejo

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On Tuesday, Wild Common added to its fast-growing catalog of agave spirits with a 14-month-old añejo, the first of its kind from the brand. It’s the latest in a string of recent releases hailing from the critically lauded Cascahuin distillery, one of the heaviest hitters in the additive-free tequila space.

Under the guidance of master distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo, the expression is roasted for 72 hours in small brick ovens before being extracted with a combination of traditional stone tahonas and roller mills. The añejo is then aged 14 months in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at 47% ABV, just a few notches shy of the Still Strength expression that Wild Common debuted last year.

According to the brand, its añejo balances aromas of delicate florals, raw honey, fresh tarragon and cinnamon that segue into flavors of cooked agave, golden raisins and ginger. It’s now available for purchase online at a suggested retail price of $95.

“Our tequila añejo comes on the heels of a solid lineup of award winning products,” founder Andy Bardon remarked in a news release. “Each expression Wild Common has released has its own character and personality and this is no exception. This añejo is our longest aged expression in oak barrels creating a mature flavor profile that will please tequila enthusiasts with the highest of standards.”

Much of the hype surrounding Wild Common can be attributed to its birthplace. Founded in 1903, the Tequila Cascahuin facility in the valleys of El Arenal, Jalisco, currently clocks in as the fourth-highest-rated distillery on Tequila Matchmaker. In addition to its namesake brand, the distillery produces myriad names including Montagave, Loco Tequila, Aguasol and — one of our favorites from last year — Lagrimas Del Valle.

Wild Common is one of the newest of the bunch. Andy Bardon, a photographer for National Geographic and former professional mountain guide, launched the brand in 2021 from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The brand has so far released a Blanco, Reposado and 50%-ABV Still Strength expression. Its portfolio also includes a trio of mezcals — Espadin, Cuishe and an Espadin-Tobala Ensamble — produced at different palenques throughout Oaxaca. Wild Common Añejo is its seventh bottling to date and likely won’t be its last.