Codigo Tequila

Código Tequila 1530 started from a small, closely held recipe known as “El Tequila Privado,” made by a local distilling family in Amatitán for generations. The brand brings that old code of craft to a wider audience, offering bottles that aim to show careful production and a clear sense of place while still working well in cocktails and neat pours. 

It focuses on 100% agave tequila made with careful inputs and time‑tested steps, such as cooking, fermentation, and aging choices that preserve agave while adding measured complexity. Código also experiments with French white oak and Napa Cabernet wine barrels for select rests and finishes, so some bottles carry subtle wine or oak notes while others remain pure and bright. 

That signature mix of heritage and selective finishing gives you options for mixing, sipping, and comparing how wood and time change the spirit.

Notable Bottles From Código Tequila

Código Blanco 

This Blanco is bottled without resting, so the cooked agave and the distillery’s process come through clearly. It’s a good teacher: sip it neat to learn the raw agave profile or use it in a Margarita when you want the spirit to stand up to citrus and sweetener. Because Blanco is made to reflect the house method, it’s a reliable choice for people building a home bar who want a clean, honest base spirit. For a first purchase, Blanco tequila shows you what the brand values before any wood gets involved.

Código Reposado 

Reposado spends a short time in French white oak or similar casks to gain soft vanilla and light spice while keeping agave brightness. The brief aging smooths edges and adds a touch of warmth, making the bottle flexible for stirred cocktails and for sipping over a single large ice cube. It’s a natural step after Blanco for people who want a gentler, rounder mouthfeel without heavy oak influence. 

Código Añejo 

Codigo Añejo is aged longer in cask and shows how time deepens texture and length, bringing caramel, toasted notes, and a richer finish that sits on an agave base. This bottle is best enjoyed slowly and pairs well with desserts or a quiet evening where you can follow the evolution of flavors. It’s a good choice for drinkers moving from mixing to focused tasting, because it demonstrates how oak and time change mouthfeel and aroma. Añejo rewards attention and a slower pace.

Código Barrel Strength Añejo 

Barrel Strength Añejo is bottled at the strength it comes out of the barrel rather than diluted to a standard proof, so it carries more intensity and a broader flavor range. Extended rest in Napa Cabernet French white oak and bottling at higher ABV preserves bold notes while keeping a clear agave thread. This release is limited and aimed at collectors or people who like powerful, full‑bodied sips that reveal layers as they warm in the glass. 

Awards and Recognition

Código Tequila’s Barrel Strength Añejo, Añejo, and Reposado expressions have won Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Many bottles have also received top ranks and rave reviews. 

Who Código Tequila is For

When you want a bold, collector‑style pour, Código Tequila is one you go for. Home bartenders, gift buyers, and curious tasters will all find a bottle here that makes a confident first purchase feel both useful and interesting.