Codigo 1530 George Strait Cowboys And Dreamers Anejo Tequila (750Ml)

Description

Código 1530 and George Strait teamed up again for this limited añejo tequila, and it is a fun bottle to own. It takes its name from Strait's album "Cowboys and Dreamers." The label shows a pared-back take on the album cover. Strait looks out over the mountains with his guitar in hand. The edition arrived in 2025, and once it is gone, it is gone.

Strait has been part of the Código story for years. This is not his first bottle with the brand, either. Código also made a George Strait Encore Añejo, so collectors may want to keep the set together. Fans know Strait as the King of Country, and his name on a bottle means a lot to them. You get a tequila made with real care, plus a piece of country music history on your shelf.

The tequila starts with 100% blue Weber agave. Código makes it at its own Varo distillery in Amatitán, Jalisco. It is a single-origin tequila, bottled right at the source. The brand says it is additive free, with no added sugar, flavor, color or chemicals. It is bottled at 40% ABV.

The aging is where this edition stands apart. It rests for more than two years, well past the one-year minimum for an añejo. The barrels are French white oak casks that once held Cabernet from Napa Valley. The team chars them by hand at the distillery. In the glass, you see a warm amber color. Wine barrels are an unusual choice for tequila. They are a big part of what makes this edition feel different from a standard añejo.

Código keeps its own notes short and sweet. It calls the aroma spiced, the taste caramelized and the finish silky. Give it a minute, and warm oak and caramel rise from the glass. On the palate, caramelized fresh figs meet honey and toasted vanilla bean. A thread of earthy spice keeps the sweetness in check. The body feels smooth and full. The finish runs long, with sweet agave and oak that linger.

To get the most from it, pour it neat into a snifter or a tequila tasting glass. Sip slowly and let it open up. One large ice cube is fine if you like it a little cooler. If you want a cocktail, try an añejo Old Fashioned with orange bitters and a touch of agave nectar. An añejo Manhattan with sweet vermouth also works well. Both let the wine-cask character show through. For a fun night in, pour it next to a regular añejo and taste them side by side. You will quickly see what the Cabernet casks add.

This tequila earns a spot at the dinner table, too. It sits nicely next to grilled steak, smoked pork or a rich mole. A plate of aged Manchego and roasted nuts is an easy match for a quiet night. For dessert, reach for dark chocolate, flan or crème brûlée. The fig and vanilla notes tie it all together. Keep the portions small and let the tequila lead. A few bites between sips is all you need.

Pick this up if you are a George Strait fan, a collector, or someone who loves fine tequila aged in wine casks. It also makes a memorable gift for a host, a coworker, or anyone who loves country music. It is a premium spirit with a great story behind it. If you enjoy the rest of the Código 1530 range, this limited release is well worth a look. Store it upright, away from heat and sunlight, so the bottle and label stay in great shape.

Product Details

• UPC: 859061006908
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 40%
• Origin / Country: Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico (Varo distillery)
• Type: Limited Edition Añejo Tequila
• Brand: Código 1530
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, single origin
• Age Statement: More than 2 years
• Cask Type: French white oak barrels that held Napa Valley Cabernet
• Additive Status: Additive free: no added sugar, flavor, color or chemicals
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled steak, smoked pork, mole, aged Manchego, dark chocolate, flan
• Mixing Suggestion: Neat, or in an Añejo Old Fashioned or Añejo Manhattan
• Taste Profile: Caramelized fresh figs, honey, toasted vanilla bean, earthy spice
• Aroma & Bouquet: Spiced, warm oak, caramel
• Smooth & Finish: Silky and long, with sweet agave and oak