From Sparrow’s tequila list, Libelula Anejo is a smooth, barrel-aged sipper ($18 by the pour, or $27 for a larger pour). It is a lovely after-dinner pour in our 21+ lounge.
About Libelula Anejo
Libelula (the name means dragonfly) is made from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the Highlands of Jalisco. As the menu notes, it is produced in small batches with absolutely no additives or sweeteners, then aged for 14 months in used bourbon barrels. The brand is produced by a craft distillery on the same historic estate associated with Casa San Matias, one of the region’s long-running tequila houses, and is run by the family behind that legacy. That combination of additive-free production and patient barrel aging is what gives the anejo its rounded, mellow character.
Tasting Notes
Per the menu, this is small-batch, additive-free tequila aged 14 months in ex-bourbon barrels. That time in wood typically brings soft caramel, vanilla, and warm baking-spice notes over the cooked-agave base, with a smooth, easy finish. Because there are no additives or sweeteners, the wood and the agave do all the work, and the result is rounded without tasting heavy. Sip it neat or over a large cube and let it warm slightly.
What to Pair It With
Anejo tequila is a genuine sipping spirit. From the Sparrow dinner menu, enjoy it after the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, or simply sip it neat in the 21+ lounge. The daily happy hour runs 3 to 5 PM, with $3 off well drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libelula Anejo?
It is an anejo tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave from the Highlands of Jalisco, produced additive-free in small batches and aged 14 months in used bourbon barrels.
How much is a pour of Libelula Anejo at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $18 by the pour, or $27 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Lalo Blanco and La Luna Tequilana. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.