BCA’s Long-Awaited Single Barrel Añejo Corazón Tequila (Aged in Buffalo Trace Barrels) Releases This December — Now an Extra Añejo | BCA Members Only

Last Updated on November 23, 2025 by 5e2793

Nearly two years after the original BCA “IN” post announcing a Single Barrel Añejo Corazón Tequila, the moment has finally arrived. BCA’s private barrel — aged in used Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels — is officially releasing this December.

This is a BCA-only release and is currently available exclusively to BCA members.
No public availability. No open retail release. Membership in BCA is required to participate.

All additional details — including pickup information, bottle limits, and pricing — will be announced directly on the BCA Facebook page.

What began as an Añejo pick has now turned into something even more special.

Originally an Añejo — Now Aged Long Enough to Become an Extra Añejo

When BCA selected this barrel almost two years ago, it legally qualified as an Añejo Tequila, meaning it had between 1 and 3 years of barrel aging.

However, because the release was delayed and the tequila continued resting in its Buffalo Trace barrel, it now exceeds three full years of aging.

That means:

➡️ This Single Barrel Añejo Corazón Tequila now legally qualifies as an Extra Añejo.

Extra Añejo represents tequila’s highest-aged category — the most rich, complex, and refined style available.

What the additional time adds:

• Deeper caramel and dark-roast agave
• Rounder, smoother oak integration
• Bourbon barrel spice layered with vanilla
• A long, velvety, dessert-like finish

This extended aging elevates this BCA pick into a luxury-tier release.

The 2021 Origin Story: A Buffalo Trace Pick That Became a Tequila Project

In a Facebook post dated September 24, 2021, Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) outlined the early plan behind this release as part of a Buffalo Trace barrel pick. The post noted that demand would exceed supply and that bottles would be allocated via a randomizer (one entry per household), with the bottle price set at $45 and $15 from each bottle supporting two charities: the Arkansas Army National Guard Association and the Arkansas Air National Guard Association.

Most notably, BCA shared that once the Buffalo Trace barrel was emptied, the plan was to send the barrel to Mexico so Corazón could use it to age tequila for two additional years — creating a unique crossover release rooted in both bourbon and agave traditions.

About Corazón Tequila (Background + NOM 1103)

Corazón Tequila is produced in the Highlands of Jalisco at Casa San Matías, operating under NOM 1103. Founded in 1886, the distillery is one of Mexico’s oldest family-owned tequila operations.

Why Corazón Is Respected

• Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave grown in high-altitude red clay soil
• Agave slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens
• Fermented naturally using wild airborne yeast
• Distilled in copper pot stills, preserving agave expression
• Known for high-caliber collaborations with Buffalo Trace Distillery

Corazón’s partnership with Buffalo Trace — particularly through its Expresiones series — has gained worldwide attention for the way iconic whiskey barrels influence premium tequila.

About This BCA Single Barrel

This private BCA member-only barrel represents a rare intersection of:

• Single Barrel Añejo Corazón Tequila
• Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel aging
• Unexpected Extra Añejo maturity
• Exclusive access limited to BCA members

Based on the extended aging and Buffalo Trace influence, expect a tasting profile featuring:

• Cooked agave with layers of caramel and brown sugar
• Vanilla cream and toasted oak
• Subtle bourbon sweetness without overpowering the tequila
• A luxurious, long finish enhanced by three+ years of aging

Official tasting notes will be released by BCA.

Where BCA Members Can Get It

📍 Warehouse Liquor

This release is NOT open to the general public.
It is exclusively for BCA members, and only those members will receive official instructions from BCA.

Final Notes

From Añejo to Extra Añejo, this BCA × Corazón × Buffalo Trace project has become one of the most unique member-only tequila releases in Arkansas. With nearly two years of anticipation — and a surprise category upgrade along the way — this is poised to be one of BCA’s most memorable private barrels.

Members should watch BCA’s Facebook page closely for final instructions.