Tapatio Tequila Reposado (80 proof) 750ml

Strength: 40% Alc (80 proof).
Agave: 100% Blue Weber (Tequilana Weber).
Region: Mexico> Jalisco> Los Altos Highlands.
Notes: Additive-Free, brick oven, copper pot still, double distillation, Aged in used American Oak bourbon barrels.

Description: La Altena Distillery (NOM 1139) was established in 1937, after a fire destroyed the original Camarena family distillery in the early 1800's. Still under the direction, using the same methods as Don Felipe Camarena. Carlos Camarena, is the current Master Distiller. Tapatío Tequila is considered a "purist's tequila" because it rejects modern industrial shortcuts in favor of family-run, traditional methods that prioritize the flavor of the agave plant over flashy branding. It is widely celebrated for being 100% additive-free, meaning it contains no glycerin, sweeteners, or coloring. Using only fully matured Blue Weber Agave (6 to 8yrs. old) on volcanic soil from Los Altos Highlands. The brand has a cult following among bartenders and "agave geeks" for its authenticity and value.

TEQUILA DEFINITION: Tequila is a regional alcoholic beverage made only with the Agave Tequilana Blue Weber plant. Production methods are based on the Official Tequila Standard regulated by the Tequila Regulartoy Council (CRT) in Mexico. Tequila must be made in one of these five states of Mexico: Jalisco and parts of Guanajuanto, Tamaulipas, Michoacan and Nayarit. Additive-Free Tequila's will only use 100% Blue Weber Agave, water, and yeast. Lastly, the tequila should have an alcohol content between 35% abv and 55% abv (alcohol by volume).

Silver/Blanco: generally no oak ageing.
Reposado: Meaning “rested,” aged in wood barrels for 2 months to 12 months.
Anejo: Aged in oak barrels between 1 and 3 years.
Extra Anejo: Aged in oak barrels for a minimum maturation of 3 years.