El Destilador Reposado Tequila
El Destilador Reposado Tequila is an 80-proof (40% ABV), 750mL reposado made from 100% blue agave and rested 7–9 months in American white oak (ex-whiskey) barrels. Distilled at Corporativo Destileria Santa Lucia (NOM 1173), Tesistán, Zapopan, Jalisco, it delivers classic rested-tequila character for sipping or premium cocktails. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Reposado — rested 7–9 months in American white oak (ex-whiskey) barrels
- Origin: Tesistán, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico — NOM 1173, Corporativo Destileria Santa Lucia
- Production: 100% blue agave, triple distilled
- Distillery heritage: Founded 1946 by Enrique Guillermo Newton Alexanderson (formerly Tequilera Newton e Hijos)
The Reposado That Balances Agave and Oak
The reposado is where El Destilador's heritage shows best: seven to nine months in American white oak softens the blanco's edge without burying the agave, producing the golden, clean character that has made this expression a workhorse for both margaritas and neat pours. Distilled from 100% blue agave at one of Jalisco's oldest tequileras, it holds its own against pricier reposado tequilas in the same age bracket.
Tasting Notes
Intense golden color with clean aromas of cooked agave and fine wood. The palate shows pleasant agave sweetness layered with soft oak and a gentle spice, finishing smooth and warm rather than hot.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks for the full rested-agave experience, or as the base of an upgraded margarita or paloma where the oak adds roundness. It also elevates a tequila old fashioned or a batanga.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is El Destilador Reposado aged?
It is rested 7–9 months in American white oak barrels that previously held whiskey, which is what gives it its golden hue and soft oak character.
Is El Destilador Reposado 100% agave?
Yes — 100% blue agave, triple distilled at Corporativo Destileria Santa Lucia, NOM 1173.
Is El Destilador Reposado good for margaritas?
Excellent — retailers and reviewers consistently recommend it as a cocktail reposado that is still smooth enough to enjoy neat.
Where can I buy El Destilador Reposado Tequila online?
You can order this 750mL bottle online from Del Mesa Liquor; it ships from San Diego, CA. See the full El Destilador tequila collection for the blanco and añejo.
A classic 7-to-9-month reposado from a 1946-founded Jalisco distillery — buy tequila like El Destilador Reposado online and have it delivered from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.