Chinaco Reposado Tequila
Chinaco Reposado Tequila is an 80 proof (40% ABV), 700mL rested tequila — Chinaco's blanco aged 11 months in 35-year-old French and English white oak ex-scotch barrels, which impart a gentle, woody character to the spirit. From Tequilera La Gonzaleña (NOM 1127) in Tamaulipas, made the same traditional way since the brand's inception: autoclave-roasted agave, old-molino pressing, 72-hour natural-yeast fermentation, double distillation in copper-lined alembics — no caramel color, no additives. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Aging: 11 months in 35-year-old French and English white oak ex-scotch barrels
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, Tamaulipas
- Distillery: Tequilera La Gonzaleña, NOM 1127
- Additives: none
Eleven Months in Scotch Oak
Most reposados rest in ex-bourbon barrels. Chinaco's rests in something far rarer: 35-year-old French and English white oak barrels that previously held scotch whisky — wood with decades of seasoning that lends the tequila a gentle, woody elegance rather than heavy vanilla. Eleven months is a full, honest reposado rest (the category requires just two), and it shows: the blanco's bright agave rounds into honey, light oak, and spice while keeping its Tamaulipas earthiness. Same historic distillery, same no-shortcuts process as the añejo — this is the bottle for the drinker who wants Chinaco's character with the edges polished. Browse more reposado tequila and explore the Chinaco collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Honeyed agave with light oak and spice (retailer-sourced).
Palate: Rounded and gentle — agave sweetness, soft wood, baking spice.
Finish: Smooth and clean, with a whisper of oak.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to taste the scotch-barrel influence, or mix it into a premium margarita or a Reposado Manhattan — the oak already speaks whiskey's language.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Chinaco Reposado aged?
11 months in 35-year-old French and English white oak ex-scotch barrels.
What proof is Chinaco Reposado Tequila?
80 proof (40% ABV).
What size is the bottle?
700mL.
What makes Chinaco Reposado different from other reposados?
The barrels: most reposados use ex-bourbon oak, while Chinaco rests in seasoned French and English oak that previously held scotch whisky.
Historic tequila, uncommonly rested — shop Chinaco Reposado Tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.