Tequila Cabal Reposado Caballo
Tequila Cabal Reposado Caballo is a 100% blue agave, additive-free reposado tequila at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL hand-blown horse-head decanter. Distilled at NOM 1480 — Tequila Las Americas on the family estate of Campo Cabal in Amatitán, Jalisco, agave farmers since 1911 — it rests 8 months in charred American white oak bourbon barrels. The estate's certified-organic agave is slow-baked 42 hours in a 1911 masonry oven, roller-mill extracted, naturally fermented for 72 hours, and double-distilled before its eight-month rest. It earned Gold at the 2021 San Francisco Spirits Competition and Bronze at the 2021 SIP Awards. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 8 months in charred American white oak bourbon barrels (reposado)
- Agave: 100% blue agave, estate-grown, certified organic, additive-free
- Distillery: NOM 1480 — Tequila Las Americas, Campo Cabal, Amatitán, Jalisco
- Awards: Gold, 2021 San Francisco Spirits Competition; Bronze, 2021 SIP Awards
- Bottle: Hand-blown horse-head decanter ("Botella de Caballo")
Eight Months Toward Gold
Reposado means "rested," and eight months in charred bourbon barrels is enough to turn the estate's bright blanco into liquid gold — gold reflections, brilliant and rich amber in the glass. The nose is fresh and herbal with delicate white-oak undertones and fresh agave; the palate brings cooked agave, citrus, sweet vanilla, and a subtle nuttiness, finishing fruity, refreshing, and slightly oaky. Explore more reposado tequila and the Cabal range.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant amber with gold reflections. Fresh herbal nose — fresh agave, oak, and vanilla with a delicate white-oak undertone. The palate is fruity and balanced: citrus and sweet agave, delicate vanilla, a subtle nuttiness, and gentle oak spice on a refreshing finish.
How to Enjoy
Reposado is the bartender's tequila — it makes a superb margarita and shines in an añejo-style old fashioned. It also sips beautifully neat, especially for drinkers who find añejo too oaky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does reposado mean?
Reposado is Spanish for "rested" — the legal category for tequila aged 2 to 12 months in oak. This Cabal reposado rests 8 months in charred American white oak bourbon barrels.
Is reposado tequila good for margaritas?
Yes — reposado makes an excellent margarita, adding vanilla and oak depth that blanco can't. Añejo is better sipped neat; reposado is the sweet spot for cocktails.
What is the difference between reposado and blanco tequila?
Blanco is unaged (or rested under two months) and shows pure agave character; reposado's months in oak add color, vanilla, and softness while keeping the agave core.
The bartender's tequila in a bottle you'll keep forever — order Tequila Cabal Reposado Caballo online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.