El Tequileno 'The Sassenach Select' Double Wood Reposado Tequila
El Tequileño 'The Sassenach Select' Double Wood Reposado Tequila is a limited-edition collaboration between El Tequileño's third-generation master distiller Antonio Salles and Sam Heughan — the Outlander actor and founder of Sassenach Spirits — 84 proof (42% ABV) in 750mL. The reposado spends two full years in American oak, then finishes four months in French oak barrels: a double-wood treatment that bridges the highlands of Jalisco and the whisky traditions of Scotland. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 2 years American oak + 4 months French oak (double wood)
- Distillery: El Tequileño, NOM 1108, Jalisco Highlands — autoclaves, open fermentation, copper pot stills, pipones; volcanic spring water from the Volcán de Tequila
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, highlands; 100% additive-free, Tequila Matchmaker-verified
- Release: small-batch limited edition
When Great Whisky Meets Great Tequila
The pitch writes itself — Heughan's Sassenach Spirits brings the Scotch-blending mindset, Salles brings one of Jalisco's most traditional distilleries — but the liquid backs it up: two years of American oak is already past the reposado minimum by a mile, and the French-oak finish adds the kind of spice and structure tequila drinkers rarely get. The tasting notes read like a whisky review in the best way: cooked agave and honey giving way to toasted oak, baking spice, and salted caramel, with a lasting, spicy, creamy finish.
Tasting Notes
Nose of cooked agave, honey, toasted oak, and black pepper (vanilla, light caramel, citrus per other retailers); a rich, layered palate of whiskey character, toasted oak, cooked agave, baking spices, and salted caramel — caramel popcorn and herbal notes per Rare Tequilas; a lasting, spicy finish with a touch of cream.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single large cube to let the double wood open up — or build the elevated Old Fashioned the brand copy recommends. Compare it with other aged expressions on the tequila shelf, and see the rest of the El Tequileño range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "double wood" mean? Two years in American oak barrels followed by a four-month finish in French oak.
Who is Sam Heughan? The Outlander actor and founder of Sassenach Spirits, who co-created this limited edition with master distiller Antonio Salles.
Is it additive-free? Yes — 100% additive-free and verified by Tequila Matchmaker.
A limited-edition meeting of Jalisco and Scotland — add the El Tequileño Sassenach Select to your Del Mesa Liquor order before it is gone.