Los Azulejos Talavera Reposado Tequila
80 proof (40% ABV) | 750mL | Reposado — rested 6 months in bourbon barrels | Additive-free | NOM 1472 — Los Azulejos Talavera is a reposado tequila bottled in hand-painted Talavera ceramic: skilled artisans paint every bottle, and no two are exactly alike — each is a unique work of art and a collector's gift bottle before it's even opened.
The liquid matches the bottle: 100% blue Weber agave (50% Highlands, 50% Lowlands Jalisco), brick-oven cooked, roller-press extracted, and double distilled, rested six months in bourbon barrels at Destiladora del Valle de Tequila (NOM 1472) — additive-free. The profile is elegant and herbal-forward: orange blossom, basil, hazelnut, and nutmeg on the nose; a firm, honey-oaked palate of vanilla bean with herbal agave still present; and a long toffee-and-vegetal finish. A brand founded by Pedro Quintanilla, named for the hand-painted azulejos tiles of Mexican haciendas — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Per retailer coverage: orange blossom, basil, hazelnut, nutmeg (nose); tart entry giving way to firm honey oak and vanilla bean with herbal agave character; long toffee and vegetal finish.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Hand-painted Talavera bottle — no two bottles exactly alike; a true collector's piece
- 80 proof additive-free reposado — 6 months in bourbon barrels (NOM 1472)
- 100% blue Weber agave, Highlands/Lowlands blend, double distilled
- Four Double Golds at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a copita to appreciate the reposado's herbal-oak balance — then display the empty Talavera bottle. It's one of the few gift bottles that works as art before and after.
Frequently asked questions
Is every Talavera bottle different?
Yes — each bottle is hand-painted by skilled artisans, so no two are exactly alike. That's part of the bottle's value as a gift or collector's item.
What does "Talavera" mean?
Talavera is Mexico's traditional hand-painted ceramic art — the brand is named after the azulejos tiles adorning Mexican haciendas, patios, and kitchens.
Is Los Azulejos additive-free?
The reposado is 100% blue Weber agave, double distilled, and additive-free, produced at Destiladora del Valle de Tequila (NOM 1472).