Santo Tequila Reposado
Santo Tequila Reposado is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 100% Blue Weber agave reposado from the highlands of Jalisco — rested four to five months in lightly charred, used American oak bourbon barrels. It's the reposado from Santo Spirits, the brand founded by rocker Sammy Hagar (of Cabo Wabo fame) and chef Guy Fieri with a deliberately old-world mission: 100% additive-free tequila, no corners cut, "not a damn thing added." Highland agave from Atotonilco el Alto goes through a two-stage low-pressure slow cook in brick ovens, ferments on a proprietary yeast, and is distilled with precise cuts at El Viejito Distillery — where the light ex-bourbon rest softens the spirit while the agave stays front and center. This 750mL bottle took Gold / "Exceptional" at the Beverage Testing Institute. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 4–5 months in lightly charred used American oak ex-bourbon barrels
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, highlands of Jalisco; 100% additive-free
- Production: Two-stage slow brick-oven cook, proprietary yeast, precise distillation cuts
- Origin: El Viejito Distillery, Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco
- Awards: Gold / "Exceptional," Tastings.com (2022)
Old-World Tequila, Rock-Star Backing
Santo's whole pitch is a reaction: against additive-laden celebrity tequilas, Hagar and Fieri wanted the old-world style — agave-forward, honest, and smooth without help. The Reposado delivers it: pale amber in the glass, bright agave and vanilla on the nose, and a palate of caramel, brown butter, oak, and sweet agave fruit, with just a hint of oak to soften the edges. It's a reposado for people who drink blancos — the barrel is a whisper, not a statement. Compare additive-free styles in our tequila collection or browse the Santo Tequila range.
Tasting Notes
Pale amber. Nose: bright agave, vanilla, a hint of oak. Palate: rich, complex agave with caramel, brown butter, sweet agave fruit, and gentle oak. Finish: smooth and clean, agave lingering.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a large cube — the additive-free character is the point, so taste it unadorned first. It also makes a superb reposado Margarita or a bold-and-simple Ranch Water where the agave quality carries the drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Santo Tequila?
Rocker Sammy Hagar (founder of Cabo Wabo Tequila) and chef Guy Fieri founded Santo Spirits; the tequila is distilled at El Viejito Distillery in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, with third-generation distiller Juan Eduardo Nuñez.
Is Santo really additive-free?
That's the brand's core claim — "No corners are cut. Not a damn thing is added." It's 100% Blue Weber agave with no added sweeteners, colors, or flavorings.
How long is Santo Reposado aged?
Four to five months in lightly charred used American oak bourbon barrels — a light rest that softens the spirit while keeping the agave forward.
Go bold: order Santo Tequila Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — 750mL of old-world reposado.