Sol Azul Reposado Tequila
Sol Azul Reposado Tequila is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 100% Weber Blue Agave reposado from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco — rested in oak barrels to soften and deepen the agave spirit. Sol Azul means "Blue Sun," named for the sun needed to grow blue agave, and the brand has been bottling in custom handcrafted decanter-style bottles — each made by Mexican artisans — since the silver expression launched in 2006. The reposado takes that highland agave character and adds oak: cooked agave and bright citrus up front, vanilla and wood tones through the middle, and a balanced citrus-and-herb finish. This 750mL bottle is a reposado that leads with agave rather than barrel. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Weber Blue Agave
- Aging: Rested in oak barrels (reposado — 2 to 12 months by definition)
- Origin: Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico (highlands)
- Bottle: Handcrafted decanter-style bottle, made by Mexican artisans
Highland Agave, Rested in Oak
The Los Altos highlands grow agave with a distinctive profile — floral, citrusy, a little sweet — and Sol Azul's reposado is built to show it. Oak aging rounds the edges and layers in vanilla and wood tones, but the cooked agave and grapefruit-lime citrus stay in the driver's seat from nose to finish. The brand's signature is its presentation: every bottle is an individually handcrafted decanter, and the reposado shared a Silver Medal and Most Unique Bottle win with its blanco sibling at the 2008 Agave Spirits Challenge — a nod to the bottle as much as the spirit. Compare highland styles in our tequila collection or browse the Sol Azul range.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cooked agave with refreshing grapefruit and lime citrus. Palate: smooth citrus layered with vanilla wood tones. Finish: balanced citrus and herbal notes — clean, with the agave coming back at the end.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tequila glass to catch the citrus-to-vanilla arc, or on the rocks with an orange twist. The balance of agave and oak also makes it a strong upgrade in a reposado-forward cocktail like a Cadillac Margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sol Azul mean?
"Blue Sun" — named for the sun needed to grow 100% Weber Blue agave.
How long is Sol Azul Reposado aged?
The brand describes the aging as "up to a year" in oak barrels; by definition a reposado rests between 2 and 12 months.
Where is Sol Azul Tequila made?
In the Los Altos (highlands) region of Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% Weber Blue agave.
Highland reposado fans can order Sol Azul Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — 750mL of oak-rested Jalisco tequila.