Por La Gente Reposado Tequila
Por La Gente Reposado Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) reposado in a 750mL bottle — 100% blue Weber agave from Jalisco's highlands, rested 6 months in heavily charred American white oak casks previously used for Tennessee whiskey, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 6 months in heavily charred American white oak, ex–Tennessee whiskey barrels
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, Los Altos (highlands) of Jalisco
- Origin: NOM 1479 — Hacienda la Capilla, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico (distillery with 100+ years of history)
- Production: autoclave cooking, roller mill extraction, stainless fermentation, double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills
- Award: 91-point Gold Medal, Beverage Testing Institute
Rested in Tennessee Whiskey Barrels — "For the People"
"Por La Gente" means "for the people," and the brand's pitch is premium 100% agave tequila at an accessible price. The signature move is the barrel program: instead of standard ex-bourbon casks, the reposado rests 6 months in heavily charred American white oak previously used for Tennessee whiskey — the Lincoln County charcoal-mellowing process leaves a smoky, deeply caramelized char in the staves, bridging Highland tequila's pepper and earth with American whiskey's caramel sweetness. It comes from NOM 1479, Hacienda la Capilla, a distillery with over a century of history east of Guadalajara in Jalisco's Los Altos region. Shop our tequila collection, browse the Por La Gente range, or compare other reposado tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Elegant golden color. The nose is bright and refreshing — agave base with spice, oak, vanilla, fruits, and flowers. The palate is incredibly smooth: fine agave with honey, sweet fruit, and herbs. The finish is long, smooth, and pleasant.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat or on the rocks; the vanilla-caramel profile also suits spirit-forward cocktails — try it in an old fashioned or a margarita riff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NOM mean on tequila?
Número Oficial Mexicano — the distillery registration number. NOM 1479 identifies Hacienda la Capilla in Jalisco's Los Altos region.
What makes this reposado different?
Six months in ex–Tennessee whiskey barrels (not just ex-bourbon), adding caramelized-char sweetness to the Highland agave base.
What does "Por La Gente" mean?
Spanish for "for the people."
What is a reposado?
Tequila rested 2–12 months in oak (this one 6) — smoother and more golden than blanco, lighter than añejo.
Premium tequila for the people — order Por La Gente Reposado Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.