Alquimia Reposado Tequila
Alquimia Reposado Tequila is a 40% ABV 100% agave reposado aged six months in white oak barrels — the sweet spot of the Alquimia range, and a past "Best Highland Reposado" at the TEQUILA.net Awards. Founder Dr. Adolfo Murillo's USDA-certified-organic, single-estate blue Weber agave from the Highlands of Jalisco is cooked in stone and brick ovens, crushed by roller mill, fermented in stainless steel, and double-distilled in stainless pot stills with a copper coil. Six months in white oak adds ripe fruit, medium oak, and baking spice without muting the agave: the palate anchors on cooked agave with light natural sweetness, moderate baking spice, and a clear black-pepper note that builds through a medium-length finish. Give it twenty minutes in the glass and the initial heat settles into something soft and inviting. This 750mL bottle is organic Highland tequila at its most balanced. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 6 months in white oak barrels
- Agave: 100% estate blue Weber, Highlands (Los Altos), Jalisco — USDA Certified Organic
- Distillery: NOM 1468 — Grupo Tequilero México
- Awards: 2012 TEQUILA.net "Best Highland Reposado" (Best of the Best); tastings.com 92
An Award-Winning Middle Ground
Reposado is where agave and oak negotiate, and Alquimia's six-month rest gets the terms right. The Highland agave brings its signature fruit and spice; the white oak rounds the edges and adds vanilla warmth. Reviewers note the nose opens with some heat that softens considerably after about twenty minutes — pour it a little early and let it breathe. On the palate it's cooked agave first, then light sweetness, baking spice, and black pepper building toward the close. It's the bottle that converts blanco drinkers and satisfies añejo fans. Browse the full lineup in our tequila collection or see more from Alquimia.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe fruit, medium oak, light natural sweetness — initial heat softens after ~20 minutes in the glass. Palate: cooked agave anchor, light sweetness, moderate baking spice, clear black pepper. Finish: medium length, pepper building toward the close.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a large cube — and give it air before the first sip. Makes a superb top-shelf reposado margarita or a refined Paloma, where the oak spice plays against citrus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Alquimia Reposado aged?
Six months in white oak barrels.
Did Alquimia Reposado win any awards?
Yes — "Best Highland Reposado" (Best of the Best) at the 2012 TEQUILA.net Awards, plus a 92-point score from tastings.com.
Is Alquimia Reposado organic?
Yes — USDA Certified Organic, from single-estate Highland agave with no chemical inputs.
The reposado that won over the judges — order Alquimia Reposado Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.