Agave de Oro Reposado Tequila
Agave de Oro Reposado Tequila is an 80 proof (40% ABV), 750mL reposado made from 100% estate agave grown in the Orendain family fields around the town of Tequila, Jalisco. It is distilled at the family's El Llano distillery (NOM 1109) — the same house behind Arette — where brothers Jaime and Eduardo Orendain started the brand in 1986. Cooked in autoclaves, milled mechanically, fermented in open vessels with cultivated and wild yeast, and double distilled in small batches in stainless pot stills with a copper coil, it is a traditional Los Valles reposado with a mineral, citrusy profile. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: reposado
- Distillery: El Llano, Tequila, Jalisco (Los Valles) — NOM 1109; Orendain family
- Agave: 100% estate blue agave, Orendain family fields
- Production: autoclave cook, mechanical mill, open fermentation (stainless/stone), cultivated + wild yeast, double distilled in stainless pot stills with copper coil
The Orendain Family's Other Brand
Agave de Oro comes from one of tequila's storied families: Jaime and Eduardo Orendain founded it at their El Llano distillery in 1986 — the same distillery that makes Arette, per multiple sources including the Arette history writeups. The Los Valles (valley) character is the point here: mineral, citrus-driven agave rather than the fruity sweetness of the Highlands. No official brand site could be found during research, and the brand makes no additive-free claim — one community reviewer suspected additives from the vanilla and orange-blossom notes, so no such claim is made here either. Most importantly, no source anywhere states how long this reposado rests — the barrel type is likewise unverified, so treat the reposado age as unknown pending a label read.
Tasting Notes
The Agave Matchmaker community panel detects cooked agave, lemon, citrus, mint, and minerals. Remy Newland (Tequila Wizard) found "floral perfume over an earthy mineral base, fruity agave, lemon/lime citrus, pineapple, vanilla, cookie spices," with "spices, amaretto cookies, potent black pepper" — though his note covered an older lot. CaskCartel's brand-style notes promise satisfying aromas, a rich complex smooth palate, and an elegant, long-lasting finish. Mineral-forward with citrus and mint is the consistent through-line.
How to Enjoy
The mineral-citrus profile suits it to reposado-forward tequila cocktails where oak would get in the way — a reposado paloma or a proper Tommy's margarita. Sip it neat alongside the Blanco from the Agave de Oro line to taste the valley terroir across both expressions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agave de Oro tequila made? At the El Llano distillery in Tequila, Jalisco (NOM 1109), owned by the Orendain family.
Is Agave de Oro 100% agave? Yes — it is made from 100% estate agave from the Orendain fields.
How long is Agave de Oro Reposado aged? No verified aging statement was found during research — check the bottle label or ask in-store.
Shop Agave de Oro Reposado online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — valley terroir tequila from the Orendain family.