Luna Malvada Reposado Tequila
Reposado | 750mL | 40% ABV (80 proof) — Luna Malvada Reposado takes the same wild, moon-harvested agave as the Plata — 100% Blue Weber from the tropical dry forest of southwestern Jalisco — and rests it in previously used red wine American oak barrels, an unusual and distinctive barrel choice for a reposado. The result keeps the brand's bold herbal identity but folds in vanilla fudge, honey sweetness and soft oak from the wine-barrel rest. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Among reposado tequilas, this one stands apart on two counts: the agave itself (wild, unfertilized, harvested only on the full moon at the family's Destiladora de Agave El Mentidero) and the cask (ex-red-wine American oak rather than the usual ex-bourbon). The nose shows flinty mineral, cut grass, vegetal and white pepper; the palate delivers vanilla fudge, vegetal clove, peppery spice and a touch of honey; the finish is vegetal and peppery with lingering vanilla fudge. A reposado for drinkers who already know they like reposados and want the wilder end of the spectrum.
Tasting notes
Nose: flinty mineral notes, cut grass, vegetal, cement, white pepper. Palate: vanilla fudge, vegetal clove, peppery spice, slight honey sweetness. Finish: vegetal, vanilla fudge, peppery spice.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Reposado — 750mL, 40% ABV; 100% Blue Weber agave
- Rested in previously used red wine American oak — rare barrel choice for the category
- Same wild moon-harvested tropical-dry-forest agave as the Plata
- Small family-run Jalisco distillery; distinctive black bottle presentation
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a single large cube to open the wine-barrel notes; it also stands up in a reposado Old Fashioned or a bold Manhattan-style riff with sweet vermouth.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Luna Malvada Reposado aged?
Sources report resting in previously used red wine American oak — verify the back label for the exact aging if it differs.
What kind of barrels are used?
Previously used red wine American oak — unusual for a reposado, which most commonly uses ex-bourbon barrels.
Is Luna Malvada Reposado additive-free?
No verified additive-free certification was found; the brand's distinction is wild, unfertilized agave and moon-cycle harvesting.