Tapatio Reposado Tequila
Tapatio Reposado Tequila is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 100% Blue Weber agave reposado from La Alteña Distillery in Arandas, Jalisco — rested four to six months in ex-bourbon barrels. Tapatio is the Camarena family's own brand, made at the same highland distillery as El Tesoro and Ocho by third-generation master distiller Carlos Camarena, whose family has distilled in Jalisco since the early 1800s. Estate-grown Los Altos agave is cooked in brick ovens, crushed by tahona and roller mill, fermented in the open air in wood tanks, and double-distilled in copper pot stills — with nothing added, ever. This 750mL bottle earned 93 points from VinePair. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 4–6 months in ex-bourbon barrels
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, estate-grown in Los Altos de Jalisco
- Production: Brick-oven cook, tahona + roller-mill crush, open-air wood-tank fermentation, double copper-pot distillation; additive-free
- Origin: La Alteña Distillery, Arandas, Jalisco — NOM 1139
- Rating: 93 points, VinePair (2023)
The Bartender's Reposado
Tapatio is the bottle behind the bar at the bars bartenders actually drink at — a cult favorite because it tastes like the highlands: fruity cooked agave, apple, and pear over vanilla and caramel, with white pepper, a whisper of smoke, and clove and sandalwood underneath. The ex-bourbon rest softens without sweetening, landing in what VinePair called "the happy medium between savory agave and subtle oak sweetness." Compare highland styles in our tequila collection or browse the Tequila Tapatio range.
Tasting Notes
Pale straw gold. Nose: fruity cooked agave, apple, pear, vanilla, caramel, slight smoke, white pepper, creamy butter, clove. Palate: sweet cooked agave, herbal notes, pepper, caramel, cocoa, vanilla, walnut — soft, smooth, and spicy through the finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a large cube to taste the full highland character. In cocktails it's exceptional — VinePair recommends it for an Oaxaca Old Fashioned or an El Diablo, where the savory agave and gentle oak both show up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Tapatio tequila?
The Camarena family at La Alteña Distillery (NOM 1139) in Arandas, Jalisco — the same distillery behind El Tesoro and Ocho. Don Felipe Camarena opened La Alteña in 1937; today third-generation Carlos Camarena is master distiller.
Is Tapatio additive-free?
Yes — it's certified additive-free: just agave, water, and yeast, with no added sweeteners, colors, or flavorings.
How long is Tapatio Reposado aged?
Four to six months in ex-bourbon barrels — a true reposado rest that softens the spirit while keeping the agave forward.
For the reposado the pros reach for, order Tapatio Reposado Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — 750mL of highland craft.