El Tequileno Reposado Cristalino (750Ml)

Description

El Tequileño Reposado Cristalino comes from El Tequileño, a historic distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. It works under NOM 1108. Its 100% Blue Weber agave comes from the Los Altos highlands. The agave is cooked in autoclaves, crushed with a roller mill and distilled in copper pot stills.

This bottle joins the depth of a reposado tequila with the clarity of a cristalino. It rests about four months in large American oak casks called pipones. Then it's charcoal filtered to take out the color. What's left is crystal clear, yet still shaped by its time in wood. Tequila Matchmaker lists it as additive-free.

Bring the glass to your nose and you'll find cooked agave, vanilla and light oak. As it opens, hints of tropical fruit, honey and soft flowers come through. The palate is clean and gently sweet. Agave, vanilla and warm baking spice lead the way. A touch of pepper and citrus peel keeps it lively. The texture is silky and soft. The finish lingers with sweetness, gentle spice and refined oak.

Critics agree it's well made. The Beverage Testing Institute at Tastings.com gave it 89 points and a Silver Medal in 2023. Its tasters praised how the barrel supports the agave without covering it.

Pour it neat, lightly chilled or over a large ice cube. It also lifts a Margarita, Paloma or Tequila Martini. With food, try grilled shrimp, ceviche or fish tacos. Roast chicken and pork tenderloin work well too. For dessert, reach for vanilla flan or a square of white chocolate.

You'll enjoy this bottle if you want aged flavor without heavy oak. It suits new tequila drinkers and longtime fans alike. Taste it next to other high-quality tequilas to see how the filtering changes things. If you love a bold, golden añejo tequila, this one will feel lighter. The same is true if you crave the raw punch of a blanco tequila.

Product Details

• SKU: 7501398100592
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 40%
• Origin / Country: Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1108)
• Type: Reposado Cristalino Tequila
• Brand: El Tequileño
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave from Los Altos, Jalisco
• Age Statement: About 4 months
• Cask Type: American oak pipones, then charcoal filtered
• Additive Status: Additive-free; no artificial color
• Awards: Silver Medal, 89 points, Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute) 2023
• Mouthfeel: Silky and soft · Medium-bodied
• Sweetness Level: Semi-dry, with natural agave sweetness balanced by vanilla, honey and spice
• Serving Suggestion: Neat, lightly chilled, or over a large ice cube; also great in Margaritas, Palomas or Tequila Martinis
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled shrimp · Ceviche · Fish tacos · Aged Manchego · Citrus-marinated seafood · White chocolate
• Taste Profile: Agave sweetness, vanilla, baking spice, pepper, citrus peel
• Aroma & Bouquet: Cooked agave, vanilla, light oak, tropical fruit, honey, floral notes
• Smooth & Finish: Silky, with lingering sweetness, gentle spice and refined oak