Eight months in the barrel doesn't sound like much, but in a category where two months is enough to call itself Reposado, it's four times what the law demands. That patience is the whole difference between an ordinary Reposado and Don Julio Reposado.
Expert Description
Don Julio Reposado is a Mexican Reposado Tequila made from 100% agave, rested for at least eight months in American White Oak casks and bottled at 38%.
The tequila carries the name of Don Julio González, who founded his first distillery in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, in 1947 and launched a 100% agave tequila under his own name in 1985. The Reposado expression rests in casks that previously held bourbon for at least eight months — four times longer than Mexican law requires for the category. That extra time gives it a golden colour and a far softer, more complex character than a Blanco Tequila.
Tasting Notes
Nose
An inviting aroma of mellow lemon citrus notes and spice, with touches of ripe stone fruit.
Palate
Incredibly soft and elegant, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and light cinnamon.
Finish
A silky, warm finish with an essence of dried fruit, nuts and a touch of caramelised apple.
Specifications
Name: Don Julio Reposado Tequila
Distillery: Don Julio
Region/Country: Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Reposado Tequila 100% Agave
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American White Oak casks (ex-bourbon)
EAN no.: 7506064300177
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in a Paloma or a tequila Old Fashioned.
Flavour Profile
Chocolatey · Spiced · Soft · Fruity
Did You Know?
Did you know Don Julio Reposado rests for at least eight months in the barrel — roughly four times longer than Mexican law requires for the Reposado category? That extra time in the cask is the main reason for its soft, creamy character, which also makes it a natural fit for a Paloma.
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