A few months in an oak cask is enough to give a clear mezcal a golden hue and a whole new layer of flavour, without drowning the agave's character. That balance is what Ojo de Tigre Reposado is built around.
Expert Description
Ojo de Tigre Reposado is a Mexican Reposado Mezcal at 37% ABV, produced by Casa Ausencio León in Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca.
The mezcal is built on the same two agaves as the Joven expression: Espadín from Oaxaca and the rarer Tobalá from the mountains of Puebla, both sustainably grown. The brand was created in collaboration with Mexican actor and producer Luis Gerardo Méndez, and the name is taken from the tiger's-eye gemstone.
After distillation, the mezcal rests for 4-6 months in oak casks, where it takes on colour and notes of nuts, caramel and vanilla before being bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Vanilla and cooked agave from the cask, with a touch of gentle smoke in the background.
Palate
Nuts, caramel and vanilla play together with subtle smoke, cooked agave and herbal notes.
Finish
Soft and lightly herbal, with a warm close from the cask ageing.
Specifications
Name: Ojo de Tigre Reposado
Distillery: Ojo de Tigre
Region/Country: Oaxaca & Puebla, Mexico
Type: Mexican Reposado Mezcal
ABV: 37%
Size: 70 cl
Cask type: Oak cask, 4-6 months
EAN no.: 7503027709213
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a small glass, ideally to close out a meal
Flavour Profile
Nuts · Caramel · Vanilla · Gentle smoke
Did You Know?
Ojo de Tigre is made by Casa Ausencio León, which has produced mezcal in Tlacolula de Matamoros since 1890 – over a century of the same craftsmanship, long before mezcal became an internationally known spirit.
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