Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila

Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila

Crafted in Arandas, in the high-elevation Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico, Olmeca Altos Reposado is an award-winning, additive-free 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila produced at Destilería Colonial de Jalisco (NOM 1111). Co-created by Master Tequilero Jesús Hernández alongside renowned UK bartenders Henry Besant and Charles Vexenat, Altos Reposado was engineered to bridge traditional small-batch tequilero craft with maximum cocktail versatility. Made from 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave (Agave tequilana) cultivated in mineral-rich red volcanic clay soil at over 7,000 feet above sea level, the agave hearts mature for 7 to 8 years before being slow-cooked in traditional stone masonry brick ovens (mampostería). A significant portion of the cooked agave is crushed using a traditional 500-year-old volcanic stone tahona wheel alongside modern roller mills to enhance body and complex agave flavors. Following open fermentation with natural yeasts, the liquid is double-distilled in small copper pot stills and rested for 5 to 8 months in 200-liter medium-toasted American oak bourbon barrels. The result is a smooth, balanced reposado that harmonizes bright cooked agave and vibrant citrus with soft oak vanilla, honey, and subtle baking spices.

Food Pairing: Grilled pork carnitas, tacos al pastor, roasted chicken mole, aged Gouda or Manchego cheese, grilled shrimp, or dark chocolate with orange peel.

Tasting Notes: Bright golden straw in appearance with brilliant clarity, a smooth medium body, and delicate, slow-moving tears.

Nose: Warm and inviting, opening with sweet cooked agave, subtle vanilla bean, and light toasted oak, accompanied by fresh orange blossom honey, white pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of red clay minerality.

Palate: Smooth, round, and rich on the palate, featuring caramelized agave nectar, butterscotch, and sweet vanilla upfront before unfolding into soft oak tannins, cracked white pepper, light herbal tea, and subtle roasted almond undertones.

Finish: Medium-long, warm, and smooth with lingering notes of sweet agave, gentle oak spice, zesty orange peel, and a crisp, peppery warmth.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a Riedel Tequila glass or Glencairn glass, on the rocks, or as a rich, versatile foundation for craft cocktails like a Reposado Paloma, Tequila Old Fashioned, or Spicy Margarita.