Produced at distillery Autentica Tequilera (NOM 1502) located in Los Valles, Jalisco by master distiller José Valdez, Tequila Partida Reposado uses Blue Weber agave that is at least 6-years-old and is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). The agaves are cooked in low-pressure autoclaves for 24 hours and the aguamiel is extracted using a roller mill before being fermented using natural yeast in stainless steel tanks. The tequila is 2x-distilled in stainless steel pot stills. The reposado is aged for around 6 months in ex-bourbon American White Oak barrels only recently emptied of bourbon.
The Lot (lote/batch) of reposado under review is TPA-207-LA.
COLOR: Light straw yellow
AROMA PROFILE: Cooked agave, a distinct earthy/vegetal note (green pepper & fruit skins), baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), a nuttiness, light creamy caramel with some vanilla, minerality from the deep well water used to cut to bottling proof.
PALATE: Rich, spicy profile – Robust black pepper, chili pepper & green pepper mesocarp & skins, baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), anise, caramel & vanilla, barrel spice, fruit notes (apple skins) in the background, & minerality.
MOUTHFEEL: Medium viscosity
FINISH: Fairly short (4-5 seconds) ending with robust black pepper, baking & barrel spice with some anise, green pepper, & fruit skins (vegetal & earthy notes).
VALUE: Excellent sipping reposado tequila.
ALWAYS ON THE SHELF? Yes
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