Alma del Jaguar Tequila Reposado
Alma del Jaguar · Destilería Ingenio la Esperanza (NOM 1579)
Alma del Jaguar Reposado is a beautifully balanced expression that captures the pure essence of highland agave with just enough oak influence to add depth without masking terroir. It's a harvest-season sipper that radiates warmth and authenticity—an ideal gateway into craft-focused reposados for discerning drinkers.
Nose
Bright cooked agave mingles with sun-warmed honey and a gentle waft of vanilla from the oak. Subtle notes of citrus peel and dried wildflowers emerge beneath a buttery richness, evoking late afternoon light across a harvested field.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, the entry delivers sweet roasted agave and caramel that transition smoothly into baking spice and toasted oak. A thread of white pepper and fresh herbal notes adds complexity, while a gentle butterscotch undertone holds everything in balance.
Finish
Medium-length and warm, with lingering cooked agave sweetness, a whisper of cinnamon, and a clean mineral fade that invites the next sip.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave, highland-grown in the Los Altos region of Jalisco
- Production
- Agave is slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens, crushed, and naturally fermented in open-air tanks before double distillation in copper pot stills
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Agave is slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens, crushed, and naturally fermented in open-air tanks before double distillation in copper pot stills
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Aging Vessel
- Aged 8 months in American white oak barrels
- NOM
- 1579
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Harvest Meridian — 2 oz Alma del Jaguar Reposado · ¾ oz fresh lime juice · ½ oz raw honey syrup · ¼ oz Grand Marnier · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel and a cinnamon stick.
Food Pairing
Roasted butternut squash tacos with chipotle crema, pickled red onion, and toasted pepitas. The squash's natural sweetness mirrors the tequila's caramel and honey notes, while the chipotle's gentle heat draws out the reposado's peppery undertone and the crema cools and rounds the pairing.
Born from a collaboration between master distiller Felipe Camarena and the founders' vision of preserving Jalisco's agave heritage, Alma del Jaguar celebrates the jaguar as a guardian spirit of Mexico's highlands, where each harvest captures the land's golden meridian.
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