ArteNOM Selección de 1549 Reposado
ArteNOM · NOM 1549 (Tequila San Matías de Jalisco)
ArteNOM's terroir-focused approach — selecting a different NOM for each expression — yields a reposado that prioritizes agave character over barrel presence. The 1549 source produces a remarkably balanced spirit that proves you don't need extra añejo age to achieve complexity.
Nose
Cooked agave and warm butterscotch greet first, followed by dried pear and a faint floral undertone. Oak influence is measured, adding vanilla and a whisper of cinnamon rather than dominating the profile.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a silky texture. Caramel and citrus share the entry, while roasted agave drives the mid-palate. A gentle pepper kick and earthy mineral quality add dimension. The oak aging rounds without masking the agave's voice.
Finish
Medium-length with lingering butterscotch and a clean mineral fade. A light herbal note provides a dry, satisfying close.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave
- Production
- Autoclave cooked, roller mill extraction, natural fermentation
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Autoclave cooked, roller mill extraction, natural fermentation
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- NOM
- NOM 1549
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Fourth of Jalisco — 2 oz ArteNOM 1549 Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · 2 dashes mole bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish with a grapefruit wheel.
Food Pairing
Carnitas tacos with charred salsa verde
Master taster Grover Sanschagrin built the ArteNOM brand around the premise that great tequila is defined by its source — each expression selected from a different NOM to showcase Mexico's diverse agave terroir.
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