Don Pilar Reposado Tequila
Don Pilar · NOM 1579 - Tequila Supremo
Don Pilar's reposado demonstrates remarkable discipline in barrel aging — six months is enough to round the edges and add warmth without burying the agave. This is highland tequila that respects its raw material and rewards sipping neat. A well-executed bridge between blanco vibrancy and añejo depth.
Nose
Cooked agave is immediate and generous, layered with citrus zest and a gentle vanilla from brief oak contact. A subtle herbal quality — almost thyme-like — adds dimension without overwhelming the agave core.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied. The oak influence is restrained, offering light butterscotch and vanilla while the cooked agave and white pepper drive the mid-palate. A mineral earthiness grounds the sweetness and keeps the profile savory.
Finish
Medium, with lingering agave sweetness, a flash of cinnamon, and a clean mineral fade.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave, highland-grown
- Production
- Brick oven-cooked, copper pot still distilled
- Region
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Brick oven-cooked, copper pot still distilled
- NOM
- 1579
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Paloma — 2 oz Don Pilar Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.25 oz agave nectar · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a Collins glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit wedge and salt rim.
Food Pairing
Grilled shrimp tacos with mango-habanero salsa
Founded by longtime friends from Arandas in the Jalisco highlands, Don Pilar uses 100% blue Weber agave slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens and distilled in small copper pot stills to preserve the bright highland character.
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