Pasote Reposado
Pasote Spirits · Destiladora del Valle de Tequila
Nose
Lush and rounded, with caramelized agave front and center, accented by vanilla cream, citrus brightness, and a mineral undertone that speaks to the red volcanic soil of Los Altos.
Palate
Clean and lingering, with warm agave sweetness, a touch of white pepper, and citrus that carries through to a satisfying close.
Finish
Agave (Cooked), Vanilla, Citrus (Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit), Honey, Caramel
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave, highland-grown (7-8 years maturity)
- Production
- Pale straw with golden warmth
Cocktail Suggestion
The Audacity Paloma: In a salt-rimmed Collins glass with ice, combine 2 oz Pasote Reposado, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz agave nectar. Top with Topo Chico.
Food Pairing
Carnitas tacos with pickled red onion and fresh cilantro.
Felipe Camarena — the fourth-generation master distiller behind Pasote — represents a family that has weathered every storm tequila's volatile history could throw at them.
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