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Terralta Reposado
TequilaIssue 40

Terralta Reposado

Terralta · Destilería Cascahuin (NOM 1123)

$5380 proof6 MonthsEl Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico
Terralta's Reposado demonstrates restraint — six months in barrel is just enough to sand the edges without burying the highland agave character underneath. Made by the legendary Don Felipe Camarena, this bottling prioritizes balance. It is a tequila that respects the ratio between fruit, earth, and wood.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright cooked agave and citrus zest open the glass, backed by freshly baked bread and a subtle mineral earthiness. Gentle vanilla and a hint of cinnamon emerge as the spirit rests.

Palate

Medium-bodied with roasted agave sweetness, ripe pear, and a light herbal quality reminiscent of thyme. The brief barrel time contributes soft vanilla and oak without covering the agave character.

Finish

Medium, clean and slightly peppery, with lingering agave and a trace of butterscotch.

Specifications
Agave
100% Blue Weber Agave
Production
Brick oven cooked, roller mill extracted, natural fermentation
Region
El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico
Cooking Method
Brick oven cooked, roller mill extracted, natural fermentation
Distillation
Double distilled in copper pot stills
NOM
NOM 1123
Additives Free
Yes
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Reposado Paloma — 2 oz Terralta Reposado · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz agave syrup · 2 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a highball over ice, stir gently, garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Food Pairing

Grilled shrimp tacos with mango-habanero salsa

The Story

Crafted by Don Felipe Camarena at Destilería Cascahuin in the Jalisco highlands, Terralta draws from estate-grown agave and traditional brick ovens, reflecting a family lineage that stretches across generations of tequila making.

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