Terralta Reposado
Terralta · Destilería Cascahuin (NOM 1123)
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.
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.
- 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
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
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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