Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Proof Las Raíces Tequila

Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Proof Las Raíces Tequila invites you to experience the purest expression of agave and barrel with Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Proof from the Las Raíces Estate. This is a tequila for the true aficionado, capturing a specific place and time—the 2024 harvest from the Las Raíces Estate—and bottling it at its natural cask strength. At a bold 50.5% ABV (101 Proof), this is an uncut, unfiltered, and unapologetically authentic tequila that showcases the rich terroir of Jalisco in its most powerful form.

Tequila Ocho pioneered the concept of "single estate" tequila, proving that the land where agave is grown has a profound impact on the final spirit's flavor, much like grapes in fine wine. This Reposado is crafted from overripe agaves from a single field, slow-cooked in stone ovens, and then rested for a period just over the minimum for Reposado classification in ex-American Whiskey barrels. The result is a perfect harmony between vibrant, terroir-driven agave and a subtle, elegant oak influence.

Tequila Ocho is the groundbreaking partnership between the legendary Camarena family, with generations of tequila-making heritage in the highlands of Jalisco, and the late Tomas Estes, a tequila ambassador who is credited with bringing fine agave spirits to Europe. Together, they created the first-ever single estate, vintage-dated tequila. Led by Master Distiller Carlos Camarena, Tequila Ocho is a benchmark for authenticity and quality, producing only 100% agave, additive-free tequilas that showcase the unique character of each individual agave field, or "rancho."

Tasting Notes:

Nose: A powerful bouquet of rich, cooked agave, Cacao, milk chocolate, apples and cinnamon, prunes, red fruits, black pepper, and bright citrus, beautifully layered with subtle notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak from the barrel.

Palate: Coffee, Cacao, Tobacco, cooked agave and Candied Apples. Rosemary and smoky cinnamon. Long aftertaste.

Finish:

The finish is exceptionally long and warming, with the sweet agave and peppery spice lingering in perfect harmony with a final, sophisticated whisper of oak.