Teremana Reposado 750ML

Teremana Reposado 750ML is a 100% blue Weber agave reposado tequila bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) from the Jalisco Highlands of Mexico. This expression earned a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a 94-point rating from The Tasting Panel Magazine, establishing it as a serious contender in the accessible reposado category.Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof)  |  Origin: Jesús María, Jalisco Highlands, Mexico  |  Reposado (Oak-Aged)  |  Distillery: Destilería Teremana de Agave (NOM 1613)Production & HeritageDestilería Teremana de Agave operates under NOM 1613 in the highland town of Jesús María, Jalisco — a sub-region prized for agave with bright, citrus-forward character. Hand-harvested blue Weber agave is slow-roasted for approximately three days in small, traditional 24-ton brick ovens at lower temperatures than most distilleries employ. This extended, gentle roasting preserves delicate sugars and yields a cleaner agave flavor before the liquid moves to handmade copper pot stills for distillation. The resulting spirit is then rested in oak barrels, picking up vanilla, caramel, and warm baking spice while retaining the highland agave’s natural brightness.Tasting NotesAroma: Roasted agave leads immediately, followed by soft vanilla, light oak, and a subtle lift of citrus. A gentle layer of brown sugar and warm nutmeg emerges as the tequila opens up in the glass.Taste: The entry is smooth and sweet, with caramel and bright agave taking center stage. Mid-palate, tropical fruit and stone fruit notes weave through baking spice, black pepper, and an herbal sweetness that keeps the profile layered and engaging. A buttery richness develops toward the peak without becoming heavy.Finish: Warm and clean, with soft oak, cinnamon, and lingering vanilla that stretches into a long, velvety close. The balance between sweet agave and gentle spice holds steady throughout.How to Drink Teremana ReposadoThe vanilla and roasted agave character here rewards sipping neat at room temperature or over a single large ice cube, which opens up the citrus and stone fruit layers without diluting the oak influence. It also performs well in cocktails where oak-aged tequila adds depth:
Reposado Old Fashioned — the caramel and baking spice mirror the classic brown-sugar-and-bitters template naturally.
Tequila Sunrise — the bright highland agave and tropical fruit notes complement orange juice and grenadine without getting lost.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned (modified) — the vanilla and warm oak hold their own alongside a mezcal float, creating complexity without clashing.
Best For
Introducing a tequila-curious friend to quality reposado
Building a home bar with a versatile, cocktail-friendly aged tequila
Casual weekend sipping sessions with friends
Gifting someone who appreciates highland-style tequila at a reasonable price point
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does Teremana Reposado taste like? Teremana Reposado delivers smooth caramel and vanilla over a core of roasted agave, with supporting notes of tropical fruit, baking spice, black pepper, and citrus. The finish is warm and velvety with lingering oak sweetness.How does Teremana Reposado compare to Espolòn Reposado? Both are 100% blue Weber agave reposados at 40% ABV positioned in a similar price tier, and blind tastings frequently describe them as remarkably close. Teremana tends to lean slightly sweeter with more pronounced vanilla and caramel from its brick-oven roasting process, while Espolòn often shows a sharper herbal and peppery edge.Is Teremana Reposado good for sipping neat? Yes — the smooth, balanced profile with its gentle oak and vanilla makes it very approachable for neat sipping, particularly for those transitioning from blanco tequila to aged expressions.Where is Teremana Reposado made? Teremana Reposado is produced at Destilería Teremana de Agave (NOM 1613) in Jesús María, located in the Jalisco Highlands of Mexico. The highlands altitude contributes to agave with higher sugar content and brighter citrus characteristics.What foods pair well with Teremana Reposado? Grilled shrimp tacos complement the citrus and roasted agave notes; carnitas benefit from the vanilla and caramel sweetness cutting through rich pork fat; dark chocolate brings out the baking spice and oak; fresh mango with chili-lime seasoning echoes the tropical fruit and pepper in the tequila; aged Manchego cheese mirrors the buttery oak character.What sizes does Teremana Reposado come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, and it is also commonly available in 375ml and 1L formats.Is Teremana Reposado worth the price? Teremana Reposado positions as an entry-level to mid-range reposado, and its Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 94-point rating from The Tasting Panel Magazine suggest it delivers quality well above its price tier.Why Teremana Reposado?The slow, three-day brick-oven roasting at lower-than-standard temperatures is the production detail that separates this reposado from much of its competition — it preserves the bright highland citrus character that faster, hotter cooking methods can destroy. That process, combined with handmade copper pot still distillation, has earned concrete critical recognition: a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 94 points from The Tasting Panel Magazine, Tequila of the Year at the 2021 USA Spirits Ratings (93 points), and a Master award at The Spirits Business Awards 2022. For a tequila at this accessibility level, that accumulation of third-party validation is uncommon and speaks to a reposado punching above its weight class.