Description
La Gritona Reposado Tequila (750 mL) is a distinctive, small-batch tequila crafted by Melly Barajas Cárdenas, one of the few female master distillers in Mexico. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave harvested at peak maturity in the highlands of Jalisco, this reposado is aged for 8 months in used American whiskey barrels, creating a smooth, earthy tequila with gentle spice and agave-forward character. Bottled in hand-blown recycled glass, La Gritona is as unique in appearance as it is in taste—offering an honest, no-nonsense expression of true Mexican tequila tradition.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Light straw with pale golden hues
- Nose: Roasted agave, green pepper, citrus peel, and soft herbal notes with a touch of vanilla from barrel aging
- Palate: Smooth and earthy—flavors of cooked agave, peppercorn, orange zest, and a subtle hint of oak with natural minerality
- Finish: Clean, fresh, and slightly peppery with lingering agave sweetness and a touch of spice
Vital Stats:
- Producer: La Gritona / Melly Barajas Cárdenas
- Region: Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
- Aging: 8 Months in Used American Whiskey Barrels
- ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
- Bottle Size: 750 mL
- Packaging: Hand-blown recycled glass bottle
Ideal For:
Perfect for tequila drinkers who enjoy agave-forward reposados with minimal oak influence. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in premium tequila cocktails like a Reposado Paloma or Old Fashioned variation.
FAQ:1. How is La Gritona Reposado different from other reposados?
Unlike many reposados, it spends only 8 months in used whiskey barrels, allowing the agave flavor to remain front and center with minimal oak overpowering.2. Who makes La Gritona?
It is made by Melly Barajas Cárdenas, one of the few female distillers in Mexico, known for traditional methods and attention to detail.3. Can this tequila be used in cocktails?
Yes—its clean, bold agave profile makes it excellent for sipping or for use in cocktails where you want the tequila’s character to shine through.
