El Rey Reposado Tequila spends about six months in American oak at the Cascahuín distillery in El Arenal, Jalisco — enough time for sweet almond, brown sugar, and silky vanilla to layer over the Rosales family’s bold agave character. Made from 100% blue Weber agave at NOM 1123 for Oakland founder Don Salvatore Castillo, it’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750mL. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — 750mL; 100% blue Weber agave
- Aging: ~6 months in American oak (retailer-sourced; brand site unconfirmed)
- Origin: NOM 1123 — Tequila Cascahuín, S.A., El Arenal, Jalisco (est. 1904)
- Production: stone/brick-oven cooking, roller mill, closed-tank fermentation, copper pot still with copper coil
- Brand: founded by Don Salvatore Castillo, Oakland, CA
Six Months of American Oak
The reposado is El Rey’s middle child — rested long enough to round the blanco’s edges, young enough to keep the agave loud. It comes off the same stills and the same 1904 distillery as the añejo, at the “hill of light” in El Arenal, under a brand name borrowed from Mexico’s most famous ranchera. Explore more from El Rey or browse tequila and reposado expressions.
Tasting Notes
Retailer-sourced: sweet almond and brown sugar on the nose; refined, silky vanilla with a smooth earthy core on the palate; a warm, spicy finish.
How to Enjoy
The classic cocktail reposado — a Cadillac Margarita or a reposado Paloma shows the oak off. Also sips neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is El Rey Reposado aged?
Retailer listings cite about six months in American oak (4–6 months); the brand site does not confirm.
Is El Rey Reposado 100% agave?
Yes — 100% blue Weber agave, with no additives reported.
What’s the difference between El Rey Reposado and Anejo?
The reposado rests ~6 months in oak while the añejo rests about 14 — the reposado is brighter and more cocktail-ready, the añejo softer and more sippable.
Oak-rounded and agave-loud — order El Rey Reposado online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
