La Gritona Tequila Reposado

La Gritona Tequila Reposado

100% Blue Weber Agave Reposado | Additive-Free Tequila | 40% ABV | 80 Proof | Available in 375mL & 750mL

Process & Profile

La Gritona Tequila Reposado is an additive-free tequila produced by Melly Barajas and her team of women at a small distillery in Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the iron-rich red soils of the Jalisco Highlands, it emphasizes fresh agave character rather than the sweeter, heavily oaked style found in many reposados.

Only mature agaves, typically eight to ten years old, are used. The piñas are steam-cooked in thick-walled ovens, naturally fermented in open steel vats, and double distilled before the tequila is rested for approximately six months in reused American whiskey barrels.

Those barrels are intentionally used repeatedly so their influence becomes increasingly subtle. Instead of loading the tequila with vanilla, caramel, and heavy oak, the aging process softens the spirit while preserving its crisp, vegetal, and herbaceous agave character.

Bottled at 80 proof, La Gritona is offered in both 375mL and 750mL bottles, providing the same agave-forward reposado in two convenient sizes.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh agave, green vegetal aromas, herbs, subtle fruit, and light baking spice

Palate: Cooked agave, fresh greenery, mild fruit, earthy minerals, and restrained oak

Finish: Round and smooth with lingering agave, subtle white pepper, herbs, and gentle spice

What Makes It Special

La Gritona stands out in the growing additive-free tequila category because the producer places the natural flavor of mature agave ahead of heavy barrel sweetness. La Gritona states that the tequila has always been made without additives, allowing its flavor to come from the agave, fermentation, distillation, and barrel resting process.

The reused whiskey barrels are another important part of its character. Rather than trying to make the reposado taste heavily wooded, the barrels are deliberately stripped of much of their residual whiskey, oak, and color through repeated use. This helps La Gritona retain qualities more commonly associated with an expressive blanco while gaining the softer texture of a reposado.

Production takes place under one roof and is overseen by a small team of local women. The distillery also gives spent agave fibers to local farmers for cattle feed, while La Gritona's distinctive green bottles are made in Mexico from 100% recycled glass.

For shoppers looking for naturally produced, agave-forward tequila without added flavoring or sweeteners, La Gritona offers a notably different interpretation of reposado.

How to Enjoy

La Gritona recommends enjoying its Reposado straight without ice, lime, salt, or mixers, allowing the fresh agave, vegetal, and herbal qualities to remain at the center of the pour.

It also pairs particularly well with a cold Mexican lager or pilsner. For cocktails, its crisp agave character works well in a Margarita, Paloma, or Ranch Water when a reposado with restrained oak influence is preferred.

The 375mL bottle is a convenient option for sampling, gifting, or smaller occasions, while the 750mL bottle provides the traditional full-size format for a home bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is La Gritona Reposado an additive-free tequila?

Yes. La Gritona states that its Reposado has always been additive-free. Its flavor is designed to showcase mature Blue Weber agave and subtle barrel influence rather than added sweetness, coloring, or flavoring.

2. How long is La Gritona Tequila Reposado aged?

La Gritona currently states that its tequila rests for approximately six months in reused American whiskey barrels. The barrels are intentionally used multiple times to keep the oak influence restrained.

3. What proof is La Gritona Tequila Reposado?

La Gritona Reposado is bottled at 80 proof, which equals 40% alcohol by volume.

4. What sizes does La Gritona Tequila Reposado come in?

La Gritona Reposado is available from The Barrel Tap in both 375mL and 750mL bottles, allowing customers to choose between a smaller half-bottle and the traditional full-size format.

5. Where can I buy La Gritona Tequila Reposado?

You can buy La Gritona Tequila Reposado directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop tequila and other premium spirits online.