Don Julio Reposado Tequila
Don Julio Reposado Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) reposado rested 8+ months in ex-bourbon American white-oak barrels — the expression that launched the luxury tequila category when it debuted as "Tequila Reserva de Don Julio." Distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave in the Los Altos highlands, it rests about four times the industry standard for a reposado, picking up dark chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon over a silky agave core. A 750mL bottle. Order tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof, US bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 8+ months, ex-bourbon American white oak (~4x industry standard)
- Origin: Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico — La Primavera Distillery; Diageo
- Award: Silver, Global Spirits Masters 2022
Where Luxury Tequila Began
Before "premium" was a tequila shelf section, Don Julio Reposado was it: the first bottle positioned as a sipping tequila rather than a shot. The extended rest gives it a bourbon-drinker's warmth — cocoa, vanilla, dried fruit — without burying the agave. Compare it with the rest of the Don Julio range or shop all tequila to taste the blanco-to-añejo progression. (Tequila collection handle unverified — applier confirm.)
Tasting Notes
Official notes: mellow lemon citrus, spice and ripe stone fruit on the nose; dark chocolate, vanilla and light cinnamon on the palate; a silky, warm finish of dried fruit, nuts and caramel apple.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat or over one large cube; makes a luxurious Reposado Margarita with fresh lime. Pair with mole, aged gouda or caramel desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Don Julio Reposado aged? 8+ months in ex-bourbon American white-oak barrels — roughly four times the industry standard rest for a reposado.
Is Don Julio Reposado good for sipping? Yes — it was literally created as the first luxury sipping tequila, built for neat pours as much as cocktails.
Is this the same as Don Julio Rosado? No — Rosado is a separate cask-finished reposado; this is the classic Don Julio Reposado. Don't mix up their awards.
The original luxury reposado — buy Don Julio Reposado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.