Don Valente Reposado is a bright, luminous, medium-bodied tequila aged six months in fine white American oak and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Six months in oak is four months beyond the reposado minimum, and the extended rest gives Don Valente a smooth, gently oaked character over its agave base. It pours a light yellow with golden-silver hues.
The tequila is presented in a distinctive round decanter, with a tall gold neck and medallions set into the glass, which makes it a handsome showpiece on the bar and a memorable gift.
Enjoy it neat, over ice or in cocktails.
Reposado, meaning rested, is tequila aged between two months and a year in oak, which gives it a pale gold colour and a gentle touch of wood while keeping the agave bright and lively.
Tequila can only be made from blue Weber agave in five designated Mexican states, chiefly Jalisco, and the finest bottlings are made from 100% agave. Sipping tequila is best enjoyed from a narrow-rimmed glass that concentrates the aromas, at room temperature and without salt or lime, so the character of the agave and the barrel can come through.
A reposado, or rested tequila, must age at least two months in oak; at six months, the oak becomes more present while the agave stays fresh.
White American oak is the most common wood for aging tequila, often in barrels that once held American whiskey.
Reposados are among the most versatile tequilas, smooth enough to sip yet lively in cocktails like the Margarita and Paloma.
Light yellow in color, it keeps more of the bright agave character than darker, longer-aged tequilas.
Serve it slightly chilled or over a large ice cube to let its gentle oak and agave notes open slowly.
Specifications
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Brand: Don Valente
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Style: Reposado tequila
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Aging: 6 months in white American oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over ice, or mix a reposado Margarita. It pairs with grilled chicken, tacos or flan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it aged?
Six months in white American oak.
What color is it?
Light yellow with golden-silver hues.
How should I drink it?
Neat, over ice or in cocktails.
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