El Cristiano Reposado XR is an extra reposado tequila made from 100% blue Weber agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco, aged 11 months in a blend of ex-bourbon American oak and ex-red wine French oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV.
It is produced at Casa Tequilera de Arandas, NOM 1499. The XR expression is designed to sit between a classic reposado and an añejo, offering extended barrel aging while keeping bright agave character at its centre, an entirely new category for the brand.
It pours a bright golden yellow. The nose brings sweet cooked agave, herbs, fruit and delicate floral notes with vanilla and caramel, and the palate is impressively smooth in texture, sweet and fruity, finishing with light spice.
Its elegant bottle makes it a refined gift for tequila lovers.
Sip it neat, or over a single large ice cube.
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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cooked agave, herbs, fruit, florals, vanilla and caramel.
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Palate: Smooth, sweet and fruity.
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Finish: Light spice.
Specifications
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Brand: El Cristiano
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Style: Extra Reposado Tequila, 100% agave
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Age: 11 months
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Ex-bourbon American oak and ex-red wine French oak
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Producer: Casa Tequilera de Arandas (NOM 1499)
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Region: Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with grilled fish, fruit tarts or mild cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an extra reposado?
A reposado rested longer, 11 months here, sitting between reposado and añejo.
What barrels are used?
Ex-bourbon American oak and ex-red wine French oak.
Where is it made?
At Casa Tequilera de Arandas, NOM 1499, in highland Jalisco.
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