{"product_id":"el-tesoro-de-don-felipe-reposado-tequila","title":"El Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado Tequila 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Mexico's most celebrated expressions of traditional highland tequila — a bottle that carries nearly nine decades of Camarena family artisanship in every drop. Buy online now at Rare Tequilas, with fast shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn 1937, Don Felipe Camarena founded La Alteña Distillery in the red clay highlands of Arandas, Jalisco — a region renowned for producing some of the world's finest Blue Weber agave. His dream was simple: let the agave speak. Nearly 90 years later, his grandson Carlos Camarena still follows the same philosophy. No additives. No shortcuts. Just agave, tradition, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEl Tesoro Reposado begins with mature Blue Weber agave, slowly crushed by a centuries-old \u003cstrong\u003etahona stone wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most labor-intensive and flavor-preserving methods in tequila production. The juice is double-distilled in copper pot stills, then aged \u003cstrong\u003e9 to 11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a reposado of extraordinary balance: fresh, cooked agave character kissed by warm vanilla, sweet oak, and a pepper-forward finish that lingers with elegance. \u003cstrong\u003eCertified additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRated \u003cstrong\u003e92 Points by Tastings.com (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e90 Points by Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e. Named \u003cstrong\u003eTequila Producer of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 2018 International Spirits Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePale straw gold with brilliant clarity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMild agave nectar, smoky oak, fruit, vanilla, and dill\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eZingy and sweet — cooked agave, mint, bell pepper, fresh basil, lemon pepper, lime peel, and fleeting vanilla; silky and agave-forward\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePepper-forward with oak, light citrus, and vegetal notes — long, dry, and gently warming\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber Agave Reposado Tequila\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLa Alteña Distillery, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1139\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTahona stone crush, copper pot double-distilled\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9–11 months in American oak ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNone — Certified Additive-Free by Tequila Matchmaker\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e080686762409\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTastings.com — 2024\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points \/ Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge — 2017\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSan Francisco World Spirits Competition — 2017\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTequila Producer of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eInternational Spirits Challenge — 2018\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Camarena Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEl Tesoro — \"The Treasure\" — was born from Don Felipe Camarena's unwavering belief that agave, properly cultivated and crafted, could produce something truly extraordinary. Three generations later, the family's commitment to traditional production remains unbroken. Carlos Camarena continues to oversee every harvest and distillation at La Alteña, ensuring that no shortcut ever compromises the integrity of what Don Felipe started. Today, El Tesoro stands as a benchmark of artisanal tequila — revered by collectors, bartenders, and connoisseurs worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The purist's choice — served at room temperature to fully appreciate the tahona-crushed agave character and oak complexity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOn the Rocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single large ice cube opens up the fruit and citrus notes beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Margarita:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevates any margarita with its natural agave richness and pepper-forward finish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePaloma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapefruit and citrus profile pairs perfectly with fresh-squeezed grapefruit and sparkling water.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes El Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado different from other reposados?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e El Tesoro uses a traditional tahona stone wheel to crush the agave — a rare, labor-intensive method that extracts deeper, more complex flavors than modern roller mills. Combined with copper pot distillation and no additives, it delivers an authentically agave-forward reposado that few brands can match.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs El Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado additive-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes — it is certified additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker, meaning no caramel coloring, glycerin, oak extract, or sweeteners have been added. What you taste is pure agave, oak, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does El Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Expect a pale straw hue, aromas of agave nectar, vanilla, and smoky oak, with a zingy, sweet palate of cooked agave, bell pepper, citrus, and basil, finishing long and pepper-forward with oak and gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is El Tesoro Reposado aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is aged 9 to 11 months in American oak ex-bourbon barrels — well beyond the 2-month legal minimum for reposado, delivering noticeably deeper oak integration and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is NOM 1139?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e NOM 1139 is the official Mexican government certification number assigned to La Alteña Distillery in Arandas, Jalisco. It confirms the authenticity and origin of the tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs El Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado good for sipping or cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both. It is widely regarded as an exceptional sipper due to its natural complexity and balanced agave character. It also performs brilliantly in premium cocktails like margaritas and palomas, where its depth shines through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Tesoro","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52011470094657,"sku":"080686762409","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7223\/6097\/files\/El_Tesoro_De_Don_Felipe_Reposado_Tequila.png?v=1784840830","url":"https:\/\/heritagereserves.com\/products\/el-tesoro-de-don-felipe-reposado-tequila","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}