Tequileño Reposado Rare

Hello guys Toni B here.

Yesterday was Game 1, and wow, what a way to start the NBA Finals 🏆. The New York Knicks are now up 1-0. This is our year. 🏀

Today I wanted to do a written review of Tequileño Reposado Rare, which has been the best reposado I've tried so far.

Now here's the crazy part. This tequila spends about 6 years aging in a huge 16k liter American oak Pipón barrel 🛢️. Now usually a reposado only needs 2 months of aging, and an añejo needs at least 1 year. (So why call it a reposado?)

The reason this is still called a reposado is because Mexican tequila regulations require an añejo to be aged in oak barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 liters 🍾. (Yep, they're pretty strict with their regulations. It's one of the reasons you've seen all the drama with tequila brands like Casamigos, Don Julio, and others.)

Just because of that, it cannot be legally labeled as an añejo. I know it sounds pretty strange, but tequila regulations are regulations. (Gotta keep the craft... so don't hate...)

This is also a pricey reposado, coming in at around $180–$200 MSRP depending on where you live in the USA. If you're outside the U.S. and Mexico, I can't even imagine what the price would be.

As soon as I poured it into the glass, you could see that amber color. It almost looked like it was glowing, maybe because of my lighting. But on the aroma, uff... sweet right away. You can smell that mature agave, vanilla, caramel, oak, and then a little bit of honey at the end that was so inviting.

And on the taste, uff... the complexity on this one is incredible. This is definitely not your regular pour. Feels elegant, with a nice oily mouthfeel at the same time that coats the palate beautifully, in my opinion. I also get that mature agave, vanilla, caramel, honey, oak, and a bit of spice at the end. (I really love the honey on this one. It just blends so good with the agave. Ahh... drinking it while writing this is lovely, guys.)

I love how that spice kicks in on the finish. You can tell it's coming from the oak and from how long this tequila has been aging, absorbing all those flavors over the years. I wonder what American barrel company made that Pipón 🤔.

I'd honestly love to score it even higher because it tastes that good, but the price is what holds it back for me. For a reposado, you're looking at around $180–$200, and that's a lot of money for most people.

I do wish it was a little more affordable and easier to find, but I also understand this isn't your regular reposado. Once you try it, you'll understand why it's priced the way it is.

I'll be dropping another review Saturday to keep the Knicks ritual going 🏀🏆.

This is Toni B guys, and I'm out.