Honor del Castillo Redención is a distinctive reposado claro tequila, a style that takes a rested reposado and filters it back to crystal clarity, delivering the depth of barrel aging in a clear, blanco like pour. It is produced by Tequila Honor in partnership with the respected Vivanco family of Arandas in the highlands of Jalisco, fourth generation agave growers and producers behind Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados, whose tequilas have earned numerous international awards for quality and consistency. This is a handcrafted, 100 percent Blue Agave tequila made with genuine care at every stage: the agave is slow cooked in traditional clay ovens, fermented slowly with a custom yeast to build complex and unique aromas, and distilled in small copper pot stills that add further depth and character. The Redención name speaks to living every moment with confidence, conviction, and clarity, and the spirit reflects that ethos with a refined, balanced profile. Bottled at 40 percent ABV, it offers a refreshing sensation with immediate aromas of oak, honey, and cocoa over a clean, honest nose, opening into a layered palate of dried fruits, flowers, coffee, chocolate, and white pepper, with a balanced interplay of sweet and spice. The clear appearance makes it a conversation starting pour, while the underlying quality rewards sipping neat or building into an elevated cocktail. For those seeking a reposado with the smoothness of barrel time but the bright presentation of a clear tequila, Redención offers a genuinely premium, artisanal agave experience from one of Jalisco's most well regarded producing families.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Honor del Castillo |
| Distillery |
Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados, Arandas, Jalisco (NOM 1414) |
| Producer |
Tequila Honor (with the Vivanco family) |
| Category |
Tequila Reposado (Claro) |
| Expression |
Redención Reposado Claro |
| Age Statement |
Reposado (rested, then filtered clear) |
| Agave |
100% Blue Agave |
| Maturation |
Rested in oak then filtered to clarity; agave cooked in clay ovens, distilled in copper pot stills |
| Bottling |
Reposado Claro; preparation number on label |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Jalisco (Los Altos / Highlands) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear (claro), like a blanco despite its reposado aging.
Nose: Refreshing and clean, with immediate oak, honey, and cocoa.
Palate: Layered, with dried fruits, flowers, coffee, chocolate, and white pepper, balancing sweet and spice.
Finish: Smooth and balanced, with a gentle peppery touch.
FAQ
What is a reposado claro? It is a tequila aged like a reposado, then filtered to remove the color, giving the smoothness of barrel time in a clear, blanco like appearance.
Who makes it? Tequila Honor in partnership with the Vivanco family of Arandas, Jalisco, at the Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados distillery.
What is it made from? 100 percent Blue Agave, slow cooked in clay ovens and distilled in small copper pot stills.
What proof is it? 80 proof, or 40 percent ABV.
How should I drink it? It is refined enough to sip neat and also makes an elevated, visually striking cocktail base.
Where can I buy Honor del Castillo Redención online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
