Corralejo Reposado is the brand's rested expression, easy to spot in its signature tall cobalt blue bottle. It is a 100 percent blue Weber agave tequila made at the historic Hacienda Corralejo in Penjamo, in the state of Guanajuato, one of the few regions outside Jalisco permitted to produce tequila and the birthplace of Miguel Hidalgo, a central figure in Mexican independence. The estate traces its roots to the 18th century and remains notable for blowing its own glass and applying labels by hand. What sets Corralejo apart is the Charentais double distillation method using copper pot stills, the same technique perfected in French Cognac production, which yields a clean, aromatic base spirit. The agave is hand harvested, slow roasted in traditional ovens and double distilled, then rested for four months in a combination of three distinct oak types, French, American and Mexican Encino, a triple barrel approach that builds layered complexity. The result pours a bright golden hue and shows cooked agave with refreshing grapefruit and lime citrus on the nose, opening to sweet vanilla, honey and gentle oak spice with peppercorn on the palate, and finishing smooth with lingering vanilla wood tones. It earned a double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Versatile and well balanced, it is excellent sipped neat or over ice and equally at home in a premium margarita or paloma. Bottled in the standard 750ml format, it makes a smart everyday pour for the home bar. For an approachable, characterful reposado with genuine heritage and an unmistakable bottle, this is a dependable choice.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Corralejo |
| Distillery |
Tequilera Corralejo (NOM 1368) |
| Category |
Tequila Reposado |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Age |
4 months |
| Distillation |
Charentais double distillation, copper pot stills |
| Maturation |
French, American and Mexican Encino oak |
| ABV |
38% |
| Proof |
76 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Penjamo, Guanajuato |
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright golden yellow with light flashes.
Nose: Cooked agave with refreshing grapefruit and lime citrus.
Palate: Sweet vanilla and honey with gentle oak spice and peppercorn.
Finish: Smooth with lingering vanilla and wood tones.
FAQ
What makes Corralejo Reposado distinctive? It is double distilled using the Charentais copper pot still method from Cognac and rested four months across three oak types, French, American and Encino.
What is reposado? Reposado tequila is rested in oak between two months and a year. Corralejo Reposado is aged four months.
What proof is it? This expression is labeled at 38 percent alcohol by volume, which is 76 proof. Note that some market bottlings are 40 percent.
What sizes does it come in? This listing is the standard 750ml. Corralejo Reposado is also sold in 1L and 1.75L.
How should I drink it? It is versatile, smooth neat or over ice and excellent in a margarita or paloma.
Where can I buy Corralejo Reposado Tequila online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
