Vampyre Tequila arrives sealed in a miniature coffin, which tells you immediately what kind of bottle this is, and the surprise is that the tequila inside is made with more care than the packaging suggests. It comes from NOM 1258 in the lowlands of Jalisco, and the brand builds its identity around something genuinely true about agave: at dusk, bats descend on flowering agave to feed, and in doing so pollinate the plants. That nocturnal relationship kept wild agave genetically diverse for millennia, and most commercial agave never flowers at all because it is harvested first. Vampyre leans on that pairing rather than inventing a story. Production is small batch and traditional. Mature agave Azul is slow cooked, fermented naturally rather than with cultured yeast, and twice distilled before resting in oak, with the producer stating no additives are used. What that yields is a reposado that stays bright rather than heavy: fresh agave and mint on the nose, vanilla and citrus threading through, and a smooth, easy finish with just enough oak to show the rest. Bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, it drinks well neat, where the barrel character has room to come forward, and it makes a proper Vampiro cocktail if you want something with more bite. The coffin box is a real piece of packaging rather than a printed sleeve, and it is the reason most people buy this bottle as a gift. A strong Halloween and seasonal seller, and a novelty that does not embarrass itself when poured.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Lowlands of Jalisco (Los Valles) |
| NOM |
1258 |
| Brand |
Vampyre |
| Producer |
Vampire Spirits |
| Category |
Tequila Reposado |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave, mature |
| Production |
Slow cooked, naturally fermented, twice distilled, small batch |
| Maturation |
Oak |
| Additives |
None, per producer |
| Packaging |
Coffin shaped presentation box |
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale golden straw.
Nose: Fresh agave and mint lead, with vanilla and citrus threading through.
Palate: Smooth and bright. Agave carries through soft vanilla and oak, with citrus lifting the middle.
Finish: Clean and easy, with gentle oak and lingering agave.
FAQ
Q: Does it come in the coffin box?
A: Yes. The coffin shaped presentation box is part of the product and is how the producer sells it.
Q: Where is it made?
A: At NOM 1258 in the lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico, from 100 percent Blue Weber agave.
Q: How is it produced?
A: Mature agave is slow cooked, fermented naturally, twice distilled and rested in oak. The producer states no additives are used.
Q: What proof is it?
A: 80 proof, which is 40 percent alcohol by volume.
Q: Why the bat imagery?
A: Bats pollinate flowering agave at night in Jalisco, a natural relationship the brand builds its identity around alongside its sustainability commitment.
Q: Where can I buy Vampyre Tequila Reposado online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
