G4 Reposado, Lagrimas del Valle, De Nada To Loco Ambar, Here Are 5 Best Reposado Tequilas to Buy

To get a really special tequila, a little time in oak can make all the difference . Reposado, which translates to 'rested' in Spanish, spends between two months and one year ageing in oak barrels, developing notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice while retaining the character of cooked agave. The result is a tequila that sits comfortably between the freshness of blanco and the deeper, richer profile of anejo. Here we list 5 best reposado tequilas to buy from G4 Reposado and Lagrimas del Valle La Mesa del Charco to De Nada, Loco Ambar, and Tequila Ocho Barrel Proof, along with their prices, flavours and ABV.

5 Best Reposado Tequilas to Buy

G4 Reposado

G4 Reposado comes from fourth-generation tequila maker Felipe Camarena at El Pandillo distillery in Jalisco. Made using 100% Blue Weber agave, it is rested in American oak bourbon barrels, allowing the wood to add a gentle layer of vanilla, caramel, and spice without taking away from the agave character. The profile is drawn from cooked agave, citrus, cinnamon, and black pepper. It is quite a balanced tequila that works just as well for sipping as it does in a cocktail.

G4 Reposado Tequila Price: $64.99. 

ABV: 40%.

Lagrimas del Valle La Mesa del Charco Reposado

The Lagrimas del Valle La Mesa del Charco Reposado tequila has a strong sense of place and makes for an interesting choice. Made with Blue Weber agave from a single estate in Jalisco, the expression is produced at the Cascahuín distillery and rested for three months in ex-bourbon barrels. Its profile brings together cooked agave, citrus, toasted hazelnut, and caramel, with a peppery edge. It is a bottle that puts the focus firmly on the character of the agave and where it comes from.

Lagrimas del Valle La Mesa del Charco Reposado Price: $50. 

ABV: 46%.

De Nada Reposado

De Nada Reposado is all about being versatile. Made with 100% Blue Weber agave from the highlands of Jalisco, it spends at least four months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. The resulting tequila brings together cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, and oak, with a smoky finish. Its balance makes it a natural fit for a Margarita, Paloma, or Ranch Water. And yes, it can also be enjoyed neat.

De Nada Reposado Tequila Price: $54.99. 

ABV: 40%.

Loco Ambar

Reposado maturation is taken in an unconventional direction when it comes to Loco Ambar. This limited-production tequila starts with 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave and is rested in a selection of different casks, including Irish whiskey, stout beer, port, Pedro Ximenez sherry, and French oak. The combination creates a layered profile of cooked agave, honey, caramel, fruit, and spice.

Loco Ambar Tequila Price: $215. 

ABV: 40%.

Tequila Ocho Barrel Proof Reposado

Intense. That is what the Tequila Ocho Barrel Proof Reposado is. Bottled at 50.5% ABV without dilution, it is made with Blue Weber agave from Rancho Las Raíces in Jalisco, it rests for up to six months in well-used American whiskey barrels. The result retains a pronounced agave character, complemented by baking spices, dark chocolate, caramel, and white pepper. It is a bold reposado that rewards a slower pour.

Tequila Ocho Barrel Proof Reposado Price: $99.99. 

ABV: 50.5%.

Reposado is perhaps one of the most versatile styles of tequila, offering enough barrel influence to add complexity without ignoring the agave itself. Whether you are imbibing it neat or mixing into a cocktail, it is a style that offers plenty of room to explore. Indeed, there has probably never been a more interesting time to discover reposado tequila.