Don Julio Private Cask Reposado Tequila 85.4 Proof

Don Julio Private Cask Reposado is a limited single cask selection from the Don Julio reposado program — aged 10 months in a select individual American white oak barrel and bottled at 85.4 proof (42.7% ABV), presenting the specific character of one barrel's maturation with more intensity and oak-driven depth than the standard 80-proof Reposado and varying subtly from barrel to barrel.

The Private Cask program is Don Julio's single barrel reposado tier — a step up from the standard expression in both aging duration (10 months vs. 8) and proof (85.4 vs. 80). The additional two months of barrel contact and the higher bottling proof amplify the oak-derived vanilla, caramel, and spice character while the Los Altos highland agave base remains prominent. Each barrel selection produces a unique expression — the proof on the label (85.4) reflects the specific barrel's natural character at bottling.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Highland agave sweetness with more pronounced oak, vanilla, and caramel than the standard Reposado
• Palate: Richer and more complex than standard Reposado — agave, vanilla, caramel, and subtle oak spice with more body from the higher proof and longer aging
• Finish: Longer and warmer than standard Reposado with persistent oak and agave character

Specs

• Distillery: La Primavera, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1449)
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber, Los Altos highlands
• Style: Single Cask Reposado
• Aging: 10 months, single American white oak barrel
• ABV: 42.7% (85.4 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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