Wow! Here’s a whole new thing in Reposado – there’s a rich cooked agave center that is the core that everything is built around, with a creamy midpalate texture that accentuates herbal character, adds a touch of fruit and then cleans up in the finish, leaving pure agave with just a hint of vanilla. The unique technique here is 11 months in a combination of red wine barrels and bourbon barrels, which I would normally guess would intrude too much on tequila’s inherent charms. None of that here – no doubt to careful selection – it deepens without detracting and makes for a taste that aficionados and newbies can enjoy. I could sip this endlessly. Spirit of the Year and a Platinum Award winner at the 2023 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition. 97
Reviewed by Rich Cook
Brand – El Cristiano 1764
Spirit Type – Tequila
Other Designation – Reposado XR
Country of Origin – Mexico
ABV – 40%
Bottle Size – 750ml
Price – $110
Score – 97
Date Reviewed – 06/28/2023