El Cristiano 1761 Tequila Reposado XR ($110)

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

https://www.el-cristiano.com

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

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