G4 Single Barrel Release Reposado Tequila

G4Single Barrel Release Reposado Tequila is a rare, highly expressive version of Felipe Camarena’s celebrated G4 Reposado—drawn from an individual barrel rather than the standard blend. The result is a tequila that retains G4’s signature purity of agave while showcasing the unique personality of a single cask. Rich yet precise, it combines vibrant cooked agave, mineral freshness, and subtle whiskey-barrel sweetness with deeper oak, spice, and citrus complexity. For tequila enthusiasts who value authenticity and additive-free production, this limited single-barrel bottling represents one of the most compelling artisanal Reposados produced in the Highlands of Jalisco.

Origins & Craftsmanship

G4 Tequila is produced at Destilería El Pandillo (NOM 1579) in the Los Altos (Highlands) of Jalisco, Mexico, under the direction of legendary tequila maker Felipe Camarena. The brand name “G4” stands for four generations of the Camarena family, whose tequila-making heritage dates back to the 1800s.

The distillery is known for combining traditional tequila methods with innovative sustainability practices. Production begins with fully mature Blue Weber agave grown in the mineral-rich highlands. The agave piñas are slow-roasted in stone ovens, then crushed using a combination of mechanical roller mill and tahona-style extraction before fermentation and double distillation in copper pot stills.

A distinctive element of G4’s production is its water source: the fermentation uses a blend of collected rainwater and natural spring water, contributing to the tequila’s characteristic mineral brightness.

For the Reposado expression, the tequila is rested in used American oak whiskey barrels—often old Tennessee whiskey casks—for approximately six months.

The Single Barrel Release differs from the regular Reposado by bottling tequila from an individual barrel rather than blending multiple casks. This highlights subtle variations created by barrel history, aging conditions, and wood influence, resulting in a more distinctive and collectible tequila.

Importantly, G4 tequila is widely respected for its additive-free philosophy, allowing the natural agave character to remain at the forefront of the spirit. 

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Cooked agave, vanilla cream, citrus zest, baking spice, and delicate herbal notes.

Palate:
Silky and expressive with honeyed agave, peach, grapefruit, seasoned oak, caramel, and peppery spice.

Finish:
Long and clean with lingering mineral notes, gentle oak sweetness, and bright agave character.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Highlands Reposado Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz G4 Single Barrel Reposado
• ¼ oz agave nectar
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Orange peel

Preparation
Stir tequila, agave nectar, and bitters with ice until well chilled. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with expressed orange peel.

Single Barrel Paloma

Ingredients

• 2 oz G4 Single Barrel Reposado
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 3 oz grapefruit soda
• Pinch of sea salt

Preparation
Build in a tall glass over ice. Add tequila and lime juice, top with grapefruit soda, stir gently, and finish with a pinch of sea salt.