Tequila Ocho Reposado "Barrel Proof" Tequila Single Estate 2024 Las Raices

Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Proof Las Raíces 2024 is a standout expression of bold highland tequila. Rich yet balanced, it combines potent agave depth with barrel-driven complexity—ideal for aficionados seeking spirit-forward tequila with place-defined soul.

🏺 Origins & Overview

• Distilled from blue agave harvested at Rancho Las Raíces, a highland field in Arandas, Jalisco.

• Aged for 4–6 months in overused American whiskey barrels, this version is bottled at barrel proof (≈50.5 % ABV) without dilution or chill filtration.

• Each batch blends just a few barrels from a single estate to preserve place-specific nuance and intensity.

👃 Aroma (Nose)

Intensely fragrant and layered: expect cacao, milk chocolate, graphite, apples, cinnamon, prunes, cardamom, sandalwood, tobacco, leather, and pink pepper—an opulent sensory introduction to highland agave and barrel influence.

👅 Palate & Texture

• Expression: Bold agave presence meets rich barrel character. The palate brings cooked agave, candied apples, coffee, tobacco, rosemary, dark chocolate, and white pepper.

• Texture: Full-bodied and silky, with generous mouthfeel and lingering spices that reflect its high proof and robust aging.

🔁 Finish

Warm and structured, the finish balances savory baking spices, rich oak, softly charred leather whispers, and a lasting echo of agave sweetness and tobacco depth. It’s elegant, aromatic, and evocative—ideal for contemplative sipping.

🧭 Identity & Context

• Positioned among still-strength and high-proof releases, Ocho’s barrel proof reps challenge lighter reposados by emphasizing intensity and purity without losing agave clarity.

• Celebrated for amplifying Ocho’s terroir-forward ethos, this release highlights how field origin and barrel strategy shape flavor character.