Description

HACIENDA CORRITO REPOSADO

When master distillers at Hacienda Corrito decided to rest their bright Blanco in ex-bourbon casks, they created a Reposado that bridges raw agave purity with the mellow kiss of American oak. Each piña is slow-roasted in stone ovens, double-distilled in copper, and then laid down for roughly eight months, long enough for vanilla and caramel ribbons to weave through the spirit, yet brief enough to keep the valley’s citrus-pepper backbone alive.

Swirl a dram and you’ll meet aromas of baked pineapple, toasted coconut, and lemon peel. First sip lands sweet with cooked agave before rolling into notes of honeycomb, crème brûlée, and a pop of pink peppercorn. Oxygenated finishing rounds the mouthfeel, giving the tequila a silkiness that belies its 40 % ABV. A final splash of minerality lingers, echoing Guanajuato’s volcanic soils.

• Color: Sun-gold straw with slow, oily legs
  
• Aroma: Baked agave, vanilla bean, citrus zest
  
• Palate: Honeyed fruit, soft oak spice, pepper lift
  

Versatility drives its cult appeal in Lagos cocktail bars: it sings in a Reposado Old Fashioned, elevates fresh-lime Margaritas, and, served neat at 18 °C, pairs gloriously with spicy suya as the oak sweetness tames the chili heat. The heavy-glass bottle, corked and embossed with an agave rosette, feels like an heirloom; the NOM label 1438 confirms CRT certification and additive-free integrity.

Sustainability is baked into every batch. Agave bagasse becomes adobe bricks for local housing, rainwater is harvested for irrigation, and the hacienda powers 40 % of operations with solar. Drinking Hacienda Corrito is therefore a pledge to both flavour and the land.

Whether you’re stocking a high-end backbar in Abuja or gifting a discerning friend in Port Harcourt, this Reposado delivers a layered, responsible taste of Mexico, no passport required.

FAQ

How long is it aged? Roughly eight months in used American-oak bourbon barrels.
Is it 100 % blue agave? Yes, there is no sugar, flavor or colorant added.
Ideal serve? Neat at cellar temperature or in a premium Margarita.
ABV? 40 %.
Vegan-friendly? Absolutely, no animal products in production or filtration.