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Don Fulano Reposado
TequilaIssue 54

Don Fulano Reposado

Don Fulano · La Tequileña (NOM 1146)

80 proof6-MonthJalisco, Mexico
Don Fulano's reposado demonstrates the power of restraint. Six months in French Limousin oak is just enough to round the edges without burying the agave. The Fonseca family's fifth-generation commitment to estate-grown agave shows in the purity of flavor. This is a reposado for people who want oak as a supporting actor, not a lead.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright cooked agave and citrus dominate, with white pepper and a subtle herbaceous quality. A gentle vanilla note from the oak aging sits beneath.

Palate

Medium-bodied with clean agave sweetness, joined by butter and a touch of honey. The oak influence is deft — just enough to add vanilla and a light butterscotch without masking the agave character. Mineral undertones provide structure.

Finish

Medium length with lingering pepper, cooked agave, and a faint grassy freshness that recalls the blanco origins.

Specifications
Agave
100% Blue Weber Agave, estate-grown
Production
Slow-cooked in stone ovens, tahona and roller mill extraction
Region
Jalisco, Mexico
Cooking Method
Slow-cooked in stone ovens, tahona and roller mill extraction
Distillation
Double distilled in copper pot stills
Aging Vessel
French Limousin oak barrels, 6 months
NOM
NOM 1146
Additives Free
Yes
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Paloma de Oro — 2 oz Don Fulano Reposado · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 3 oz grapefruit soda · Build in a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice, stir gently.

Food Pairing

Shrimp ceviche with jicama and mango

The Story

Produced at La Tequileña distillery in the town of Tequila by the Fonseca family, who have grown their own agave on the same estate for five generations.

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