Riazul Reposado 93 Points 750 ml

Riazul Reposado Tequila is a premium 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila from the Jalisco Highlands of Mexico, combining vibrant agave character with the smoothness and complexity developed through oak maturation. Awarded 93 points by the Beverage Testing Institute, this highly rated Reposado offers an elegant balance of tropical fruit, vanilla, herbs, florals and oak.

Riazul begins with carefully selected 100% Blue Weber Agave, grown for approximately seven years in the highlands of Jalisco. The piñas are hand-cut before being steam-cooked, then crushed using traditional roller mills without the use of diffusers.

The extracted agave juice undergoes open-air fermentation with natural yeasts for approximately three days. Riazul then double distills the spirit, first in stainless steel and then in copper, before maturation develops the distinctive character of the Reposado.

The official Riazul profile describes the Reposado as aged in American oak barrels, where the fresh agave character gains additional richness and softness. Earlier reviews of the expression document a nine-month maturation involving American and French oak; because Riazul's current producer information specifies American oak, that is the specification I recommend using for a current Shopify listing.

On the nose, pineapple and vanilla create an inviting combination of tropical fruit and barrel-derived sweetness. The palate is smooth, bright and approachable, allowing the natural agave character to remain prominent despite the oak maturation.

The finish develops into a distinctive combination of herbal and floral notes, giving Riazul Reposado additional complexity beyond its sweeter pineapple and vanilla aromas.

Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml format, Riazul Reposado is versatile enough for both sipping and cocktails. Enjoy it neat or over a large ice cube to appreciate its agave and oak character, or use it to elevate a Reposado Margarita, Paloma or Tequila Old Fashioned. The exact 750ml, 80-proof SKU is confirmed in current U.S. regulatory listings.

For tequila enthusiasts seeking an award-winning Reposado with authentic Jalisco Highlands character, Riazul Reposado Tequila delivers a polished balance of cooked agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and aromatic complexity.

Product Details

• Brand: Riazul
• Expression: Reposado
• Category: Tequila
• Type: Reposado Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Agave Origin: Jalisco Highlands
• Cooking: Steam Cooked
• Extraction: Traditional Roller Mills
• Fermentation: Open Air with Natural Yeasts
• Fermentation Time: Approximately 3 Days
• Distillation: Double Distilled
• Maturation: American Oak
• ABV: 40%
• Proof: 80
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Mexico
• Award: 93 Points – Beverage Testing Institute

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Pineapple & vanilla
• Palate: Smooth, bright and agave-forward
• Finish: Herbal & floral
• Style: Smooth, approachable & balanced

Awards & Ratings

The 93-point claim is legitimate, but it should be attributed correctly. Riazul Reposado received 93 points from the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI).

Wine Enthusiast separately reviewed Riazul Reposado at 91 points in 2015, describing a profile involving fruit, honey, jalapeño pepper, vanilla and white-chocolate sweetness.