La Gritona Reposado Tequila, Mexico

La Gritona Tequila Reposado is an authentic expression of the Jalisco Highlands, crafted by master distiller Melly Barajas and her team of women at their small distillery in Valle de Guadalupe. This reposado stands apart for its commitment to purity and integrity, herbaceous, vegetal, and refreshingly crisp, it reflects the agave itself more than the barrel, offering a tequila that defies the usual expectations of its category.

Product Details:

• NOM: 1533
• Agave type: Tequilana Weber
• Cooking: Stone/brick ovens
• Extraction: Roller mill
• Water source: Deep well water
• Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, spontaneous open-air fermentation, without fibers
• Distillation: Twice distilled
• Still type: Stainless steel pot with copper coils
• Aging: 6 months in reused American whiskey barrels (Jack Daniels and Balcones)
• Other: Aeration, additive-free production
• ABV/Proof: 40% ABV (80 proof)
• Distiller: Melly Barajas

Sensory Description:

Very pale in color for a reposado, La Gritona retains the verdant, crisp qualities of an excellent blanco while softening through six months of oak rest. Aromas are fresh and herbal, with pronounced agave character unmasked by oak sweetness. On the palate, expect bold vegetal notes, hints of citrus, and clean minerality, free of the vanilla, caramel, or heavy wood tones often found in reposado tequilas. The finish is round, smooth, and exceptionally clean, with no burn. This tequila is best enjoyed neat, without lime or salt, and pairs beautifully with a cold Mexican lager or pilsner.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver – 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distiller's Background:

La Gritona is distilled and bottled in Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco, under the guidance of Melly Barajas, one of the few female master distillers in the tequila industry. The distillery is run entirely by women from the local community, overseeing every step of the process, from harvesting mature, 8–10-year-old agave grown in the iron-rich red soils of the highlands, to fermentation, distillation, and bottling. Additive-free and fully transparent, the production is rooted in tradition while maintaining a deliberate philosophy: allowing the true essence of agave to shine. Even the bottles are crafted from 100% recycled Mexican glass, underscoring the brand’s sustainable and community-driven ethos.

Serving Suggestions:

La Gritona Tequila Reposado is best enjoyed neat at room temperature, where its herbaceous, crisp flavors can be fully appreciated. For pairing, it is excellent alongside Mexican lagers, pilsners, or light dishes that allow the agave’s purity to take center stage. Its smooth finish makes it an approachable sipping tequila even for those new to the category.

La Gritona Tequila Reposado defies convention. Crisp, vegetal, and refreshingly pure, it honors the agave above all else. With its small-batch, all-female production team and uncompromising approach to authenticity, it is a tequila that not only tastes extraordinary but also tells a powerful story of craft, heritage, and integrity.