Avion Reposado 750ML

Avion Reposado 750ML is a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila aged six months in American oak barrels, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). That six-month rest is three times the legal minimum for the reposado category — a deliberate choice that earned Avion Reposado a Gold Medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof)  |  Origin: Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco, Mexico  |  Aged 6 Months  |  NOM 1416, DOT 138

Production & Heritage

Avion sources high-elevation Blue Weber agave from Los Altos, the highland plateau of Jalisco where mineral-rich red clay soil and cooler temperatures produce agaves with higher sugar concentration. The piñas are slow-roasted in traditional brick hornitos ovens, then double distilled through copper pot stills at the NOM 1416 facility in Jesús María, Jalisco. What distinguishes the Reposado from many competitors is a proprietary ultra-slow filtration through activated carbon that takes roughly ten times longer than conventional methods — a step Avion credits with locking in the barrel character at what they call the "moment of elevation." The spirit then rests for a full six months in American oak, giving it substantially more wood contact than the 60-day minimum the category requires.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fire-roasted agave arrives first, followed by warm vanilla and caramel from the extended oak aging. Behind those primary notes sit quieter hints of rosemary, dried spice, and a faint charcoal smokiness from the filtration process.

Taste: The entry is silky and slightly sweet, with butterscotch and ripe nectarine coating the palate. Mid-palate, toasted oak asserts itself alongside Montmorency cherry, persimmon, and a ribbon of cinnamon. The texture stays remarkably smooth throughout, with the agave sweetness never tipping into cloying territory.

Finish: Long and warm, resolving into honey, citrus zest, and lingering vanilla. A gentle spice and leather dryness keeps the finish balanced rather than one-dimensional.

How to Drink Avion Reposado

Neat or over a single large ice cube is the most rewarding way to experience the barrel influence here — the six-month aging earns that unhurried approach. That said, the butterscotch sweetness and spice backbone make this a versatile cocktail tequila as well. A Reposado Old Fashioned benefits from the vanilla and oak depth, standing up well to bitters and agave syrup. In a Paloma, the ripe stone-fruit character plays beautifully against grapefruit soda. For a richer take on a Margarita, the caramel and cinnamon notes add a layer of complexity that blanco-based versions simply cannot deliver.

Best For

• Tequila drinkers transitioning from blanco to barrel-aged expressions
• Hosting a Mexican-themed dinner party with cocktails and sipping pours
• Gifting someone who appreciates premium highland agave spirits
• Building a reposado flight alongside other Los Altos tequilas

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Avion Reposado taste like? Avion Reposado delivers butterscotch, toasted oak, and ripe stone fruit backed by cinnamon spice and a honeyed finish. The extended six-month aging gives it a noticeably smoother, more oak-forward profile than many reposados.

How does Avion Reposado compare to Casamigos Reposado? Both are produced at the same NOM 1416 facility in Jesús María, Jalisco, and use highland Blue Weber agave, but Avion's ultra-slow filtration and slightly different barrel program yield a drier, more oak-driven profile. Casamigos Reposado tends to lean sweeter and softer, while Avion shows more spice, leather, and roasted agave character.

Is Avion Reposado good for sipping neat? Yes — the six months of American oak aging and copper pot still distillation produce a smooth, layered spirit that rewards slow sipping at room temperature or with a single ice cube.

Where is Avion Reposado made? Avion Reposado is produced at the NOM 1416 distillery in Jesús María, located in the Los Altos (highlands) region of Jalisco, Mexico. The agave is sourced from the highest-elevation farms in the area, where cooler temperatures produce sweeter piñas.

What foods pair well with Avion Reposado? Carnitas or slow-roasted pork echo the caramel and spice notes. Grilled stone fruit with crema complements the nectarine and cherry character. Dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage mirrors the toasted oak and vanilla. Aged Manchego cheese matches the butterscotch richness, and mole negro plays off the subtle charcoal and cinnamon in the spirit.

What sizes does Avion Reposado come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, which is the most widely available format.

Is Avion Reposado worth the price? Avion Reposado positions as a mid-premium reposado, sitting above entry-level options but below ultra-premium aged tequilas. The extended six-month aging, copper pot distillation, and proprietary filtration process represent genuine production investment that justifies its price tier within the category.

Why Avion Reposado?

The defining feature here is patience. Six months in American oak — triple the legal minimum — gives Avion Reposado a depth and barrel integration that many competitors at similar price points simply do not achieve. The ultra-slow activated carbon filtration, which runs approximately ten times longer than standard methods, polishes the spirit without stripping away the roasted agave and oak character that make reposado worth drinking in the first place. A Gold Medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition validated what the production method suggests: this is a highland tequila built with an unusual level of deliberation, and the glass reflects it.