Cabrito Reposado 750ML

Cabrito Reposado 750ML is a 100% blue agave reposado tequila from the Jalisco highlands, bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml format. Produced at one of the oldest highland distilleries in Mexico, this expression earned a Silver Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and an 89-point rating from Tastings.com.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico  |  Style: Reposado (Aged in American Oak)  |  Distillery: Tequila Centinela, S.A. de C.V. (NOM 1140)

Production & Heritage

Cabrito Reposado comes from Casa Centinela in Arandas, Jalisco — a distillery whose roots stretch back to the late 1800s, making it one of the earliest tequila producers in the highland region. Blue Weber agave piñas are slow-cooked in traditional stone ovens, shredded using a roller mill, and the extracted juice is double distilled before resting in old American oak barrels. This combination of highland-grown agave, stone-oven cooking, and oak maturation gives the reposado a rounder, sweeter profile compared to lowland tequilas from the same price tier.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a pronounced cooked agave sweetness layered over warm oak and a buttery richness. Subtle suggestions of vanilla and fresh-cut fruit — particularly pear and melon — develop as the spirit breathes.

Taste: The entry is soft and gently warm, with ripe agave taking center stage. At mid-palate, vanilla and cinnamon overtones emerge, joined by delicate fruit notes reminiscent of green apple and melon. The oak influence is present but restrained, adding structure without dominating the agave character.

Finish: Medium in length with a light spice that lingers alongside traces of baked agave and warm wood. The finish stays clean and dry, avoiding any harsh bitterness.

How to Drink Cabrito Reposado

Sipping neat at room temperature highlights the cooked agave and vanilla character best; a single ice cube opens up the fruit notes without muting the oak. This reposado also holds its own in agave-forward cocktails. A Paloma gains depth from the vanilla and cinnamon undertones alongside grapefruit soda. In an Oaxaca Old Fashioned, the butter and oak notes complement mezcal's smoke beautifully. A classic Tequila Sunrise benefits from the reposado's natural sweetness, reducing the need for excess grenadine.

Best For

• Introducing someone to reposado tequila without a steep entry cost
• Building a home bar with versatile, cocktail-friendly agave spirits
• Hosting a tequila tasting flight comparing highland and lowland expressions
• Pairing alongside a Mexican food spread at casual dinner gatherings

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cabrito Reposado taste like? Cabrito Reposado delivers soft, warm cooked agave up front, followed by vanilla, cinnamon, and light fruit notes like apple and pear, finishing with mild oak spice.

How does Cabrito Reposado compare to Hornitos Reposado? Both are affordable 100% agave reposados, but Cabrito is produced at a historic highland distillery with stone-oven cooking, which tends to yield a sweeter, fruitier agave profile. According to Tequila Matchmaker app user ratings, Cabrito scores higher than Hornitos Reposado overall.

Is Cabrito Reposado good for cocktails? Yes — its balanced vanilla and agave sweetness makes it a reliable base for Palomas, margaritas, and stirred cocktails where agave flavor needs to come through without overwhelming other ingredients.

Where is Cabrito Reposado made? Cabrito Reposado is produced at Tequila Centinela, S.A. de C.V. (NOM 1140) in Arandas, located in the highlands (Los Altos) of Jalisco, Mexico — one of the oldest distilling operations in the region.

What foods pair well with Cabrito Reposado? Grilled carne asada benefits from the spirit's warm oak and spice; carnitas tacos with salsa verde complement the agave sweetness; aged Manchego cheese mirrors the vanilla notes; ceviche with citrus echoes the fruit character; and churros with cinnamon sugar reinforce the reposado's natural cinnamon overtone.

What sizes does Cabrito Reposado come in? The standard bottle available is the 750ml format, which is the most widely distributed size in the U.S. market.

Is Cabrito Reposado worth the price? Cabrito Reposado positions as a value-tier 100% agave reposado, delivering stone-oven production and American oak aging at a price point well below many competitors — strong value for everyday sipping and cocktail use.

Why Cabrito Reposado?

What sets this reposado apart from the crowded entry-level field is its provenance: Casa Centinela has been making tequila in the Jalisco highlands since the late 1800s, long before the category's modern boom. The 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal confirms the distillery's consistency at this price tier. Stone-oven cooking and roller-mill extraction are traditional methods that many budget brands have abandoned in favor of faster autoclaves and diffusers, yet Centinela maintains them here. For a 100% blue agave reposado with genuine highland character and legitimate heritage behind the label, Cabrito stands as one of the stronger values in the category.