Cascahuin Reposado

The Cascahuin company was started in 1904 by Salvador Rosales Briseño in the town of El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico - the home of tequila - where it is still produced today in their distillery that was built in 1955. The business has remained in the family, afterwards being passed on to his son Salvador Rosales Torres, and grandson Salvador "Chava" Rosales Trejo after that.

Cascahuin is known in the region of Jalisco for being a remarkable top-tier premium tequila, recognised as one of the best. Over the years there have been new technological advancements in how tequila is manufactured and the equipment that’s used, but what’s so special about Cascahuin is how dedicated they’ve been to sticking to the authentic traditional Mexican ways of producing tequila, valuing a high-quality product over ‘doing it the easy way’.

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila rests in oak barrels for 6 to 8 months giving it that beautiful crispy oaky taste (as well the straw-yellow colour).

What makes the Cascahuin Reposado Tequila special?

One of the ways that Cascahuin has retained its ‘old school’ Mexican way - the real way - to make Cascahuin Reposado Tequila is by continuing to use a ‘Tahona wheel’ for production, also known as a ‘Tahona stone’. This is typically made of volcanic rock, and was traditionally pulled by a horse to crush the cooked agave to release the sweet juice known as ‘aguamiel’ (honey water) so it can then be turned into tequila. To avoid the risk of any animals being mistreated, Cascahuin now uses a machine to pull the Tahona wheel instead. Using a Tahona wheel isn’t exactly the quickest process (other producers use machines and grinder to extract the aguamiel), but it improves the quality and taste of tequila by preserving the natural sweetness and taste of the agave.

Do you know how else Cascahuin ensures their tequila is high quality? They use deep well spring water which has a massive impact on the flavour and character of the tequila. This type of water has a really high level of purity because it’s naturally filtered through rock and soil, containing minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium which can add a subtle taste to the tequila.

Aside from the purity of the water, Cascahuin takes it that extra step further to ensure that high quality by adding no preservatives, additives or artificial sweeteners whatsoever.

Cascahuin have kept up the tradition of using copper distillation pots because copper is such a great heat conductor and thus has a large impact on improving the taste and quality of the final products. In comparison, most other manufacturers have switched to stainless steel pots as they are cheaper, easier to clean and so cheaper to use.

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila tasting notes

Nose: Honey and vanilla scents, with an aroma of cooked agave and earthy/dry land essences.

Taste: A balanced palate of sweet cooked agave, vanilla and wood (from having aged in American oak barrels).

Aftertaste: Silky finish, hints of agave, pepper and caramel.

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila Appearance

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila is clear in colour with a slightly straw-yellow hint from having aged in an oak barrel for 6-8 months.

What is the Cascahuin Reposado Tequila volume/size?

700ml

What is the alcohol percentage and proof of Cascahuin Reposado Tequila?

• 40% ABV
• 80 Proof

Where does Cascahuin Reposado Tequila come from?

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila is from the town of El Arenal in Jalisco, Mexico.

The producer of Cascahuin Reposado Tequila  

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila is produced by the family-owned ‘Cascahuin’, founded in 1904 by Salvador Rosales Briseño and has stayed in the family ever since. The family’s been producing tequila for over a hundred years and are one of the best in the region, keeping to the authentic artisanal tequila-producing Mexican tradition to ensure they only produce the highest quality tequila.

How to enjoy Cascahuin Reposado Tequila  

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila can be enjoyed on the rocks, without any mixer, and with salt or lime. With its clean and smooth taste, you can enjoy it straight, or use it to compliment a cocktail such as the one we shared below.

Cascahuin Reposado Tequila cocktail ideas

Fancy a cocktail? Give the Smoky Reposado Margarita a go! This cocktail is a perfect way to compliment the smoky oak flavours of the Cascahuin Reposado Tequila:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Cascahuín Reposado Tequila
  
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
  
• 1/2 oz agave syrup or simple syrup
  
• 1/2 oz mezcal
  
• Lime wedge for garnish
  
• Salt for rimming (optional)
  

Directions:

1. Rim a glass with salt if desired. 
   
2. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside.
   
3. Put Cascahuín Reposado Tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and mezcal into a shaker and shake well with ice.
   
4. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

Salut!