G4 Reposado is a reposado tequila from the G4 (Fourth Generation Camarena) line that balances strong agave character with gentle wood influence. Aged about six months in used bourbon/Tennessee whiskey barrels, it offers cooked agave, oak, vanilla & spice approachable yet nuanced. Good neat, on the rocks, or in tequila-forward cocktails.

Critic & Review Scores & Quotes for G4 Reposado

Source Score / Rating Key Descriptions & Flavor Notes Tastings.com (professional reviewer) 94 points Very delicate barrel influence with a deft touch rounding out and highlighting the agave characteristics, giving way to an herbal, spicy, and slightly smoky treat. Notes include: wet straw, grass clippings, chives; lime salted caramel; white pepper; vanilla lemon meringue; cinnamon sugar cookie; rosemary. Wine Enthusiast 94 points The zesty jalapeo aroma and sweet tomato undercurrent suggests what is to come. The savory palate delivers fresh mint, basil, jalapeo and green pepper, finishing with a hint of black pepper smoothed by vanilla-mint sweetness. Tequila Matchmaker / Community Reviews ~ 89 / 100 (many ratings) Reviewers note: Light on the oak and full on the agave, a strong cooked-agave presence, balanced with oak, black pepper, finish thats good for sipping; vegetal & mineral notes; sweet nose.

Key Specs & Production

Feature Detail Producer / Master Distiller Felipe Camarena / G4 Tequilas; made at El Pandillo Distillery in Jess Mara, Los Altos, Jalisco (NOM 1579) Agave 100% Blue Weber Agave Cooking / Crushing Agaves are cooked for ~22 hours in stone ovens, then crushed using a tahona (nicknamed Felipestein) Distillation Distilled twice in copper stills Water Source A mix of collected rainwater and spring water Aging / Barrel Aged ~6 months in used bourbon barrels (and/or very old George Dickel Tennessee whiskey barrels in some lots) ABV / Proof 40% ABV (80 proof)

Tasting Profile

Aspect Notes Nose / Aroma Strong cooked agave, oak, black pepper, heat; also vanilla, caramel, hints of citrus and licorice in many reviews; vegetal/mineral notes. Palate / Taste Agave remains forward, balanced with oak and vanilla; black pepper and warm spice (heat) are present but more subdued than in the nose; some fruit/citrus in certain batches (peach, grapefruit) Finish Smooth, light-to-medium body; warm spice lingers; oak influence softens; good length with subtle woody warmth and pepper / vegetal undertones

What Makes It Special

• Heritage & Craft: Family-run, fourth generation distilling; use of traditional methods (tahona crushing, stone ovens) gives authenticity and agave richness.

• Balanced Wood Influence: The reposado is rested long enough to pick up oak, vanilla, and barrel character, but not so long that it overwhelms the agave core. The used bourbon / Tennessee whiskey barrels add distinct notes without losing the tequilas identity.

• Terroir & Water: Use of rain & spring water, plus the Los Altos region agave, gives freshness, minerality, and floral / herbal layering.

• Great value for a reposado with good barrel influence but still strong agave presence.

• Versatile: good enough to sip neat, but can also be used in premium cocktails or elevated margaritas/tequila-sours.

• Smooth & approachable: the wood softens the spirit, so even those newer to aged tequila can enjoy this without overpowering bite.

Suggested Serving & Pairings

• Neat or with a large ice cube to let it open up.

• Cocktail ideas: Reposado Margarita, Tequila Old Fashioned, or a Paloma with grapefruit to echo citrus notes.

• Food pairings: Grilled meats (pork, chicken), caramelized onion or peach BBQ, spicy or smoky Mexican dishes, sharp cheeses, or citrus desserts.