Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Proof Las Races 2024 is a standout expression of bold highland tequila. Rich yet balanced, it combines potent agave depth with barrel-driven complexityideal for aficionados seeking spirit-forward tequila with place-defined soul.

Origins & Overview

• Distilled from blue agave harvested at Rancho Las Races, a highland field in Arandas, Jalisco.

• Aged for 46 months in overused American whiskey barrels, this version is bottled at barrel proof (50.5% ABV) without dilution or chill filtration.

• Each batch blends just a few barrels from a single estate to preserve place-specific nuance and intensity.

Aroma (Nose)

Intensely fragrant and layered: expect cacao, milk chocolate, graphite, apples, cinnamon, prunes, cardamom, sandalwood, tobacco, leather, and pink pepperan opulent sensory introduction to highland agave and barrel influence.

Palate & Texture

• Expression: Bold agave presence meets rich barrel character. The palate brings cooked agave, candied apples, coffee, tobacco, rosemary, dark chocolate, and white pepper.

• Texture: Full-bodied and silky, with generous mouthfeel and lingering spices that reflect its high proof and robust aging.

Finish

Warm and structured, the finish balances savory baking spices, rich oak, softly charred leather whispers, and a lasting echo of agave sweetness and tobacco depth. Its elegant, aromatic, and evocativeideal for contemplative sipping.

Identity & Context

• Positioned among still-strength and high-proof releases, Ochos barrel proof reps challenge lighter reposados by emphasizing intensity and purity without losing agave clarity.

• Celebrated for amplifying Ochos terroir-forward ethos, this release highlights how field origin and barrel strategy shape flavor character.