123 Organic Tequila #2 Reposado

123 Organic Tequila #2 Reposado is a 100% organic blue agave reposado tequila bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml hand-blown recycled glass bottle. Awarded 96 points by Tasting Panel Magazine, this expression stands apart through its dual USDA and EU organic certification and a production philosophy rooted in sustainability from soil to shelf.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof)  |  Origin: Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico (Tequila Valley)  |  Aged 6 Months  |  Distillery: Tequila las Americas

Production & Heritage

Tequila las Americas operates as a certified organic distillery in Amatitán, the heart of Jalisco's Tequila Valley. The 100% organic blue agave piñas are slow-cooked for nearly two days in traditional stone ovens before fermentation and distillation, a labor-intensive method that draws out deeper, more complex cooked agave character than industrial autoclaves allow. The spirit then rests for six months in new American white oak barrels, giving it a measured layer of oak influence without overwhelming the agave. Every bottle is individually hand-blown from 100% recycled glass, with labels printed on recycled paper using soy-based ink — a commitment to sustainability that extends well beyond the liquid itself.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Simmered cooked agave leads, followed by quiet vanilla, fresh grass, and a subtle vegetal earthiness. Butterscotch and gentle oak develop as the tequila opens up in the glass.

Taste: The entry is buttery and agave-forward, with a lemon-peel brightness that lifts the mid-palate. A distinctive trio of salted caramel, crème brûlée, and toffee emerges alongside dry oak tannins, baking spices, ripe fruit, and a building black pepper warmth that carries the palate to its peak.

Finish: The finish is lasting and slightly dry, with oak tannins and peppery spice trailing off alongside residual notes of butterscotch and cooked agave. A clean, mineral quality lingers at the very end.

How to Drink 123 Reposado

Neat or with a single ice cube is the best way to appreciate the full spectrum of cooked agave and caramel character here. A few drops of water can further open the butterscotch and vanilla notes. For cocktails, the 123 Reposado holds its own in three standouts: a Reposado Old Fashioned, where the toffee and oak stand up beautifully to bitters and agave syrup; a Paloma, where its lemon-peel brightness pairs naturally with grapefruit soda; and a Tommy's Margarita, where the buttery agave core adds richness beyond what a blanco provides.

Best For

• Gifting to an environmentally conscious spirits enthusiast
• Side-by-side tasting flights comparing organic and conventional reposados
• Sipping neat after a dinner party as a conversation-starting digestif
• Upgrading reposado-based cocktails with a cleaner, more complex base spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 123 Reposado taste like? The dominant profile is buttery cooked agave layered with salted caramel, crème brûlée, and toffee, supported by dry oak tannins, peppery spice, and a bright citrus note reminiscent of lemon peel.

How does 123 Reposado compare to Casamigos Reposado? Both are smooth, accessible reposados, but 123 Reposado leans more agave-forward and spicier due to its stone-oven cooking and new American white oak aging, while Casamigos tends toward a sweeter, more caramel-dominant profile. The 123 also carries USDA and EU organic certification, which Casamigos does not.

Is 123 Reposado good for sipping neat? Yes — the six months of oak aging rounds out the spirit enough for comfortable neat sipping, and its 96-point score from Tasting Panel Magazine reflects a complexity that rewards slow, deliberate tasting.

Where is 123 Reposado made? It is produced at Tequila las Americas, a certified organic distillery in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico, situated in the renowned Tequila Valley.

What foods pair well with 123 Reposado? Grilled shrimp tacos complement its peppery spice; aged Manchego cheese mirrors the toffee and butterscotch tones; dark chocolate with sea salt echoes the salted caramel notes; pork carnitas match the buttery agave richness; and flan or crème brûlée desserts amplify the caramelized sugar character already present in the spirit.

What sizes does 123 Reposado come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, individually hand-blown from 100% recycled glass.

Is 123 Reposado worth the price? It positions as a mid-to-upper-shelf reposado, and the dual organic certification, sustainable packaging, and 96-point critical score place it firmly in premium territory with tangible quality and ethical production to back up the price.

Why 123 Reposado?

The 96 points from Tasting Panel Magazine put this among the highest-rated organic reposados available. Dual certification under both USDA and EU organic standards is uncommon in the tequila category and ensures that no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers touch the agave at any stage. The nearly two-day stone-oven cook is a traditional technique that many larger distilleries have abandoned in favor of speed, and it produces a depth of cooked agave flavor that shortcuts cannot replicate. Combined with hand-blown recycled glass bottles and soy-ink labels, the 123 Reposado delivers a genuinely distinctive product where sustainability and serious quality coexist without compromise.