El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila 750mL

El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila

Extra Reposado Tequila | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | 750mL | 100% Blue Weber Agave | 11 Months Aged | Ex-Bourbon American Oak & Ex-Red Wine French Oak Barrels

Process & Profile

El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila is an extra reposado tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco. Produced at Casa Tequilera de Arandas, NOM 1499, this XR expression is designed to sit between a classic reposado and an añejo, offering extended barrel aging while keeping bright agave character at the center.

The tequila is aged for 11 months in a blend of ex-bourbon American oak barrels and ex-red wine French oak barrels. The American oak side brings vanilla, caramel, warm spice, and smooth barrel sweetness, while the French red wine oak adds fruit, floral notes, complexity, and a softer finish.

The profile is smooth, rich, and balanced, with cooked agave, sweet baking spice, herbs, ripe fruit, vanilla, caramel, delicate florals, and light oak. For customers looking for a premium reposado tequila, wine-barrel-influenced tequila, or a smooth sipping tequila with extra aging, El Cristiano Reposado XR is a standout bottle.

Tasting Notes

• Sweet cooked agave and ripe fruit on the nose
• Herbs, delicate florals, vanilla, and caramel
• Smooth texture with soft barrel sweetness
• Light oak and gentle baking spice
• Fresh fruit and subtle red wine cask influence
• Clean finish with sweetness, spice, agave, and oak

What Makes It Special

• Extra reposado tequila aged for 11 months
• Made from 100% Blue Weber agave
• Produced at Casa Tequilera de Arandas, NOM 1499
• Highland Jalisco tequila from the Arandas region
• Aged in both ex-bourbon American oak and ex-red wine French oak barrels
• Balanced profile with cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, herbs, fruit, florals, and spice
• Strong choice for sipping neat, serving over ice, or mixing into premium tequila cocktails
• Great option for fans of smooth reposado tequila with added barrel complexity

How to Enjoy

El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila is best enjoyed neat in a tequila glass so the cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, fruit, florals, and oak notes can open gradually. Let it rest briefly before sipping to bring out more sweetness, spice, and red wine barrel character.

It can also be served over a large ice cube for a smoother, slower pour. For cocktails, use it in a reposado margarita, tequila sour, Oaxacan Old Fashioned, tequila Old Fashioned, or a premium paloma where the vanilla, caramel, fruit, and oak can add extra depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila taste like?
   El Cristiano Reposado XR tastes smooth and balanced, with cooked agave, ripe fruit, herbs, delicate florals, vanilla, caramel, light oak, baking spice, and a clean sweet finish.
2. How long is El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila aged?
   El Cristiano Reposado XR is aged for 11 months in ex-bourbon American oak and ex-red wine French oak barrels.
3. What proof is El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila?
   El Cristiano Reposado XR is commonly bottled at 40% ABV, which equals 80 proof.
4. What does XR mean in El Cristiano Reposado XR?
   XR refers to El Cristiano’s extra reposado style, aged longer than many standard reposado tequilas for added depth, sweetness, and barrel complexity.
5. Where can I buy El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila?
   You can buy El Cristiano Reposado XR Tequila directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium reposado tequila, extra reposado tequila, and luxury agave spirits.