Wild Common Tequila Reposado

Wild Common Tequila Reposado 750mL is the bourbon-barrel-rested expression from Cascahuín, the El Arenal distillery whose additive-free bottlings have made it a cult name among agave collectors. It is the bottle to hand a whiskey drinker who insists they don't like tequila.

Process & Profile

Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), the reposado is made by Salvador "Chava" Rosales at NOM 1123 in El Arenal — the town locals call the gateway to tequila country. Agave is slow-roasted for 72 hours in small brick ovens, then crushed two ways: part on the traditional stone tahona, part on a roller mill. The two distillates are blended before resting in used American bourbon barrels, which is where the wood sweetness comes from. Wild Common exists because National Geographic photographer Andy Bardon partnered with the Rosales family at Cascahuín, and the brand's slogan — "Nothing Added, Nothing Lost" — is literal: the release is verified additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker.

On the nose, strong cooked agave leads, followed by buttered toast, warm honey, soft oak, and a faint vanilla lift from the barrel.

On the palate, the texture turns chewy and caramel-like, with tangerine brightness, warm stone fruit jam, a subtle nuttiness, and a pop of cinnamon-stick spice cutting through.

The finish is long, full-bodied and sweet, with cooked agave holding on well after the barrel spice fades.

What separates the reposado from the Wild Common blanco is not simply time in wood — the barrels are ex-bourbon rather than new oak, so the wood rounds the spirit instead of overwriting it. The dual-milling decision is also unusual at this price: tahona-crushed tequila is normally reserved for far more expensive bottlings, and blending it with roller-mill distillate delivers rustic texture without the cost of an all-tahona run.

Serve neat in a copita, or over one large cube. It makes an excellent tequila Old Fashioned, where the barrel sweetness carries agave syrup and bitters, and pairs well with grilled carne asada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this tequila?
An additive-free reposado from Cascahuín (NOM 1123) in El Arenal, Jalisco, rested in used American bourbon barrels.

What are the specs?
43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL, 100% Blue Weber agave, distilled at NOM 1123.

What does it taste like?
Cooked agave, buttered toast and honey on the nose; chewy caramel, tangerine, stone fruit and cinnamon on the palate, with a long sweet finish.

How should you enjoy it?
Neat in a copita, or in a tequila Old Fashioned with agave syrup and bitters.

Why is this release notable?
It blends tahona-milled and roller-milled distillates — a technique normally reserved for far pricier tequila — and is verified additive-free by Tequila Matchmaker.