Cenote Ahumado Reposado Tequila

Cenote Ahumado Reposado is a small-batch, smoked reposado crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave in Jalisco. Roasted over a wood fire then rested in oak, it blends mezcal-inspired smokiness with refined reposado elegance. Vanilla, caramel and warm spice meet gentle hickory and ripe agave, all presented in a striking, modern bottle—equally compelling for collectors, gifting and elevated sipping.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Inviting wisps of bonfire smoke lift from sweet cooked agave, vanilla and clover honey. The palate flows smoothly with caramel, toasted oak and baking spice, accented by citrus peel and a subtle pepper warmth. A measured hickory echo lingers, balanced by clean minerality for a poised, lingering finish.

Key Details

• Distillery: Fábrica de Tequilas Finos (NOM 1472)
• Type: Smoked Reposado Tequila
• Region: Jalisco, Mexico
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 700ml
• Agave Type: 100% Blue Weber (Agave Azul Tequilana Weber)
• Signature Serve: Neat or Over Ice

Cocktail Pairings

A Tommy’s Smoky Margarita (agave nectar, lime) spotlights its caramel-smoke glow. A Smoky Paloma with fresh grapefruit and a rosemary sprig sings at sundown. Try an Oaxaca Old Fashioned (drop of mezcal optional) for layered depth, a Smoked Tequila Sour for silky spice, a Highball with soda and orange oils for lift, or a Smoked Manhattan riff with bitters and a brandied cherry.

Craftsmanship & Story

Inspired by historic tequilero methods, the agave piñas are roasted over a wood fire before crushing and fermentation—bridging tequila tradition with mezcal-style smoke. The spirit is double-distilled and rested for over two months in oak to harmonise sweetness, spice and gentle hickory. Cenote draws artesian well water at the base of the Jalisco volcano and is guided by Master Distiller Arturo Fuentes.

Special Features

Wood-fire roasted agave for nuanced, elegant smoke; reposado ageing in oak for vanilla-caramel polish; small-batch production that preserves bright agave character; a bold black bottle with design flourishes that make it a standout on the back-bar—built to impress both neat and in citrus-led classics.

Recognition & Accolades

This tequila has earned international attention and competition success:

• IWSC 2023 — Bronze (Reposado/Aged)
• Tastings.com 2023 — Rated 84/100 (review)
• New York International Spirits Competition 2023 — Silver (listing)
• Launch coverage across BevNET & industry press (2023)
• Retail and critic features highlighting its mezcal-inspired roasting
• Ongoing distribution listings underscoring premium positioning

Consistent notes praise its balanced smoke, silky texture and gift-worthy presentation.

Food Pairing

Charred pineapple tacos al pastor; citrus-cured kingfish with chilli and coriander; grilled prawn skewers with lime and sea salt; orange-glazed pork with toasted sesame; smoky roasted kumara with ancho and honey; aged manchego with spiced nuts; or dark chocolate with cinnamon—each amplifies the vanilla-oak sweetness and elegant hickory warmth.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Distinctive, modern and effortlessly polished—Cenote Ahumado Reposado is a striking gift for milestone celebrations and a refined addition to the collector’s bar, equally at home neat, over ice or in statement cocktails.

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