Arette Suave Reposado Tequila

$168.00
Overview

Reposado Tequila · 100% Blue Weber Agave · Highlands, Jalisco · 38% ABV

Arette Suave Reposado is the approachable middle of the Arette range, rested for 11 months in ex-bourbon barrels. That's close to the añejo threshold, and it shows in the depth, without losing the agave freshness that makes the Blanco worth drinking.

Fermented in El Llano's original cement vats with a proprietary house yeast, then bottled additive-free at 38% ABV. Smooth, polished, and honest.

Product Details

Production Process

Suave Reposado emphasises fermentation control and restrained aging for maximum smoothness:

  • 100% Blue Weber agave from the Highlands of Jalisco
  • Brick oven cooked at 120°C for optimal sugar conversion
  • Fermented in El Llano's original cement vat with house yeast for six to seven days
  • Double distilled in stainless steel pot stills with copper condensers
  • Aged for 11 months in ex-bourbon barrels, adding warmth and cohesion without overt wood influence
  • Bottled additive-free at 38% ABV

Product Specifications

  • Brand: Arette
  • Type: Reposado Tequila
  • Volume: 700ml
  • ABV: 38%
  • Origin: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico
  • Distillery: El Llano (NOM 1109)
  • Aging: 11 months in ex-bourbon barrels
  • Agave: 100% Blue Weber
Tasting Notes

Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, and light caramel, with a touch of cinnamon and soft oak.

Palate: Smooth and medium-bodied, with sweet agave, butterscotch, and gentle baking spice. Light citrus peel underneath.

Finish: Clean and warm, with lingering vanilla and a soft peppery note.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 100% estate-grown Blue Weber agave, Highlands Jalisco
  • Additive-free
  • 11 months in ex-bourbon barrels, close to the añejo threshold
  • Fermented in original cement vats with proprietary house yeast
  • Fifth-generation Orendain family production
  • Genuine value at an honest price
Distillery Information

Arette is produced at El Llano Distillery (NOM 1109) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, by the Orendain family, now in its fifth generation. Founded in 1900, El Llano is the oldest family-owned tequila distillery still in operation.

The Suave Reposado is fermented in the distillery's original cement vats using a proprietary house yeast strain, a technique that ties every bottle back to the brand's history. Rather than chasing modern trends, El Llano focuses on process, patience, and flavour integrity.

To learn more about the distillery, visit our El Llano Distillery Guide.

Who this bottle is for

This bottle is for the tequila drinker who wants something smoother and more rounded than a blanco, without committing to the heavier oak of a full añejo. The 11-month barrel time sits right at the upper end of reposado territory, making it a natural bridge for anyone stepping up through the Arette range. It's also a good pick for people who say they don't usually like tequila, the cement vat fermentation and additive-free production give it a clean, honest profile that tends to change minds.

How to enjoy

Best neat or over a single large cube to let the vanilla and oak open up. Works well in a Paloma or a classic Margarita too, where the smooth profile holds up without getting lost. Easy to reach for either way.

Why we curate it

At Tequila Brothers, we recommend Arette Suave Reposado for customers who want:

  • A smooth, approachable reposado that doesn't rely on additives
  • Extended barrel time without stepping up to añejo prices
  • The character of cement vat fermentation and house yeast
  • Real family-made tequila from a genuinely historic distillery

This is the tequila we pour when someone says they don't usually like tequila. Smoothness achieved honestly, through process, not additives.