1 / 6El Rayo Reposado Tequila, 100% Blue Agave, 40% ABV, 70cl
EL RAYO HA VUELTO: El Rayo Reposado Tequila is presented as a 100% blue agave spirit, made in Mexico and rested for seven months in American white oak whisky barrels. Its stated warm, mellow profile and suggested tonic-and-grapefruit serve may suit buyers seeking a reposado for mixed drinks as well as sipping.
At a glance
- Made from 100% blue agave and described as a single-ingredient spirit.
- Rested for seven months in American white oak whisky barrels.
- Suggested as a tequila-and-tonic serve with grapefruit, as well as for margaritas according to customer feedback.
- Bottle designed by Mexican artist Mario Ballesteros, according to the listing.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The seven-month oak resting and listed cinnamon, herb and bitter-orange notes give buyers a specific flavour profile to consider.
- The listing presents tonic and grapefruit as a straightforward alternative serve to a gin and tonic.
- Customer feedback reports positive experiences with the taste, smoothness, bottle appearance and cocktails.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Type | Reposado Tequila |
|---|---|
| Agave | 100% natural blue agave |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV |
| Bottle size | 70cl |
| Origin | Made in Mexico |
| Barrel ageing | Softened over 7 months in American white oak whisky barrels |
| Suggested serve | Simply top with tonic and garnish with grapefruit for your perfect El Rayo and Tonic. |
|---|---|
| Listed flavour notes | golden caramel colour and a rich, nutty complexity. Notes of aromatic spices give way to flavours of cinnamon, fresh herbs and bitter orange. |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights smooth, enjoyable taste and a pleasant aftertaste, along with positive impressions of the bottle and reports that it works well with tonic and grapefruit or in margaritas. Buyers also describe it as good value, though these perceptions are not a guarantee of individual preference. The supplied rating pattern is strongly positive overall, but ratings alone do not establish why customers rated it as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers are reported to praise the taste, smoothness and pleasant aftertaste.
- Feedback praises the bottle's appearance and its use in tonic-and-grapefruit drinks and margaritas.
- Customers are reported to appreciate its value.
Frequently asked questions
What is El Rayo Reposado made from?
The listing describes it as a single-ingredient spirit made from 100% natural blue agave.
How is this reposado aged?
The listing says it is softened for seven months in American white oak whisky barrels.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests topping the tequila with tonic and garnishing with grapefruit. Customer feedback also mentions margaritas.
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