La Gritona is light on sweetness and retains the aroma and true essence of the plant from which it was distilled. Though LG has rested for 6 months in oak, the taste is herbaceous, with agave notes that have not been “whiskified” by the barreling process. It is a very vegetal tequila, without any oak, pepper, vanilla or dulce de leche that can be associated with a highland reposado. It retains the crisp qualities reminiscent of an excellent silver tequila while still expressing subtle signs of Melly’s deliberate aging. The finish is extremely round with no burn. We recommend it straight with no ice, lime, salt, or mixer. It’s best when paired it with a nice cold Mexican lager or pilsner.

La Gritona drinks like a reposado that refuses to behave. It’s rested, but not rounded off - herbaceous, dry, and stripped of anything sweet or oaky. The agave is front and centre, backed by green capsicum, cut grass, and just a trace of salinity. You won’t find vanilla or caramel here - just clean, vegetal spirit with plenty of attitude. Next to a cold beer like the producers suggest, is where it's at.