ArteNOM Selección de 1414 Tequila Reposado is a rare window into the artistry of regional tequila. Sourced from the renowned NOM 1414 distillery, this reposado is crafted by the Rosales family of the legendary El Llano distillery in the highlands of Jalisco. Aged for just under a year in ex bourbon casks, it balances the raw vibrancy of agave with mellow oak refinement. Each sip reflects a single distiller’s philosophy, a true curated collection of distillers, not a house blend.

ArteNOM Selección de 1414 Tequila Reposado
Brand: ArteNOM | Category: Reposado Tequila | ABV: 40% | Origin: Jalisco Highlands, Mexico | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright and inviting. Roasted agave leads with accents of vanilla bean, ripe pineapple, and toasted almonds, followed by gentle cinnamon and citrus peel, fresh and rounded.
Palate: Smooth and elegant. Notes of baked agave, sweet oak, butterscotch, and light pepper unfold over a soft, silky body. Balanced and warm, with a gentle sweetness and herbal lift.
Finish: Clean and enduring. Fades with hints of spiced caramel, baked fruit, and subtle minerality, polished, with a whisper of highland air.

Production Details:
Distilled at NOM 1414 (El Llano) in the highlands of Arandas using brick oven-roasted agave, crushed via roller mill and tahona stone, then naturally fermented with ambient yeasts and classical music playing in the fermentation room, believed to encourage yeast activity. Aged in ex-bourbon American oak barrels for 8 to 10 months before bottling at 40% ABV with zero additives.

Perfect For:
Sipping slowly on a warm evening, pairing with light appetizers, or gifting to a tequila lover who values single distillery expressions. A beautiful bridge between blanco brightness and añejo depth.

Expert Notes:
Part of the celebrated ArteNOM series curated by Jake Lustig, this reposado stands out for its finesse and transparency. A favorite among agave purists and bartenders alike, thanks to its honest expression of terroir and careful cask integration.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Silky, clean, and full of character, the best reposado I’ve had in years."
🗣️ "You can taste the agave, the oak, the highlands, it’s all in perfect harmony."
🗣️ "Incredible value for a tequila this refined. A must-have for real aficionados."

Interesting Fact:
Unlike most brands, ArteNOM doesn’t make its own tequila, it curates rare releases from Mexico’s most respected distilleries. Each bottle bears the distillery’s NOM number and serves as a passport to that maker’s unique style.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tequila nosing glass or wine glass at room temperature. For a food pairing, try with grilled shrimp, roasted corn, or aged Manchego cheese. Add a drop of water to reveal more citrus and floral tones.

Distillery Background:
Distilled at El Llano, one of Jalisco’s oldest active distilleries, under the Rosales family, the makers behind Tequila Cimarron and Siembra Azul. Their approach blends tradition with innovation, crafting tequila with patience, pride, and a deep respect for agave’s heritage.