About the product
Casta Pasion Reposado "Gusano Real" represents a premium tequila experience with its distinctive Royal Worm presentation. This reposado expression delivers smooth, aged character with the complexity that comes from proper barrel maturation. The iconic gusano real adds a unique cultural touch to this spirit. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an authentic, memorable tequila with heritage and craftsmanship. Available for in-store pickup only.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste & Sensory Profile
- Nose: Highly aromatic. It leads with cooked agave and fresh citrus, followed by a heavy influence of new oak, vanilla, and honey.
- Palate: Lush and medium-bodied. It has a "woody" character that is more pronounced than most reposados. You'll taste sweet spices, butterscotch, and a distinct pop of black pepper.
- Finish: Smooth and warming. It leaves a lingering trail of toasted oak and dry fruit.
Food Pairings
Because of its heavy oak and spicy pepper notes, it pairs best with bold flavors:
- Savory: Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Chili. The citrus notes in the tequila enhance the seafood, while the pepper finish matches the chili heat.
- Classic: Slow-Roasted Pork (Carnitas). The fatty, salty pork is perfectly cut by the tequila’s acidity and oak-driven vanilla.
- Sweet: Caramel Flan. The butterscotch and honey notes in the reposado are a natural mirror to Mexican caramel desserts.
- The "Showstopper" Serve: This bottle is a "conversation piece." Serve it neat in a wide-rimmed glass to appreciate the aroma, or use it for a "Premium Margarita" where the quality of the agave can shine.
About the brand
Based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Casta Pasion is known for combining high-quality 100% Blue Agave spirits with extreme artisan glasswork. Their "Worm" series is their most famous, though they also produce bottles containing glass agave plants.
