LaGritona Reposado: The All-Women Tequila Brand You Should Be Buying

Behind the Pour

LaGritona Tequila is produced entirely by women at every level of the supply chain — from the jimadoras who harvest the agave in Arandas, Jalisco to the distillery team to administration. Founded by Kim Bryden, the brand operates in the Los Altos Highlands region with 100% Blue Weber agave. The name means 'the shouting woman' or 'the loud woman' — an assertion, not an apology. Crystal and Roger's case is simple: this tequila deserves more shelf presence and more purchase consideration than it currently gets.

What You'll Discover

• All-women production in the tequila industry: The tequila industry — like most of the spirits industry — is historically male-dominated at every production level. LaGritona's all-women supply chain, from agave harvest to bottling, is an extremely rare distinction. Kim Bryden built a production structure that reflects a deliberate values commitment.
• The name: 'La Gritona' means 'the shouting woman' — a name that historically carried negative connotation and that the brand reclaims as a statement of confidence and pride. In a category where women are underrepresented, the name is the brand's first act of assertion.
• The terroir: Arandas, Jalisco sits in the Los Altos (Highlands) region — higher elevation (approximately 2,000 meters), reddish clay soil, and a cooler climate than lowland Jalisco. Highland Blue Weber agave grows larger and develops more sugar than lowland agave, producing a sweeter, fruitier blanco and a richer reposado.
• The reposado: Rested two to four months in American oak barrels. Lighter oak influence than an añejo, more structure than a blanco. The Highlands agave sweetness and fruit are still present; the barrel adds vanilla and mild spice without dominating.
• The practical argument: Beyond the cultural and production story, Crystal and Roger evaluate whether the reposado delivers at its price point — because the recommendation has to stand on the liquid.

A Moment of Pourspective

La Gritona. The shouting woman. The brand chose the name that the industry would have used to dismiss it and made it the identity. The tequila inside is the part of that statement that cannot be argued with.

Explore the Conversation

The LaGritona episode is one of TLC's more culturally resonant reviews. Crystal brings genuine investment in the question of representation in the spirits industry — not just as a talking point, but as an organizing principle for which brands her platform highlights. Kim Bryden's founding vision is the episode's most compelling structural detail. An all-women supply chain is not achieved by accident or easily maintained — it is a specific, sustained commitment that requires recruiting, development, and organizational discipline. Crystal notes this as evidence of purpose-built production rather than marketing strategy. The Highlands terroir discussion is the episode's most technically grounding section. Crystal explains why elevation and soil composition matter for Blue Weber agave development, which gives the flavor discussion a specific foundation — the sweetness and fruit in the LaGritona reposado are not marketing adjectives, they are terroir outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is LaGritona Tequila? LaGritona is a reposado tequila produced in Arandas, Jalisco, by an all-women production team at every supply chain level. Founded by Kim Bryden. lagritonatequila.com
• What does 'La Gritona' mean? 'The shouting woman' or 'the loud woman' in Spanish — historically a disparaging term that the brand reclaims as a statement of confidence and pride.
• Is LaGritona all-women owned and produced? Yes — from jimadoras (agave harvesters) to distillery team to administration, every production role is filled by women. An extremely rare distinction in the tequila industry.
• What is the Los Altos Highlands terroir? The Highlands region of Jalisco (including Arandas) is higher elevation, with reddish clay soil and a cooler climate. Highland agave grows larger and sweeter than lowland agave, producing a distinct flavor profile: more fruit and sweetness in the blanco, more structure in the reposado.

Episode at a Glance

• Spirit reviewed: LaGritona Reposado Tequila
• Hosts: Crystal and Roger
• Runtime: 10 minutes, 53 seconds
• Category: Tequila & Mezcal
• Notable: All-women production at every supply chain level, founded by Kim Bryden, Arandas Jalisco