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PUBLISH DATE: April 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot Springs tequila hunters and bourbon crossover fans may want to make a stop at Five Star Liquor<\/a> after a new bottle quietly hit shelves this week. First Spotted at Five Star Liquor on April 30, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coraz\u00f3n Tequila\u2019s Single Barrel<\/strong><\/a> Reposado aged in Eagle Rare bourbon barrels<\/strong> has officially landed in Arkansas, with Five Star Liquor offering bottles at $42.99<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release combines two worlds that rarely collide this directly: traditional Highland tequila and Kentucky bourbon barrel finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This particular Coraz\u00f3n expression starts as a 100% agave reposado tequila<\/strong> produced at NOM 1103<\/a><\/strong>, the historic Casa San Mat\u00edas distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, before undergoing additional aging in barrels that previously held Eagle Rare Bourbon bourbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Arkansas drinkers, that makes this one of the more interesting crossover bottles currently on shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Five Star Liquor – 04\/30\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Makes Coraz\u00f3n Eagle Rare Barrel Reposado Different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reposado tequila is traditionally aged between two months and one year in oak, but barrel selection changes everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, Coraz\u00f3n is taking mature tequila and letting it rest inside used Eagle Rare bourbon barrels, adding bourbon-influenced layers of vanilla, caramel, oak spice, and darker sweetness over the natural cooked agave profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That matters because Eagle Rare barrels previously held a bourbon aged at least 10 years, meaning the wood is deeply seasoned and rich with bourbon character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For whiskey drinkers easing into tequila, this creates an easier bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For tequila drinkers, it offers something more layered than a standard reposado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At $42.99<\/strong>, it also lands well below what many barrel-finished specialty tequilas command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Distillery Behind Coraz\u00f3n: Casa San Mat\u00edas (NOM 1103)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coraz\u00f3n Tequila is produced at Casa San Mat\u00edas<\/strong>, one of Mexico\u2019s oldest operating tequila houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1886<\/strong>, Casa San Mat\u00edas has more than 130 years of tequila-making history in the Highlands of Jalisco, making it one of the oldest tequila producers still operating today. The distillery remains family-led and is currently overseen by master tequilera Carmen Villarreal, one of the most respected names in modern tequila production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That matters because Casa San Mat\u00edas is not a contract facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a legacy tequila house with deep production roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Highland region of Jalisco is known for sweeter agave character due to mineral-rich red soil and higher elevation, often producing fruitier, softer tequila profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coraz\u00f3n has become increasingly known for experimenting with bourbon barrel finishes, helped in part by its connection to Sazerac, the parent company behind both Coraz\u00f3n and Eagle Rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That relationship makes these barrel-finishing programs far more intentional than simple cask sourcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Release Matters in Arkansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arkansas tequila demand continues to grow, but barrel-finished tequila remains relatively uncommon compared to standard blanco, reposado, and a\u00f1ejo offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That makes bottles like Coraz\u00f3n Eagle Rare Barrel Reposado stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For bourbon collectors who already chase Buffalo Trace products, seeing Eagle Rare barrels influence tequila creates instant curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For tequila drinkers, it\u2019s a chance to explore what bourbon wood can add without moving into the much higher-priced extra a\u00f1ejo market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for Hot Springs shoppers, Five Star Liquor continues to be one of the most active Arkansas stores bringing in unusual limited spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottle Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brand:<\/strong> Coraz\u00f3n Tequila
Expression:<\/strong> Single Barrel Reposado
Barrel Finish:<\/strong> Eagle Rare Bourbon Barrels
Price:<\/strong> $42.99
NOM:<\/strong> 1103
Region:<\/strong> Jalisco, Mexico
Agave:<\/strong> 100% Blue Weber Agave
Distillery:<\/strong> Casa San Mat\u00edas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Five Star Liquor – 04\/30\/2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with many specialty finished spirits, quantities appear limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for one, check with Five Star Liquor directly before making the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Arkansas shoppers, this is one of those bottles that may not sit long once bourbon fans realize what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address
Five Star Liquor
2518 Park Ave Suite A
Hot Springs, AR 71901<\/p>\n\n\n\n