Reposado

The reposados have been "rested" in oak for at least two months, but less than one year. They are generally smoother than the blancos, with a light straw color, but have more of the agave flavor than the anejos.

 

Brand

Taste

Price

Casa Noble Reposado

Without a doubt the best reposado I have tried. Subtle earthy aroma, very smooth agave flavor with slight woody aftertaste. NOM 1137

$$

Cabo Wabo Reposado

This is an excellent reposado, starts sweet with a strong finish. This is one of the best reposados I have tried. NOM 1426

$$

 El Tesoro Reposado

Subtle agave aroma with smooth, dry, earthy flavor. Highly recommended.

 $$

 Hussongs Reposado

This is also a great little reposado, nice burn at first then smoother with good strong agave flavor. NOM 1143

$$

Milagro Reposado

Pale straw color with crisp agave and alcohol aroma. Good strong burn lingering on the gums with a sweet aftertaste. NOM 1420

$$

 Galardon Reposado

Crisp alcohol and agave aroma with a warm sweet flavor and slight full mouth burn. NOM 1102

$$

 El Jimador Reposado

Nice earthy agave aroma with good full mouth alcohol burn. Slightly bitter.

 $

 La Perseverancia Reposado

Sharp alcohol aroma with warm sweet taste. Slight alcohol aftertaste. NOM 1102

 $$

Herradura Reposada

Good top shelf tequila, not as smooth as some others, but great for a top shelf margarita.

$$

Tenoch Reposado

Strong alcohol aroma, initial sweet flavor with moderate lingering throat burn, slightly "mediciney" aftertaste. Cap is a small shot glass. NOM 1360

$$

 Hornitos Reposado

Strong alcohol aroma, slightly sweet and reasonably smooth but not a lot of taste, slight aftertaste and slightly bitter at back of throat.

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Buscadores Reposado

Sharp alcohol aroma with a slight dry burn and bitter aftertaste. Makes a good margarita. NOM 1414

$

Cazadores Reposado

Not as smooth as the others, with more of an alcohol burn. 

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