Tequila Reposado 2016
 


Best Reposado Tequila - 2016

 

The Fifty Best Reposado Tequila Tasting

 

 

The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 20 reposado tequilas with a panel of 17 judges. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. The tequilas were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water, neutral unflavored crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the best. Double-Gold, Gold and Silver medals are awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no bronze medals awarded for this tasting. The tasting notes that follow are summaries of the judges’ opinions, with all replicated commentary eliminated. The municipalities of origin are identified for each brand.



DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Oro de Lidia
(Amititan)

Nose: Butterscotch, honey, rum toffee, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, melon, fruity, sweet agave, vegetal, bell pepper, herbal, mint, pepper, wet stone, ash, oak.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, honey, tropical fruit, peach, citrus, lemon, raisin, flowers, full agave, vegetal, nuts, spice, pepper, cinnamon, oak, wood, smoky, earthy, refreshing.
Finish: Caramel, butterscotch, lemon, papaya, toasted almond, spice, mint, ash, oak, smoky, smooth, well balanced.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



   Oro de Lidia Reposado



Bracero
(Arenal)

Nose: Butterscotch, toffee, vanilla, cream, honey, brown sugar, fruity, papaya, citrus, agave, grass, roots, wine, light.
Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, honey, raisin, brown sugar, fruity, dried fruit, agave, floral, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg, spicy, pepper, oak, wood, smoky, silky, smooth.
Finish: Toffee, fruity, raisin, vanilla, creamy, coffee, spice, oak, smooth, clean, balanced, beautiful, easygoing.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Bracero Reposado



Hotel California
(Zapotlanejo)

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, creamy, honey, lemon, banana, green melon, quince, fruity, dried fruit, vegetal, spicy, smoky.
Palate: Honey, brown sugar, vanilla, fruity, citrus, melon, dried fruit, agave, vegetal, bell pepper, herbaceous, herbal, spice, pepper, earthy, light wood, oak, smooth.
Finish: Honey, melon, almond, pepper, spicy, tobacco, oak, menthol, earthy, smooth.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Hotel California Reposado



Calavera
(Tequila)

Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, candy, light fruit, citrus, lemon, melon, agave, vegetal, Nordic spices, light mint, coffee, cream, butter, pastry.
Palate: Butterscotch, caramel, buttery, vanilla, honey, sugar cane, cotton candy, citrus, herbal, root beer, spice, mint, licorice, anise, coffee, smoke, oak.
Finish: Vanilla, creamy, clove, cinnamon, spice, pepper, licorice, Galliano liqueur, grass, smooth.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Calavera Reposado



Herradura
(Amatitán, Lowlands)

Nose: Molasses, burnt sugar, vanilla, pineapple, citrus, lemon, orange, poached pear, agave, sweet grass, herbaceous, mint, cigar, burnt wood, oak.
Palate: Caramel, honey, vanilla, baked apple, roasted agave, citrus, honeysuckle, herbaceous, grassy, spice, baking spice, allspice, pepper, white pepper, black pepper, anise, tobacco, smoky, balanced.
Finish: Lemon, peppermint, spicy, peppery, white pepper, smooth, flavorful, clean, well balanced.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Herradura Reposado



GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Excellia
(Highlands, Los Altos)

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, honey, candy, citrus, fruit punch, melon, persimmon, full agave, herbal, mint, leather, earth.
Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, cream, honey, lovely fruit, cherry, lemon, lime, citrus, melon, raisin, agave, vegetal, jalapeño, bell pepper, spice, anise, mint, cola, oak, wood, smoky, full flavor.
Finish: Caramel, honey, sugar, citrus, lemon peel, floral, spearmint, spice, grass, coffee, tobacco, smoky, earthy, balanced, fresh, clean, smooth, beautiful.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Excellia Reposado



Suavecito
(Tlajomulco de Zuniga)

Nose: Toffee, caramel, butterscotch, cream,brown sugar, honey, vanilla, lemon, mint, baby powder, mild.
Palate: Butterscotch candy, toffee, caramel, creamy, vanilla, honey, coconut, pear, fruit, lemon bar, agave, flowers, cake, almond, spice, coffee, smooth.
Finish: Honey, vanilla, creamy, coconut ice cream, light marzipan, citrus, floral, vegetal, soft, smooth, very light, perfect.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Suavecito Reposado



Route 66
(Atotonilco El Alto)

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, whipped cream, brown sugar, berries, lemon, citrus, fruity, agave, cactus, vegetal, herbs, hay, almond, spice, mellow.
Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, creamy, vanilla, honey, fruity, citrus, orange, lemon, fig, dried fruit, agave, vegetal, pepper, spicy, coffee, roasted, oak, smoky, smooth, silky, mellow.
Finish: Toffee, fruity, citrus, floral, spice, pepper, oak, cedar, earthy, flavorful, smooth, clean, tickles the tongue.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Route 66 Reposado



Pueblo Viejo
(Zapotlanejo-Tepatitan Acatic)

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, honey, melon, lime, dried fruit, agave, aloe, vegetal, hay, grassy, spice, oak, light cream, buttered rum, bourbon.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, creamy, vanilla, butterscotch, brown sugar, honey, star fruit, melon, lemon, citrus, fruity, agave, green pepper, herb, baking spice, pepper, mint, tobacco, oak, wood, perfectly balanced.
Finish: Orange, spicy, vanilla, grass, coffee, mineral, woody, oak, creamy, smoky, smooth, gentle.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Pueblo Viejo Reposado



Number JUAN

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, candy, clotted cream, banana, cran-apple, cherry, orange, citrus, raisin, fruity, agave, hibiscus, herbal, mint, cinnamon, coffee, charcoal, smoky, oak, white oak.
Palate: Creamy butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, honey, orange, citrus, lemon peel, melon, fruity, dried fruit, agave, hot chili, almond, lapsang souchong tea, mint, coffee, cola.
Finish: Honey, vanilla, creamy, brown sugar, baking spice, pepper, grassy, warm wood, oak, clean, smooth.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Number JUAN Reposado



Agavales
(Tequila)

Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, creamy, fruity, citrus, dried fruit, light agave, vegetal, floral, herbal, almond, dry grass, mineral, ash, menthol, oak, woody.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, honey, creamy, raisin, citrus, melon, agave, vegetal, herbs, bay leaf, nutty, spice, mint, ginger, pepper, grassy, woody, oak, earthy, smoky.
Finish: Honey, agave, jalapeño, ginger, grassy, spicy, peppery, roasted, dry wood, woody, clean, crisp.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Agavales Reposado



Orgullo
(Zapotlanejo-Tepatitan Acatic)

Nose: Butterscotch, honey, lemon candy, jolly rancher, honey, citrus, green apple, dried fruit, agave, vegetal, gentle flowers blooming, herbal, spice, almond, wood.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, pineapple, orange peel, citrus, fruity, sweet corn, graham cracker, almond, floral, herbal, spearmint, allspice, spice, cinnamon, light pepper, cola, tobacco, oak, smooth, complex.
Finish: Honey, agave, fruit, floral, lingering spice, pepper, mint, oak, smooth, well balanced.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Orgullo Reposado



Mar Azul
(Lowlands)

Nose: Butterscotch, honey, vanilla, caramel, lemon, orange, citrus, cherry, pineapple, baked apple, fig, fruity, herbal, vegetal, spearmint, clove, hemp, hay, wood, earthy.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, vanilla, honey, citrus, lime, cherry, tropical fruit, apple, agave, floral, herbal, spicy, mint, cinnamon, coffee, oak, smoke, hemp, earth.
Finish: Brown sugar, fruity, dried fruit, vanilla, creamy, agave, vegetal, spice, pepper, mint, grassy, mocha, oak, smooth.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Mar Azul Reposado



Pura Vida
(Arandas)

Nose: Honey, vanilla, pear, citrus, light agave, cactus, magnolia, herbs, spicy, mineral, ash, woody, oak.
Palate: Caramel, creamy, sweet fruit, lemon, citrus, raisin, date, roasted agave, floral, vine leaves, hibiscus, spice, herb, mint, pepper, grassy, ash, smoke, oak, woody, earthy, smooth, balanced, classic tequila profile.
Finish: Toffee, vanilla, lemon, raisin, agave, floral, almond, grassy, earthy, spicy, flavorful, smooth, clean, mountain spring water.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Pura Vida Gold



Lunazul
(Tequila)

Nose: Sugar cane, vanilla, whipped cream, subtle fruit, lemon, citrus, agave, flowers, mint, pepper, cocoa, ash, balanced.
Palate: Butterscotch, vanilla, sugar cane, caramel, creamy, honey, brown sugar, citrus, fruity, pear, smooth agave, floral, spicy peppers, herbal, vegetal, mint, pepper, earthy, oak, woody, balanced.
Finish: Honey, burnt sugar, caramel, vanilla, spicy, pepper, baking spice, spearmint, mineral, nice, silky, smooth.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Lunazul Reposado



SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Hussong's
(Tequila)

Nose: Toffee, vanilla, creamy, honey, banana, citrus, kaffir lime, fruity, raisin, agave, grass, almond, cayenne, smoke, subtle.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, orange, citrus, quince, banana, dried fruit, floral, herbal, sweet corn, bell pepper, nuts, spice, cinnamon, anise, wintergreen, grass, toasty, light tobacco, oak, wood barrel, smoke, delicate, easy-drinking.
Finish: Honey, light lemony, lemon peel, fruity, raisin, spice, vanilla, pepper, clove, grassy, oak, menthol, earthy, smooth, excellent.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Hussong's Reposado



Centinela
(Arandas)

Nose: Butterscotch, caramel, cotton candy, vanilla, honey, light fruity, lemon, tropical fruit, agave, rice, almond, macadamia nut, cinnamon, honeysuckle, mint.
Palate: Butterscotch, vanilla, cream soda, tropical fruit, lemon, dried fruit, agave, herbal, almond, spice, mint, licorice, earthy, oaky, smoky.
Finish: Caramel, vanilla, buttery, berries, herbaceous, spice, pepper, mint, tobacco, oak, delicate, subtle, mellow, smooth.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Centinela Reposado



Campeón

Nose: Caramel, toffee, creamy, vanilla, honey, fruity, lemon, agave, cactus, herbs, nutty, mint, spicy, baking spice, grassy, wet stone, brine, light smoke, earthy, rum.
Palate: Cotton candy, honey, cream, citrus, lemon, pear, dried fruit, fruity, agave, honeysuckle, lavender, herb, licorice, clove, mineral, fresh, smoky, silky, smooth.
Finish: Caramel, cinnamon, spicy, mineral, crystal clear, smooth, mild, balanced.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Campeón Reposado



Tarantula 100
100 proof  (Tequila)

Nose: Toffee, sugar, lemon, citrus, apple, light fruit, mild agave, vegetal, herbal, minted Berber spice, magnolia, cocoa, oak, mountain air, green forest.
Palate: Orange, citrus, melon, tropical fruit, strong agave, ginger, mint, anise, spice, pepper, tobacco, oak, woody, earthy.
Finish: Citrus, spicy, cinnamon, pepper, mint, smooth.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Tarantula 100 Reposado



512
(Tequila)

Nose: Pear, fruity, orange, citrus, raisin, agave, vegetal, green pepper, vanilla, mineral, rested oak, smoke, ash.
Palate: Butterscotch, vanilla, creamy, honey, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, melon, agave, white tea, floral, lilac, bitterroot, cinnamon, spice, mint, tobacco, mineral, wet stone, earth, wood, oak, light, smooth.
Finish: Caramel, creamy, vanilla, lemon, citrus, full agave, spice, pepper, tobacco, earthy, smooth.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



512 Reposado

 

 

 

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