Tequila Reposado
 

Best Reposado Tequila

The Fifty Best Reposado Tequila Tasting

 

The Tasting:
The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of 18 reposado tequilas with twelve members of our spirits judging panel. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Strict tasting rules were applied. Each of the tequilas were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles and served at room temperature. Only ice water, neutral unsalted crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges wrote down their impressions on score sheets. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the highest. 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. Medals are provided based entirely on merit and only to products judged worthy of such award.

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. All of the reposado tequilas in this list are 80° proof. Clicking on the brands' names will link to their websites.


DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva
(Tequila, Jalisco, MX)

Nose: Butterscotch, toffee, dark sugar, vanilla, dried fruit, tropical fruit, melon, 7-Up, sweet flowers, floral, grass, hazelnut, brine, slight earth, wine vinegar, vermouth.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, toffee, vanilla, honey, roasted agave, caramelized agave, melon, lemon, herbal, peppermint, grassy, almond, cumin, creamy spices, peppery, tobacco, leather, earth, distant woodiness, oak, viscous, round, creamy, silky.
Finish: Roasted agave, nicely nutty, spicy, deep smoke, smoky, balanced, big, good length, easy on palate, fun, gentle, soft, creamy, silky, great, a winner.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva



Casa Mexico Reposado Tequila
(Los Altos, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, marshmallow, vanilla, honey, banana, orange peel, lemon, lime zest, citrus, agave, tropical, white pepper, toast, oak, earth, charcoal, smoke, clean, fresh.
Palate: Butterscotch, toffee, marshmallow, vanilla, honey, dried fruit, melon, lemon, citrus, agave, celery, herbal, black pepper, slight brine, woodsy, new oak, zesty, hearty, rich, creamy, silky.
Finish: Lingering honey, citrus peel, lemon, herbal, peppery, briny, smoky, oaky, nice, rich, silky, smooth.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Casa Mexico Reposado Tequila



DesMaDre Reposado Tequila
(Purisma Del Rincon, Guanajuato, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, brown sugar, cocoa, honey, lemon, citrus, agave, vegetal, mint, green coffee, nutty, maple wood, oak, rich.
Palate: Toffee, demerara, dark brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, honey, apples, lemon, lemon zest, citrus, dried citrus, roasted agave, smoked agave, almond paste, cinnamon, spice, pepper, chilies, brine, hint of wood, oak, hint of rum-like, balanced, rich, silky, creamy.
Finish: Caramel, mango, nutty, coffee grounds, cinnamon, subtle smoke, cedar wood, sweet, smooth, creamy, great.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



DesMaDre Reposado Tequila



Partida Roble Fino Tequila Reposado
(Tequila, Jalisco, MX)   Sherry Oak Finish

Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, chocolate, creamy, vanilla, honey, lemon, lime, citrus, dried fruit, fermented fruit, roasted agave, bell pepper, floral, spicy, briny, earth, woody, sherry.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, semi-sweet chocolate, vanilla, honey, pineapple, lime, celery, bell pepper, spice, pepper, wood, oak, sherry, cordial-like, chewy, rich, silky, layers of flavor.
Finish: Vanilla, whipped cream, honey, herbal, lime, agave, cinnamon, cloves, jalapeño, cognac, smooth, silky, rich, great.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Partida Roble Fino Tequila Reposado



Azteca Azul Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Butterscotch, nougat, clotted cream, vanilla, raisins, pineapple, melon, lemon, agave, herbal, grassy, oaky.
Palate: Butterscotch, creamy, vanilla, melon, orange, lemon, agave, herbal, slightly floral, dill, bell pepper, tobacco, earth, rock, dusty, smoky, oak, pine, cognac notes, silky, soft.
Finish: Vanilla, agave, mushroom, fungi, herbs, bell pepper, citrus skin, mint, earth, mineral, wet stone, soft, nice, easy.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Azteca Azul Reposado Tequila



GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Mar Azul Reposado Tequila
(Amatitán, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Vanilla, melon, lemon peel, muted citrus, agave, floral, perfume, cinnamon, jalapeño, mineral, oak, woody, dry old wood, very pretty.
Palate: Caramel, chocolate, cocoa notes, brown sugar, maple, vanilla, honey, nectar, Juicy Fruit gum, melon, lemony, citrus, agave, fresh agave, mint, spice, jalapeño, earthy, oak, clean, creamy.
Finish: Nice vanilla, honey, lingering lemon, celery, spicy, woody, fresh, smooth, silky.

Gold Medal
Gold medal




Mar Azul Reposado Tequila



Cazadores Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Nougat, honey, melon, lemon, bright citrus, floral, lavender, perfume, bright herbal, sweet agave, raw agave, grassy, hay, extra spicy, pine, oak.
Palate: Vanilla, chocolate, honey, caramelized fruit, dried fruit, raisin, apricot, melon, floral, spearmint, clove, cinnamon, chilies, oaky, hint of smoke, cedar wood, clean, fresh.
Finish: Vanilla, nougat, raisins, nutty, dried mint, tannins, spicy, compelling, crisp, refreshing, nice, velvety, smooth.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Cazadores Reposado Tequila



El Tequileño Reposado Rare
(Tequila, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Butterscotch, dried fruit, mango, banana, tropical fruit, pear, lemon, lime, agave, toasted agave, jasmine, coriander, spice rack, musty, brine, clay, earth, smoke, wood, oak.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch,toffee, honey, dried fruit, lemon, sweet peppers, agave, herbal, bitter herbs, peppery, coffee, tobacco, ash, earth, bark, woody, oak, silky, rich.
Finish: Caramel, tropical fruit, lemon, lingering herbs, coffee note, earth, woodsy, wood notes, oak, balanced, sherry, silky, smooth, great.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



El Tequileño Reposado Rare



Mijenta Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)


Aroma: Butterscotch, brown sugar, honey, banana, lemon, citrus, herbal, green pepper, agave, waxy, soft smoke, wood notes, oaky, rich.
Palate: Caramel, caramelization, butterscotch, brown sugar, vanilla, honey, orange, lemon zest, melon, agave, floral, dried herbs, bell pepper, hint of smoke, smoked pork ribs, roasty, earth notes, woodsy, cedar, oaky, well balanced, round, creamy.
Finish: Honey, syrup, spice, spicy pepper, leather, smoke, gently woody, long finish, robust, rich, easy, pleasant, lovely.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Mijenta Reposado Tequila



Baluarte Reposado Tequila
(Tototlan, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Sweet caramel, butterscotch, toffee, brown sugar, chocolate, vanilla, cream, honey, lemon, bright citrus, pear, melon, agave, carnations, tobacco, spicy, dark wood, oak, sherry, scotch-like.
Palate: Caramel, salted caramel, spicy caramel, butterscotch, toffee, cocoa notes, vanilla, vanilla cream, confectioners’ sugar, marshmallow, toasted cereal, raisins, citrus, herbal, herbs, tea leaves, bell pepper, pepper, vegetal, cinnamon, earth, woody, oak, viscous, creamy, satisfying.
Finish: White chocolate, vanilla, whipped cream, floral, pepper, spicy,smoky, oak, semi-sweet, well balanced, soft, smooth.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Baluarte Reposado Tequila



Comisario Reposado Tequila
(Los Altos, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Butterscotch, toffee, sugarcane, honey, vanilla, tropical, Skittles, melony, lemon, citrus, spiced lime tonic, agave, toasted oats, almond, grass, peppermint, earth, oak.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, toffee, brown sugar, cane sugar, vanilla, cream, honey, raisins, lemon, tropical fruit, agave, sweet agave, spice, hint of brine, oak, rum, whiskey, complex, balanced, creamy mouthfeel, full flavored, rich.
Finish: Brown sugar, molasses, honey, cream, vanilla, lemon, citrus, mint, spicy, woody, complex, silky, smooth, nice finish.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Comisario Reposado Tequila



Partida Reposado Tequila
(Tequila, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Toffee, light caramel, vanilla, Cheerios, honey, raisins, agave, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, lavender, floral, tea notes, oak, ripe, nice aroma.
Palate: Toffee, vanilla, honey, light citrus, agave, artichoke, green pepper, herbs, herbal, mint, cinnamon, spices, nutty, cigar box, woody, oak, smoked, rum-like, nice body, creamy.
Finish: Toffee, lemon, light citrus, soft herbal note, peppery, mineral, smoky, soft, nice finish.

Gold Medal
Gold medal



Partida Reposado Tequila



SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Maracame Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Sweet caramel, toffee, honey, agave syrup, cantaloupe, lemon zest, citrus, vegetal, roots, grass, nutty, salty, wood.
Palate: Caramel, toffee, chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla, honey, melon, citrus, agave, herbal, cinnamon, coffee, almond, distant woodiness, subtle oak, bright, rich, creamy.
Finish: Bell pepper, cinnamon, spice, oak, nicely balanced, creamy, silky, smooth.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Maracame Reposado Tequila



Siempre Reposado Tequila
(Jesus Maria, Valle, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Butterscotch, toffee, caramel chews, sweet cream, creamy, vanilla, powdered sugar, cooked honey, candy apple, mango, melon, ocean salt air.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, toffee, confectioners’ sugar, honey, creamy, vanilla, dried coconut, hazelnut, almonds, floral, lemon, citrus, spices, oak, heavy char.
Finish: Sweet marzipan, lemon/lime, woody, silky mouthfeel, smooth, long flavorful finish.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Siempre Reposado Tequila



Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila
(Arandas, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Chocolate croissant, light brown sugar, green apple, lemon, grilled lemon, citrus, light melon, flowers, light agave, nutty, brine, earth, oak, delicate.
Palate: Cocoa notes, honey, white grape, lemon, citrus, tropical fruit, mashed agave, almond, peppermint, floral, ash, earthy, briny, oak, sweet, creamy.
Finish: Toffee, vanilla, honey, orange, lemon, citrus, agave, bell pepper skin, spice, oak, nice finish, silky, super smooth.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila



Hotel California Reposado Tequila
(Tepatitlan, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, toffee, burnt sugar, cola, chocolate, cherry, tropical fruit, banana, melon, pure agave, cactus, almond, earth, musty, vermouth.
Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, toffee, brown sugar, cola note, white chocolate, vanilla, banana bread, pineapple, citrus, bell pepper, almond, cinnamon, allspice, late spice, baking spices, brine, ancient wood, subtle oak, rich, tasty.
Finish: Chocolate, cream, agave, grassy,fruit arises at finish, pepper, spicy, smoky, smooth, dry, pleasant, drink neat, super interesting.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



Hotel California Reposado Tequila



El Afan Reposado Tequila
(Zapopan, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, honey, banana, papaya, dark fruit, dried fruit, raisins, berry, lemon zest, citrus, agave, light grass, herbal, soft cinnamon, oak, earthy, light wood, delicate, golden.
Palate: Butterscotch, toffee, bitter chocolate, vanilla, honey, dried fruit, nut mix, tropical, citrus, grass, olive, spices, earthy, brine, oak, creamy, soft.
Finish: Caramel, raisins, lemon, anise, cinnamon, slightly spicy, white pepper, smoky, oak, delicate, rich, creamy.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



El Afan Reposado Tequila



El Tequileño Reposado Tequila
(Tequila, Jalisco, MX)

Aroma: Vanilla, brown sugar, candy store, Juicy Fruit gum, melon, tropical fruit, lime, lemon zest, bright citrus, floral, aloe, herbal, earth, cedar wood, oak.
Palate: Chocolate, tropical fruit, rhubarb, melon, lemon, citrus, celery, herbs, floral, cinnamon, spice, pepper, earth, buttery, oak, woody, heavy char.
Finish: Honey, cookie cream, lemon zest, celery, lingering mint, oak, nice finish, silky, smooth.

Silver Medal
Silver medal



El Tequileño Reposado Tequila

 

 

 

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