PATRÓN Reposado Premium Tequila, Made from the Finest 100% Weber Blue Agave, Handcrafted in Small Batches in Mexico, Aged For Over 2 Months in Oak Casks, 40% ABV, 70cl / 700ml

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As opposed to blanco tequila, which is unaged, and añejo tequila, which is aged for a year or more, reposado tequila is aged at least two months and up to a year in barrel. That mild amount of aging results in a smooth, golden, and incredibly versatile spirit. This article is part of a series highlighting the importance of authentic tequila, partnered by PATRÓN. Discover more at The World of PATRÓN.

If seeking a novel tequila that retains the complexity and richness of aged tequilas but pours as clear as a blanco, then a bottle of cristalino is your best bet. A lesser-known category steadily gaining momentum, cristalino is typically an añejo or extra añejo (though there are reposados in the mix) that have been filtered, sometimes multiple times, with charcoal. The style, invented by Don Julio in 2011 to celebrate his 70th birthday, has seen a surge in offerings over the past several years. FAQ What’s So Special About Blue Agave? The first feel in mouth is peppery and alcoholic as expected and very strong cooked agave. Again as expected given the lighter colour. It is tingly on the tongue but not too strong. The intensity of the agave is quite full and catches the nasal senses taking the flavour into the nose. Previous barrel use – tequila aged in recently used red wine or rosé barrels can become pink tequila.Patrón Tequila has announced the launch of its latest ultra-premium range with the limited release of Patrón Ahumado Silver and Reposado. Chart showing tequila production percentage between añejo, reposado, blanco and joven for 2022. Extra añejo is included in añejo (0.5%). Source: CRT How do you pronounce añejo? Other brands outside the list are also exceptional, such as El Tesoro. We decided on the names on the list based on how other tequila drinkers perceive them too. This list proves that price is no longer the basis of how these brands operate but in delivering the best reposados to their patrons.

Tequila was originally all blanco, with reposado only being introduced in 1974 by Herradura. Find out more about blanco vs reposado tequila. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. It has a stronger flavor, but the alcohol has rested, making tequila easier to swallow because of its smooth texture. So, What’s the Best Reposado Tequila? No one’s stopping you from shooting añejo. For that matter, no one’s stopping you from mixing it with coke. But the more pragmatic choice for shots is a reposado. Best for margaritas: Reposado Don Julio is one of the widest distributed tequilas. Both Don Julio Reposado and Añejo are aged for well above the minimums. The reposado is aged for 8 months and the añejo is aged for 18 months, both six months more than the respective category minimums.When they are ready, workers called jimadors harvest the blue agave by cutting off the spiky leaves and taking the core of the plant, known as the piña. For this reason, Patron is often considered a premium spirit because of how difficult it is to produce large quantities. Once the plant has grown to produce fruit with optimal sugar levels, the fruit (known as the piña) is then harvested. The rich, dark amber color of añejo tequila sets it apart from both blanco and reposado tequila, reflecting its status as a more aged and sophisticated spirit. Caramel coloring is more likely to be used for añejos to provide a greater distinction from reposados. Cristalino reposados and añejos Tequila is made from the cooked and fermented sap of the blue Weber agave ( agave tequilana). The agave plants grow on farms and take five to nine years to mature. Inspired by the PATRÓN Silver Classic Margarita, the PATRÓN Reposado Perfect Margarita brings a cooked agave flavor to the timeless recipe, along with lime and orange notes. PATRÓN Reposado has a unique color and flavor profile produced by the sophisticated handling of the tequila. Its light amber color is a result of being aged in a blend of new and used oak barrels. This also gives the spirit its subtle taste of oak that rounds out elegant agave notes of fruit, citrus, and honey, and provides a light floral and vanilla finish.