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Herradura Reposado - Item Code: 04472
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
Herradura Reposado greets the palate with a smooth, mellow character that makes it perfect for relaxed gatherings or celebratory toasts. With an ABV of 40%, this tequila is crafted in Mexico using 100% blue Weber agave and aged for eleven months in American oak barrels, which imparts a golden hue and refined complexity. The careful production process highlights Herradura’s commitment to quality and tradition.
On the nose and tongue, Herradura Reposado offers inviting notes of cooked agave, vanilla, butter, and subtle spice layered with hints of dried fruit and toasted oak. These flavors complement grilled shrimp beautifully by enhancing the seafood’s natural sweetness while balancing smoky char. When paired with carnitas tacos, its gentle warmth and touch of spice cut through rich pork flavors, creating a harmonious dining experience that elevates both food and drink.
Producer Information: Casa Herradura
Casa Herradura is based in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico, at the heart of the Tequila Valley. Founded in 1870 by Félix López, the distillery has operated continuously on its original estate for over a century. Casa Herradura is known for its traditional production methods, including slow-cooking blue Weber agave in clay ovens and using natural fermentation with wild yeast. The distillery also employs copper pot stills for double distillation, ensuring a distinctive character and purity in their tequilas.
Beyond their flagship tequilas such as Herradura Silver, Reposado, Añejo, and Ultra Añejo expressions, Casa Herradura produces limited-edition releases that highlight unique barrel aging techniques and agave harvests. The company also crafts specialty liqueurs like El Jimador New Mix ready-to-drink cocktails and has experimented with cask-finished variants to appeal to whiskey enthusiasts. Their portfolio extends into sustainable practices by utilizing eco-friendly production processes and supporting local agave farming communities within Jalisco’s Denomination of Origin region.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Tequila
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Store Address:
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Tequila is a distilled spirit made primarily from the blue agave plant (Agave tequilana), predominantly produced in the Jalisco region of Mexico, along with some areas in Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. This unique spirit undergoes a meticulous distillation process, typically involving double distillation in pot stills or column stills. Tequila is categorized into several types based on its aging process: Blanco (unaged or aged less than 2 months), Reposado (aged between 2 months and 1 year), Añejo (aged between 1 and 3 years), and Extra Añejo (aged over 3 years). Each type offers distinct flavor profiles ranging from fresh and herbal to rich and complex.
The flavor and aroma of tequila vary significantly across its categories. Blanco tequilas are known for their crisp texture with fresh citrus notes, peppery hints, and agave sweetness. Reposado tequilas present a softer profile with vanilla and caramel undertones derived from oak aging. Añejo varieties boast richer flavors such as chocolate, coffee, and dried fruit alongside pronounced oak influence. Extra Añejo tequilas deliver complex layers of deep wood characteristics combined with smoothness. Tequila is versatile in cocktails; it serves as the base for popular drinks like Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises, Palomas, and various craft cocktails that highlight agave spirits.
