Reposado Tequila

Reposado tequila rests in oak for at least two months and less than a year. Barrel size matters as much as time: a small ex-bourbon barrel gives up vanilla and caramel quickly, while a large pipón moves slowly and mostly softens texture.

The classic profile is cooked agave with vanilla, baking spice, light caramel and a gentler finish than Blanco. Colour is straw to light gold; anything deeply amber at this age usually means a heavily toasted barrel or added colouring.

Reposado is the middle ground most drinkers land on — enough oak for sipping, enough agave to hold up in a cocktail.