Top Picks for Reposado Tequila

Straw yellow color. Tropical aromas of overripe tangerine, jackfruit, chamomile, and hard cheese with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, stimulating, medium-long cocoa butter, dulce de leche, savory herbs, melted butter, and pineapple upside down cake finish. A rich, buttery reposado with notes of baked fruit; excellent structure and finish.

Awards: 2019 Best Reposado Tequila

Slivery straw color. Fresh aromas and flavors of mature, sweet agave, candied tangerine and pineapple, rosemary, sugar snap peas, and aloe with a silky, vibrant, dryish light body and a tingling, complex, medium-long finish with accents of pear tisane, honeydew, lime zest, flint, and sczechuan peppercorn finish. A pure reposado that lets agave sit front and center; sip neat to enjoy multifaceted nuance or make craveable summer cocktails.

Golden yellow color. Aromas of ripe golden apples, black pepper, and toasty butter crust with a supple, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a brisk terra cotta finish. An effortlessly drinkable reposado.

Gold color. Aromas of steamed sweet red bean bun, sweet potato, pumpkin custard, buttered toast with tomato jam, black pepper, and cedar with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length dulce de leche, nut brittle, honey and cocoa butter finish. A sippable, mixable Reposado with attractive rustic aromas up front and a caramelly, oaky finish.

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of caramelized yams and plantain, spicy egg nog, and sesame and oranges with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish with notes of chai, honey roasted pepper, wet palo santo, and almond cookie with caramel finish. A flavorful, well balanced reposado that will be versatile.

Pale golden straw color. Aromas of trace leches cake, corn muffin, rosemary, and custard tart with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a warming, breezy flapjacks, cooked agave, pecan pie and hint of black licorice finish. A friendly, oak-centric reposado tequila with rich agave notes and warming vanilla.

Light gold color. Aromas of banana custard and Nilla wafers with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity light body and a brisk pineapple syrup finish. A sweet and mild Reposado Tequila that’s approachable and cocktail-friendly.

Clear straw color. Attractive aromas of caramelized agave, candied orange, vanilla bean, brown butter, and candied yams with a soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, medium-length chocolate milkshake, black licorice, and charred pineapple finish. A solid, easy-sipping reposado that will be a great go-to for cocktails.

Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of soursop, witch hazel, yuzu, and candied ginger with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, medium-length finish revealing shades of key lime pie, pumpkin butter, and maria cookies. A smooth and fruity Reposado that lets the agave shine.

Straw color. Aromas of almond bark, steamed greens, melon vinaigrette, sweet green beans, and papaya yogurt with a crisp, dryish light body and a seamless, relaxed caramel creamer and honey butter finish. An elegant Reposado Tequila that will work well in citrusy cocktails.