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Best Reposado Tequila - 2011
Reposado is fast becoming the most popular of the three NOM standard types of 100% blue agave tequilas (Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo).
The reason is simple:
Reposado (also referred to as "rested" and "aged") is Blanco tequila that has been stored in wood barrels for between two and eleven months. The aging gives Reposado its pale color, a pleasing bouquet, and a mellowed taste that is gentler to the palate— perfect for sipping as well as for cocktails.
The Tasting:
At Beacon in NYC, 30 journalists, retailers and aficionados tasted 22 100% blue agave reposado tequilas. Strict tasting rules were implemented. The products were served "blindly", without distractions of brand names. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Each of the tequilas were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and immediately served at slightly above room temperature. The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. Ice water on the side, bread and crackers were available to cleanse the palate. Food was served during a break.
The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the best. Double-Gold, Gold and Silver medals are awarded based on a set range of final point scores received from the judges.
The tasting notes are summaries of the judges’ opinions. Prices quoted are for 750ml sizes. Prices may vary by state and does not include sales tax.
TASTING RESULTS:
DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: |
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2. Semental - $50 |
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3. Two-Way Tie - Cazadores - $40 |
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Herradura - $40 |
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4. Three-Way Tie - Alma de Agave - $32 |
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Exotico |
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Tres Agaves - $35 |
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5. Two-Way Tie - Don Eduardo - $45 |
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Puro Verde- $36 |
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GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: |
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Republic - $42 |
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Cuestión |
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Riazul - $50 |
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Avión- $45 |
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Baluarte |
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Milagro Select Barrel Reserve- $65 |
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El Jimador - $22 |
SILVER MEDAL WINNERS:
Ambhar - $54
Medium vegetative nose, fruity body, aromatic, floral, pepper notes, dried fruit, rose, almond, woody notes, sweet, caramel, leather, smooth, nuanced, medium finish.
Silver Medal
Gran Centenario - $40
Light fruity nose, earthy, agave, spicy, buttery, raisins, sweet, caramel, fresh grass, crisp lemon, nutty, barley, wheat, hint of cedar, clove, fishy, smoky, oily, bold, hot, sharp, well-balanced, sweet medium finish.
Silver Medal
1800 - $28
Medium vegetal nose, fruity, woody, smoke, salty, sweet, pepper, green vegetables, geranium, licorice, tobacco, earthy, grassy, smoky, oily, fishy, harsh, smooth medium finish.
Silver Medal
Chinaco - $50
Light smoky caramel nose, earthy, strong, syrupy, grapefruit, guava, bell pepper, ginger, fruity, vanilla, butterscotch, smoky, spicy, vegetative, chemical, harsh, medium body, long finish.
Silver Medal
Best Non-Tequila Agave Distillate Reposado |
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