El Jimador Reposado Tequila

Today we’re drinking tequila because the wife wanted cookies and margaritas, and because I’m a good husband who buys too much whisky, I’m happy to indulge her. This is very reasonably priced and highly rated, and before I drown it in margarita mix and Tajin I thought I’d see what I’m getting myself into. The nose is delightful! Cooked agave (duh), vanilla, hint of spice, no hint of ethanol. Similar entry on the palate. It’s smooth and coating going down, with a bit of a nip in the back palate. The finish is sugar sweet and lasts surprisingly long given the low proof. This isn’t a complex Anejo Tequila or a funky adventure of a Mezcal, but this is a delightful and affordable workhorse tequila for cold drinks on a hot Texas weekend afternoon. I like reposado tequila for Margs especially because there’s a good balance of funky agave and some barrel influence without being too oaky. Check it out. Cheers!

Probably one of the best buys out there, based on my rather limited experience with tequila. The sweet agave flavor is distinct with a hint of wood vanilla pepper spice on the end. It is smooth enough to be sipped, and is excellent in any tequila mixed drink I have tried. I know there are much better and MUCH more expensive tequilas out here, but this is a great everyday bar companion. By the way, I don't "do shots," I want to taste my drink--not throw it down my throat.

Bang-for-the-buck tequila champ. Overall fairly smooth and rich flavor. Has a hint of oak and smoke (aka it's a reposado) but retains that tequila sweetness.

Great value!