https://tequila.net/ https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3514 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3514 My initial reaction to this "value" tequila is that its very similar to Corazon Reposado but cheaper. It has a nice nose and legs not usually found at the price. Nice agave and wood taste with slight hints of vanilla and white pepper. Its a bit bright but with a medium body with slight oilyness. this one came in at $16 and is a great value that mixes well but stands well as a sipper. I liked it and it deserves a place on the bar ]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2017 02:46:48 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3513 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3513 This review after the second bottle of Espolon Reposado. The fact that I bought it again tells me I must have liked it.Has a great nose with agave and hints of vanilla. Ditto for the initial taste...vanilla,agave and a hints honey smoothness. This tequila has a great body...well rounded and the finish offers a nice even glow every time. Very enjoyable on its own or in a mix whether in a perfect margarita or a Vampiro shooter at room temperature.The price?...was right @ $24 a bottle. Great buy and I don't know why the packaging only gets an 88 overall... I liked it and give it a 95. Viva Dia de los Muertos motif!... Works for me. ]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:24:27 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3512 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3512 Alright...Corazon Reposado. Initial nose has a bright and peppery smell.Initial taste was also bright and oak filled with a secondary white pepper note with moderate agave flavor. Very good body but a little thin for what I'm used to in a reposado. Moderate smoothness but I've had smoother at the price. I don't do an initial response on enjoyability...I give it time and Corazon grew on me in time. Although not a great sipping tequila, it mixes well and in this regard, is a highly enjoyable tequila. At $25 per bottle, I would buy again but for the price there are better options. Presentation?... I liked the old packaging rather than the new bottle that it presently comes in.Still...not a bad choice. ]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:04:12 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3510 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3510 I was vacationing in Southeastern Texas close to Jasper. I told the store owner I was from Kansas and was looking for something smooth to sip on over ice I don't find in Kansas. He said I have something that will only put you back $20 and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I'm not someone who like to make minute observations of every potential ingredient. I like a smooth sipping Tequila that's not overly spiced. This Tequila is very smooth to sip on with not a hint of pepper but has a little vanilla on the back of the tongue. No bite and a smooth finish. I wish I wish I had bought several bottles because this one is about gone. I have tried many Reposado Tequilas that were priced at $60 to $90 the did not compare tooth's one. ]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 01:07:08 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3507 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3507 I'm sad that I can't write a good review for this tequila. I'm sad because all of the wonderful notes other reviewers mentioned are all here, but in such small background quantities and ONLY in the body. The nose has that "cheap tequila" vibe that we all know when we come across something that is 100% agave but still sub par. That same vibe is very present in the tail end of the finish. The body does hold the butterscotch and vanilla notes I crave from a tequila but they are almost an afterthought as the start and finish lines are a bit tainted. At right under $40 I'll pass on this bottle any day of the week. ]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:55:17 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3502 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3502 Nose and (especially) initial taste are almost obnoxiously vanilla. Body has more complexity and pepperiness. Finish is balanced and refreshing, with hints of cantaloupe. Not a bad reposado, but overhyped and overrated in my view. ]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 20:45:35 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3491 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3491 My all time favorite and not my all time favorite. Let me explain. I first purchased the single barrel from ABC spirits and it was so amazing I purchased the rest of the case off the shelf. Barrel #317. Brutal amazing vanilla notes on the nose. People in the room who don't even drink went nuts over the nose on this. Initial taste is good and the body and mouth feel could be a bit more oily for my taste. Leave all that aside because the finish is glorious. All the vanilla on the nose comes flooding back in followed with an earthy, leathery vibe. It's almost like you feel as if you've had a slice of dessert after dinner. Now the bad part about single barrel. Something this hand crafted has its discrepancies. The next bottles ABC got in were barrel 344. Still quite excellent and embodies all of the masterful qualities of this single barrel. Super clean from being a triple distilled tequila that's seen resting time in a brand new unused barrel. But NOT as good as 317. Still at the same $45 price as the normal reposed this stuff is better and an absolute bargain. As amazing as it is authentic. ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2016 04:43:08 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3467 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3467 Looking past Muchote's old-timey elixir bottle design, I will concur with the previous reviews: this is an amazing tequila. There's a fruity undertone throughout - fruity nose, fruity entry - with a spicy bite as it sits on the tongue. Flavour is full agave, oak, more fruit, and spice, with a sustained heated spicy-fruity finish. Muchote is a big bold tasty reposado - it reminds me of Chinaco, but with less of Chinaco's signature frontal woodiness. Again, this is an amazing tequila - and at an amazing price! ]]> Thu, 26 May 2016 21:42:40 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3460 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3460 A beautiful fruity nose, with some agave, a touch of caramel, and some light wood peeping from underneath. This is a great tequila going in, very lush and buttery on the tongue. Taste is cooked agave coupled with fruity notes and that touch of caramel which give this repo a very uniquely rich flavour profile. The finish immediately begins with a terrific tingling on the tongue, followed by a long extended spicy heat - a fantastic finish that lingers almost forever, but there is a bitter raw agave/fruity note to the finish that may not be to everyone's liking. That said, this is very full-bodied, very delicious reposado. ]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:02:16 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3458 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3458 Clean, soft, and overall delicious. Tremendous value. A little bit different - in a good way. Enjoyed very much. ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:52:31 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3453 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3453 For $11 I would expect this tequila to be on par with Jose Cuervo but, this is a 100% de agave reposado - Not bad and very good in a margarita or other mixed drink or as a shot with a beer chaser. This is going to be my new go to tequila for my home made margaritas ]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:29:47 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3447 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3447 My go to favorite repo...Silver is fabulous as well! great notes of gave, oak and dare I say... cotton candy? beautiful finish about 45 seconds after swallow. Absolutely love this, except the plastic crew cap :( ]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2016 09:49:32 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3443 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3443 I'm really happy with this one. It was available in my home town liquor store, and seemed to be sort of hard to find. So If you can find it be sure to get one. Everything was great about it. For a Repo it's as good as it gets. Very refined and balanced, nice and smooth and a long lingering finish., not to sweet, a perfect blend of agave and oak. I'm down to the last shot and planning to get another one real soon. overall solid rating of 94. ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:13:06 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3439 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3439 Cabrito Reposado Tequila. $19-$23 for 750 ml. Tasted in a NEAT glass on 12/28/2015. I was surprised by this the first time I tried it. I was not expecting much but found it very smooth, light, and tasty. Not much in the way of heat. Nose pretty much followed in line with the taste consisting of mild agave and sweetness. Very reminiscent of Centinela, although lighter. A lot of the same notes. A very pleasant finish with no bitterness and with a long enjoyable linger. A good everyday value pour with lots to like. I would think this would be a great introduction to sipping tequila for those who may be skeptical. A tequila you can kick back and relax with. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:22:58 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3437 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3437 I see that most or all of these previous reviews have taken place several years in the past. While I was reading these I was wondering if they were talking about the same tequila that I have been drinking recently. Perhaps quality control has changed and in recent years 1800 has improved dramatically. Just so you know a little about my drinking history, before this brand became one of my favorites, I was a dyed in the wool, Corralejo Reposado loyal consumer. If it wasn’t Corralejo, I didn’t drink it. When I drink tequilas, I’m not too interested in color, aroma or “presentation”. I am primarily interested in the taste. I don’t care if the color is like engine sludge or its aroma is like a country outhouse, I want a great taste. Start, body and finish. In the past I’ve tried several of the more popular tequilas including the king of advertising hype, Patron. A few tequilas that cost in excess of $100 per bottle. That was when I realized that cost did not equate with taste. In the end my latest personal opinion is that for my money, you can’t beat 1800 Reserve. The bottom line, in my humble opinion is that you can’t go wrong with 1800. If you are a novice, this is a great place to start. You will search long and hard to find a better tasting, smoother tequila. So if you’re looking for a great tasting tequila that is still easy on the pocket book, you can’t go wrong with 1800 Reserve. ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:54:04 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3436 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3436 I am a fairly new tequila drinker, and when I read the review on here about this one I have to say I was hesitant to try it. But I really liked the different look of this tequila bottle so I was intrigued and had to find out for myself if what I read was true. So here is MY experience with Luna Malvada Reposado. Aroma: Strong bold scent of caramel/honey. Initial Taste: Spices and sweetness combined. Didn't burn my nose just smelling it, like some. Body: It has a dry, smooth entry with the flavors of vanilla, zesty orange, spice and dried herbs. Finish: A lasting sweet and smoky finish that lingers. Overall I truly enjoyed this drink, pleasantly surprised and GLAD I tried it for myself. I will be putting this on my shelf to offer to friends and family. They did their homework and found a flavor that is truly amazing, and after some research... I found that they are the highest rated brand in the category. Glad I didn't go off of the recommendation of the other reviewer. I recommend this for a sophisticated drinker, not a tequila shooter. This one has class. So try it for yourself, it's the only way to know. ]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:59:50 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3426 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3426 This is my second bottle of El Reformador. I picked this one up at my local Liquor store, for $45. and will try it in a shot glass. The aroma is mild with a bit of bitterness detected but no woodiness. Initial taste is pretty good but with a bit of heat, then it mellows into the finish which is very nice. a bit of spice and a hint of brown sugar but the taste is more on the herbal side. (horehound, licorice ) The body is medium and gets a better rating than the initial taste and aroma. The second sip is much smoother and the finish lingers much longer. This is a very enjoyable reposado and I will be buying it again when I finish this bottle. I would rate it higher if I could find it cheaper. but for now it's gonna get 90 points on the Tequila Richter scale. ]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:19:16 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3423 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3423 I like this stuff, for mixing (French Intervention, classic 3-2-1 Margarita). It's good without being past the point of diminishing returns. Reasonable price without being cheap and harsh. ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 02:23:17 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3421 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3421 I'm really enjoying this repo. It was a close out deal at a great price.( $22.00.from Old Town Liquor. JLP from a great distillery that knows how to make my favorite juice. This one is a light bodied repo. nice and smooth with a very nice lingering finish. similar to the excellent Clase Azul which costs way way more. (they also make The Clase Azul by the way) Have you tried their Casa Amigo repo? which is excellento. If you like a light bodied repo with a great agave finish then you would like JLP. Don't let the presentation fool you. this stuff is good at a great price. the presentation is going to bring the overall score down, but it still is a solid 91 plus. ]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2015 00:29:34 +0000 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3420 https://tequila.net/tequila-reviews/reposados/discussions/review.html?id=3420 Some tequilas need a few sittings before they can be fully appreciated. Nose is agave, light wood, and a soft smoky citrus, which becomes richer and fruitier as it opens up. Mouthfeel is smooth and full, immediately very spiky on the tongue. Taste is agave, sweetly roasted, giving way to a wonderful spicy oaky lengthy finish and a tangy sweet after-finish. There's a subtle sugary roundness underneath everything which makes this tequila a deliciously balanced drinking experience. So far, this line has been nothing short of excellent. ]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:00:34 +0000