Top 11 Reposado Tequilas to Try

From one of the best reposado tequila brands, Clase Azul Reposado provides a golden-colored tequila in a gorgeous hand-painted decanter. This tequila has a medium body and an expressive nose with sweet notes like vanilla and candied orange peel. Certain sweet elements carry through the flavor as well, with subtle hints of spice.

Fortaleza Reposado has a unique and balanced flavor profile combining citrus with more earthy notes. This attractive tequila has a pale gold color with hints of amber, but the best feature of this spirit is the long finish. Expect a long finish with notes of spice while staying smooth. The smooth finish makes this tequila a favorite of connoisseurs and novices alike.

A small-batch tequila, Magenta Reposado, pairs perfectly with rich foods like soft cheese and game meat but can also be used in dessert pairings. The aroma of this tequila is very sweet, with floral and honey notes. On the palate, this spirit tastes richer, with lots of cooked agave flavor and hints of bitter chocolate and coconut.

Casamigos Reposado has a slightly darker golden hue than other tequilas on this list and has aged longer than some. After seven months in oak barrels, this spirit has distinct spicy notes in addition to sweeter ones, like dried fruit. A rich sweetness defines the aroma with a scent reminiscent of caramel.

A twice-distilled tequila, ArteNom 1414, brings strong agave notes to the aroma and flavor of this spirit. The reposado has an almost buttery texture, along with hints of black pepper and cinnamon. Don’t let the soft mouthfeel fool you. This tequila packs some heat, mellowed out by sweet notes like vanilla.

Roca Patrón Reposado is a spirit with an appealing pale gold color. However, just because this tequila is light in color doesn’t mean it’s light in flavor. Expect complex sweetness with spicy notes like ginger as well as more earthy notes of mushrooms. These tastes continue through the long-lasting finish of this tequila.

Crafted by founder and tequilero David Ravandi, 123 Organic Reposado Tequila uses recycled glass to form their hand-blown bottles. This spirit is rested for six months, creating a light golden-colored tequila without an overly oaky flavor. Expect notes of salted caramel and toffee paired with an almost minty finish.

Corralejo Reposado Tequila has a straw-like color from its four-month aging process. This award-winner has a complex palate with lemon-lime notes and hints of peppercorn and honey. The finish is smooth and warm with a medium body. Sweet scents characterize this spirit, with notes of vanilla, spice, and honey.

Another award-winning tequila, El Tesoro Reposado, boasts a smoky aroma with fruity notes and hints of herb. After aging between nine and eleven months, this tequila develops a peppery finish with lots of oaky flavors. Pepper is also present in the palate, along with robust, smoky, agave notes. The smokiness comes through in the aroma as well.

G4 Tequila Reposado ages for six months in old Tennessee whiskey barrels, creating complex notes of pepper and licorice. Citrus is another key flavor in this tequila, with hints of grapefruit and peach. The aroma has a more vegetal scent reminiscent of grass, with other prominent notes like vanilla and oak.

From a brand founded by Nick Jonas and John Varvatos, this tequila ages in oak barrels for only six months. Villa One Reposado has a rich, sweet aroma with caramel notes. These are also present in the flavor, which has hints of butterscotch and chocolate. This spirit finishes light with a lingering taste of coffee and spice.