El Jimador Reposado Tequila
El Jimador Reposado Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL reposado from Casa Herradura (NOM 1119) in Amatitan, Jalisco — 100% hand-harvested blue Weber agave rested for two months in the brand's own charred American white oak barrels, just long enough to pick up a golden tint and a whisper of vanilla over the agave. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Class: Reposado — rested 2 months in oak barrels
- Agave: 100% blue Weber agave, hand-harvested
- Distillery: Casa Herradura, NOM 1119, Amatitan, Jalisco — distilling since 1870
Two Months of Rest, a Lifetime of Agave
The reposado is the working heart of the El Jimador range: the same estate agave and double distillation as the blanco, given a short two-month rest in oak that rounds the edges without hiding the fruit. It comes from Casa Herradura in Amatitan, where tequila has been made on the estate since 1870 and the jimadores still harvest every plant by hand. Pour it against the unaged El Jimador Blanco and the year-aged El Jimador Anejo to taste what oak time does, find the full range on the El Jimador vendor page, or keep browsing tequila.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vanilla and toasted wood with fruit, spice and cooked agave. Palate: A rich blend of spice, fruit and wood with vanilla and toasted hazelnut hints, smooth agave throughout. Finish: Soft and long, vanilla and spice warmth.
How to Enjoy
The classic reposado Margarita is this bottle's home turf, and it holds up neat at room temperature better than most in its class. Try it in a Ranch Water-style highball for the agave with a lighter frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is El Jimador Reposado rested? Two months in oak barrels, per the brand — the minimum rest that defines the reposado class.
Is El Jimador 100% agave? Yes — 100% blue Weber agave, hand-harvested on the Casa Herradura estate in Amatitan, Jalisco.
What is the difference between El Jimador Reposado and Anejo? Time in oak: the reposado rests two months, the anejo a full twelve, so the anejo pours darker, richer and more vanilla-led.
For the hardest-working reposado in Jalisco, order El Jimador Reposado Tequila from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.