Cimarron Reposado Mexican Tequila 70 cl 40%

Cimarrón means wild or untamed in Spanish - a fitting name for a tequila made by a man who left another brand's factory floor to own his agave fields outright. In the highlands around Jalisco, the Fonseca family has grown agave since the 1880s.

Expert Description

Cimarron Reposado is a Mexican Reposado Tequila aged up to four months in American oak barrels and bottled at 40%.

Behind the bottle is master distiller Enrique Fonseca, fourth generation in a family that has grown agave in Jalisco since the 1880s. In 1989 he bought the Tequileña distillery from Bacardi, bringing his own agave and his own distillery under one roof. Fonseca is known for having modified the distillery's column still down to just seven plates - enough to avoid an over-distilled, characterless spirit, while still giving a clean result that he then blends with pot-distilled tequila for extra body.

Cimarron Reposado is made exclusively from blue Weber agave grown on Fonseca's own fields, with no additives. Its four months in American oak add colour and rounder edges without drowning out the agave character the distillery is known for preserving.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cinnamon and baking spices meet fresh agave, light oak, vanilla and a touch of citrus and white pepper.

Palate

Soft on the palate with cooked agave, mild oak and caramel, while cinnamon and black pepper add spice, and a hint of dark chocolate sits in the background.

Finish

Long with a gentle warmth - agave sweetness, oak and a light peppery tingle that ends clean and dry.

Specifications

Name: Cimarron Reposado Tequila
Distillery: Tequileña
Region/Country: Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Reposado Tequila
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak barrels
EAN no.: 7416383290007
Serving suggestion: Neat, or in cocktails like a Margarita, Paloma or Tequila Old Fashioned

Flavour Profile

Cooked Agave · Cinnamon · Oak · Light Chocolate

Did You Know?

Enrique Fonseca modified the distillery's column still down to just seven plates, then blends the result with pot-distilled tequila - an unusual technique in an industry where most distilleries pick one method or the other.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cimarron Reposado Mexican Tequila

What does Cimarron Reposado taste like?

Cinnamon and baking spices on the nose alongside fresh agave and a touch of citrus. The palate is soft with cooked agave, mild oak and caramel, while a hint of dark chocolate sits in the background. The finish is long with a light peppery warmth.

How long has it aged in the barrel?

Up to four months in American oak - enough to add colour and round off the edges without the agave disappearing behind the wood.

Who makes Cimarron Tequila?

The Tequileña distillery in Jalisco, under master distiller Enrique Fonseca, fourth generation in a family that has grown agave since the 1880s.

Is it made from 100% agave?

Yes, exclusively blue Weber agave from Fonseca's own fields, with no additives.

How should you drink Cimarron Reposado?

Neat at room temperature if you want the agave and barrel character to stand out clearest. It also has enough body for a Margarita, Paloma or Tequila Old Fashioned.

Which glass suits it best?

A small tulip-shaped glass gathers the aromas best for neat sipping. In cocktails, the glass matters less than the ice.

What's the difference between Cimarron Reposado and a Blanco?

A Blanco goes straight to bottle with no barrel ageing and tastes more raw and agave-forward, while the Reposado picks up colour, rounder edges and a touch of spice from the wood after four months in barrel.

How should you store an opened bottle?

Standing up, in the dark, at room temperature, with the cork sealed tight. It will easily keep for a year or more after opening.