Olmeca Reposado Tequila Mexico 35%

After distillation, Olmeca Reposado is left to rest in used bourbon barrels, where the golden colour and soft, smoky notes slowly work their way into the tequila. It’s the same raw agave power as the Silver expression, just rounded off with a little time and a little oak.

Expert Description

Olmeca Reposado is a Mexican Reposado Tequila made from blue agave and rested for at least 5 months in used bourbon oak barrels at 35% ABV.

Like Olmeca Silver, it is distilled by Destilería Colonial de Jalisco in the Los Altos highlands, where the Olmeca brand has produced tequila since 1967 — today as part of Pernod Ricard. Olmeca Reposado is a Mixto tequila, a blend of blue agave and sugar syrup, but the brief rest in oak gives it a golden colour and a rounder, softer character than the clear Silver expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cooked agave, sweetness, oak and light notes of vanilla and honey, with a hint of smoky chocolate.

Palate

Sweet with a touch of smoke and peppery spice.

Finish

Leaves a final trace of white pepper and agave.

Specifications

Name: Olmeca Reposado
Distillery: Destilería Colonial de Jalisco
Region/Country: Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Reposado Tequila
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon oak barrels
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 80432115985
Serving suggestion: Enjoy on the rocks or as the base of a golden Margarita.

Flavour Profile

Smoky Notes · Vanilla · Sweet · Peppery

Did You Know?

Did you know Olmeca Reposado only becomes what it is after resting for at least 5 months in barrels that previously held bourbon? It’s exactly this rest — reposado means "rested" in Spanish — that gives the tequila its golden colour and rounded character.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olmeca Reposado

What does Olmeca Reposado taste like?

It has a sweet, lightly smoky nose with notes of cooked agave, vanilla and honey, while the palate offers sweetness, smoke and a peppery edge that lingers into the finish.

What does "Reposado" mean on a tequila?

Reposado means "rested" in Spanish. By Mexican law the tequila must rest at least two months in barrels — Olmeca Reposado rests for at least 5 months, which gives it its golden colour.

Is Olmeca Reposado a 100% agave tequila?

No, it is a Mixto tequila, a blend of blue agave and sugar syrup, unlike a pure 100% agave tequila.

How should Olmeca Reposado be served?

It works well on the rocks or as the base of a golden Margarita, where the smoky notes come into their own.

Where is Olmeca Reposado aged?

It rests for at least 5 months in oak barrels that previously held bourbon, at Destilería Colonial de Jalisco in the Los Altos region.

What’s the difference between Olmeca Reposado and Olmeca Silver?

Olmeca Silver is bottled straight after distillation with no ageing, while Olmeca Reposado rests in barrels, giving it a golden colour and a rounder, softer character.

Does Olmeca Reposado work in cocktails?

Yes, it works well in cocktails that call for a touch of sweetness and oak, but it’s also enjoyable simply on the rocks.