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Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado
Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado is a NOM-1104 mixto tequila aged briefly in wood. The spirit presents a light yellow hue with a nose of cooked agave, green apples, and briny notes. Palate sensations include herbaceousness, menthol, and a thick mouthfeel with minimal wood influence. While some users note chemical flavors and harshness, others identify a fresh sweet agave character with saltiness. This label is often positioned for cocktails or cooking rather than neat sipping, offering a functional option for mixed drinks despite debates over its additive content and overall quality.
Category:Tequila
Style:Reposado
Origin:
Cooking:Acid-Thermal Hydrolysis
Distillation:2x distilled, Column
ABV:35-39%
Price:
Extraction:Diffuser
Plant:Azul (Agave tequilana)
Fermentation:Stainless steel tanks, Mixto
Aging:
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand
Jose Cuervo is a mezcal brand with a meaningful name: it honors the mother of its founders and embodies the Mexican expression "this one with mother," implying something exceptional and perfect. This mezcal aims to connect with both connoisseurs and newcomers, offering a taste experience that symbolizes maternal love, care, and tradition.
