Took my time with El Jimador with lime. The aroma hinted at citrus edge; in the glass, the agave character was faint. Maybe better in a stronger mix, though I wouldn't buy it for sipping.
citrusy - warmEl Jimador Tequila Reposado
3.4El Jimador Reposado is a 100% blue Weber agave tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, by Brown-Forman. Double distilled and aged two months in charred American white oak barrels, it has won over 25 awards since 2010 including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Alcohol strength can vary by variant and market. Check the bottle label before serving.
El Jimador Tequila Reposado is a tequila — a spirit made exclusively from blue Weber agave in Mexico. From crisp blanco to smooth anejo, tequila offers a range of flavors tied to agave and aging.
Vanilla and toasted wood aromas - Cooked agave sweetness - Caramel and cinnamon spice palate - Chargrilled pepper warmth - Light peppery tingle - Long, soft finish with smoky oak and lingering vanilla. Crafted by El Jimador in Mexico from blue Weber agave, following traditional tequila-making methods. Produced in Mexico, the homeland of tequila and mezcal, made from native agave plants. El Jimador Reposado is a 100% blue Weber agave tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, by Brown-Forman. Double distilled and aged two months in charred American white oak barrels, it has won over 25 awards since 2010 including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. El Jimador Tequila Reposado is listed by PourBud as Tequila from El Jimador, with an origin linked to Mexico. Its listed ingredients include Blue Weber agave, water, yeast. The available production notes identify Agave Harvest, Cooking, Crushing & Fermentation, Distillation, Aging (if applicable), Bottling as part of its making or maturation context. The recorded flavour profile highlights Agave, Oak, Pepper, Balanced. Serving references in the catalog include Neat, On the Rocks, Margarita, depending on the style and bottle guidance. Food-pairing notes connect it with Tacos, Guacamole, Grilled Seafood, Ceviche. The product name and category provide a starting point, while the bottle label remains the best source for the exact style, ingredients, and alcohol strength.
Basic History
Crafted by El Jimador in Mexico from blue Weber agave, following traditional tequila-making methods.
Origin & Region
Produced in Mexico, the homeland of tequila and mezcal, made from native agave plants.
What goes with it
Tacos
Guacamole
Grilled Seafood
Ceviche
Spicy Mexican Food
Seekh KebabTop Reviews
The first thing I noticed with the bottle was the aroma. The peppery finish worked well, especially in a margarita; still, the agave character was faint. I'd order it again in the right mood.
citrusy - herbal - warmUsed the bottle with lime. The light sweetness came through clearly, and dry finish kept the sip interesting. It was gone faster than I expected, which says enough.
peppery - earthy
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