Buy Reposado Tequila Online in NZ

Our reposado shelf features respected names Patron, Don Julio and Herradura, along with Espolon, Teremana and El Jimador. It is a compact range, so each bottle covers a slightly different take on the style.

What Reposado Tequila Tastes Like

Reposado means rested in Spanish. It keeps the cooked agave and pepper of a Blanco but adds a light gold colour and notes of vanilla, toffee and baking spice from the barrel, often American oak that once held bourbon. For deeper oak character, step up to an Anejo.

How to Choose Reposado Tequila

Herradura Reposado is a classic sipping reposado with a long history. Espolon Reposado is a versatile bottle for cocktails, and Teremana Reposado is a smooth, approachable option. Patron's large 1.75L bottle suits those who pour reposado often.

Reposado Tequila FAQs

What does reposado tequila taste like?

Reposado tequila tastes of cooked agave softened by oak, with vanilla, caramel and light spice. It is smoother and rounder than blanco but still lets the agave lead, unlike older anejo tequila, where the barrel flavours become more dominant.

How do you drink reposado tequila?

Reposado tequila is lovely sipped neat or over a single large ice cube. It also suits stirred drinks such as a tequila Old Fashioned, made with agave syrup and bitters, and gives a richer, warmer flavour to a Paloma or margarita than blanco does.

What barrels is reposado tequila aged in?

Reposado tequila is usually aged in oak, most often American oak barrels that previously held bourbon. Some producers also use French oak or other casks. The barrel type and the time spent inside it shape how much vanilla, caramel and spice the tequila picks up.