Distiller Notes
2016 San Francisco World Spirits Gold Medal Winner
Cabo Wabo Reposado takes Thick Cut tequila aged for at least two months in American oak barrels. Crafted for bold agave flavor, this is a tequila that both stands up in any drink, but tastes just as good on the rocks. Gold in color, with a scent of citrus. A bit of fruit and spicy pepper that hangs around after each sip.
Proof: 80
Professional Ratings
-
Wine Enthusiast
Yes, this is the brand founded by rock star Sammy Hagar, former front man for Van Halen. Stop rolling your eyes: This is a robust, addictive Tequila, especially recommended for those who love peaty Scotches. The spirit has a sweet scent of ripe oranges and vanilla, powerful butterscotch and honey flavors and a raucous smoky finish.
Tequila Reposado refers to Tequilas that have been ‘rested’, or aged, in oak barrels for a minimum of two months but not more than one year. Depending on the specific flavors a tequilero wishes to impart on the spirit, a variety of different barrels may be used, from Brandy and Bourbon, to Wine and Sherry. The time spent on the wood allows Reposado Tequilas to mellow as they age, softening and rounding powerful flavor components brought by the agave and marrying them to subtle notes of caramel and vanilla brought by the barrel itself.