We made a special trip in March of 2011 to hand-select our very own barrel of Herradura Reposado. We'll have more information here when the barrel arrives in May, but here are some basic facts about what will make this tequila unique, and why we made the journey to select it: Every bottle of Double Barrel Reposado begins with 100% blue weber agave tequila and is rested in toasted oak barrels for 11 months. This tequila is then matured for an additional month in a new toasted oak barrel handmade specifically for this extra aging. This second barrel aging provides the tequila uncommon smoothness and complex flavor notes of cooked agave, dried fruits and sweet brown spice. Finally, each barrel of Double Barrel Reposado tequila is tasted, approved and authenticated by our Master Distiller, then hand-bottled at the estate. There will be approximately 240 bottles, and they will be distributed amongst four of our outlets. They may go fast!

Characteristics & Profile

• Color: Copper
• Aroma: Cooked agave with wood, vanilla and cinnamon notes
• Taste: Smooth; sweet cooked agave notes; slight vanilla and cinnamon
• Finish: Smooth, sweet with a hint of spice
• Age: 12 months
• Alcohol Content: 40%

Awards

• 2010 The SIP Awards Silver Medal Award
• 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Bronze Medal Award
• 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Award
• 2008 Spirits of Mexico Awards Gold Medal
• 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Award
• 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Award
• 2006 Academia Mexicana del Tequila 1st Prize
• 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Bronze Medal Award
• 2003 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Award
• 2003 San Francisco World Spirits BEST TEQUILA OF SHOW
• 2001 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Award

• In operation since 1870, Tequila Herradura® is one of the oldest and most respected producers of tequila.
• 100% Blue Agave tequila carefully crafted using traditional methods, such as cooking the agave in clay ovens and fermenting naturally with wild yeast
• Hand harvested, hand crafted, estate bottled
• Herradura introduced their first Añejo in 1962.
• First 100% Agave Tequila to be imported into the United States.
• In 1974 created first-ever Reposado, and in 1995 the first Extra Añejo category.