Cimarrón Reposado Tequila
Cimarrón · Destiladora del Valle de Tequila (NOM 1146)
One of the great value benchmarks in tequila. Cimarrón Reposado consistently overdelivers, proving that thoughtful production at Arandas can yield depth long before it demands clarity of presentation or price.
Nose
Cooked agave leads with weight and clarity, followed by warm butterscotch, a squeeze of lime peel, and a whisper of oak. Underneath, a mineral, earthen note anchors the whole picture.
Palate
Medium-bodied and surprisingly composed for the price. Roasted agave sweetness meets caramelized banana, black pepper, and dried grass. A gentle vanilla-oak layer emerges mid-palate without covering the agave's savory backbone.
Finish
Moderate length with a clean, peppery warmth and lingering agave sweetness. Faint hints of citrus zest and toasted almond fade slowly.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana), sourced from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco
- Production
- Agave slow-cooked in traditional masonry ovens, milled, fermented with proprietary yeast, and twice-distilled in stainless steel pot stills with copper components. Rested approximately 4 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels.
- Region
- Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking Method
- Agave slow-cooked in traditional masonry ovens, milled, fermented with proprietary yeast, and twice-distilled in stainless steel pot stills with copper components. Rested approximately 4 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels.
- NOM
- NOM 1146
- Additives Free
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
The Arandas Highball — 2 oz Cimarrón Reposado, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz agave syrup, 3 oz chilled grapefruit soda. Build in a tall glass over ice, stir gently, and garnish with a grapefruit twist and a pinch of flaky salt on the rim.
Food Pairing
Grilled carne asada tacos with charred spring onions, salsa verde, and a squeeze of lime — the reposado's peppery agave core cuts through smoke and fat while echoing the char.
Crafted at Destiladora del Valle de Tequila under NOM 1146 in Arandas—the same highland distillery behind ArteNOM 1146—Cimarrón was conceived as an unpretentious, agave-forward expression designed to prove that honest tequila needn't carry a luxury price tag.
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