Herradura Reposado
Brown-Forman (Casa Herradura, est. 1870) · Casa Herradura, Amatitán, Jalisco
Herradura didn't just make this Reposado — it invented the category (1974).
Nose
Cooked agave sweetness leads, followed by vanilla, warm cinnamon, candied fruit.
Palate
Exceptionally smooth with rich caramel, vanilla custard, cooked agave, dark chocolate.
Finish
Long and satisfying with lingering sweet oak, warm spice, agave.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave, estate-grown
- Production
- Traditional clay oven roast, native wild yeast fermentation, double distilled
Cocktail Suggestion
The 1870 Margarita: 2 oz Herradura Reposado · ¾ oz lime juice · ½ oz Cointreau · ¼ oz agave nectar.
Food Pairing
Grilled fish tacos with charred lime and cilantro crema.
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