08/12/2026
HOW DOES AGING CHANGE THE FLAVOR OF TEQUILA?
Time in the barrel can completely transform a tequila. As tequila rests in oak barrels, it interacts with the wood, gradually developing new aromas, flavors, color, and character.
Blanco keeps the fresh, vibrant character of the agave. While Blanco tequila is permitted to spend less than 2 months in oak, our Blanco does not experience barrel time.
Reposado rests in oak for 2–12 months, allowing smoother notes such as vanilla, caramel, spice, and oak to begin developing.
Añejo ages for 1–3 years, giving the tequila even more time to take on deeper, richer, and more complex barrel-influenced flavors. Our Añejo tequilas age from 12-15 months.
But longer aging doesn't automatically mean better tequila. Each style offers a different experience—the craftsmanship is in knowing how to let agave, oak, and time work together.
Which flavor profile sounds more like you: fresh and agave-forward or smooth and oak-rich? Tell us in the comments.
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