Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila

Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado is the historic expression from the world's oldest tequila producer — 100% Blue Weber agave rested in American oak barrels using the same small-batch production method the Cuervo family has employed since 1795, producing a smooth, refined reposado with genuine agave character and soft vanilla and oak rounding.

The Tradicional line represents a fundamental departure from Cuervo Especial — where the Especial is a mixto designed for mass-market accessibility, Tradicional is 100% Blue Weber agave, estate-grown, slow-cooked, and double-distilled in artisanal stills under the supervision of the family's maestro tequilero. The Reposado's oak resting adds caramel, vanilla, and softness to the agave's natural sweetness without obscuring it. Browse the full Jose Cuervo lineup at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, honey, light oak spice
• Palate: Smooth and balanced — agave sweetness, vanilla, caramel, and gentle oak
• Finish: Clean and medium-length with warm spice and agave

Specs

• Producer: Jose Cuervo, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico (est. 1758)
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber, estate-grown
• Style: Reposado Tequila
• Production: Slow-cooked, double-distilled, artisanal stills
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tradicional Reposado differ from Cuervo Gold?

Completely different products. Tradicional Reposado is 100% Blue Weber agave — genuine premium tequila from estate-grown agave using traditional production methods. Cuervo Gold (Especial) is a mixto using a minimum 51% agave. The Tradicional is a fundamentally more complex and authentic expression of what Jose Cuervo can produce.

Is Tradicional Reposado the original Cuervo recipe?

Yes — the Tradicional line references the original production method the Cuervo family used when they received the first official tequila license in 1795. It represents the authentic heritage of the brand before industrial-scale production created the Especial mixto line.