Camarena bottled their first tequila in 1938. The reposado has a pleasing nose of raw apple, butter and vanilla, and does not have some noticeable alcohol fumes of some lower-priced tequilas. Rested for two months in barrel before bottling. Quite light in color, the tequila nonetheless takes on quite a bit of barrel influence in those two months, imbuing the nose with notes of both barrel char and classic vanilla. The overall aromatic impression is still quite heavy on pepper, though, with a vegetal note behind it. The palate is sharp and heavy with lemon, with notes of vanilla underneath. Overall it’s a bit rustic and though the finish is a little short, this ultimately makes a fine margarita mixer, for those who like a bit of age and smoke in their margaritas or palomas.
Reviewed by Michael Cervin.
https://www.tequilacamarena.com/
Brand – Camarena
Spirit Type – Tequila
Other Designation – Reposado
County of Origin – Mexico
ABV% – 40
Price – $20
Score – 89 Points
Date Published – 6/30/21