Bottle of 123 Organic Tequila Reposado

123 Organic Tequila Reposado

Type: Tequila
Nom
1480
611 Ratings See All
Production Details
NOM : 1480 ,
Agave Type : Tequilana Weber ,
Agave Region : Jalisco (Tequila Valley) ,
Region : Jalisco (Los Valles) ,
Cooking : Stone/Brick Ovens ,
Extraction : Roller Mill ,
Water Source : - ,
Fermentation : 100% agave, Stainless steel tanks, Open-air fermentation ,
Distillation : 2x distilled ,
Still : Stainless Pot w/Copper Coil ,
Aging : American White Oak barrels ,
ABV/Proof : 40% abv (80-proof)
Other : Organic

Profile

Aromas & Flavors Detected By Our Community

Aromas Detected

52
Agave (cooked)
39
Vanilla
27
Caramel
21
Oak
18
Butterscotch
12
Pepper (black)
11
Butter
11
Alcohol
10
Cinnamon
9
Citrus
7
Barrel Spice
7
Agave (raw)

Flavors Detected

53
Agave (cooked)
48
Vanilla
38
Caramel
37
Oak
28
Pepper (black)
20
Butterscotch
17
Cinnamon
17
Butter
11
Citrus
9
Alcohol
8
Baking Spice
8
Earth

Ratings

Personal Scores & Reviews From Our Community

  • 88 Rating

Nose: Honey, Butterscotch, Oak, Carmel, Agave, Vanilla, Butter, Leather, Toffee. Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied, moderatley thin viscosity Flavor: Cooked Agave, Butter, and Toffee on the palate are very prevalent. Finish: Lots of Butterscotch, Toffee, Some Oak and Cinnamon, Butter. This is on the richer side for a reposado. It drinks more like an Anejo or Extra Anejo.

  • 79 Rating

The aromatic bouquet offers notes of butterscotch, caramel, honey, light ethyl, and oak. Upon tasting, these same flavors emerge, accompanied by a prominent yet non-offensive pepperiness, distinct from that of the Blanco. The presence of candied yam, reminiscent of the Blanco, persists but in a more subdued manner. Notably, the original flavors of the Blanco retain their individuality, now harmoniously complemented by the nuanced barrel-aged influence of oak and whiskey. The gradual finish reveals fading notes of whiskey, almonds, and oak, while the pepperiness, while present, is less pronounced compared to the Blanco, offering a smoother exit.

  • 81 Rating

Clean and crisp. Decent nose with some alcohol present. Light barrel influence with hints of vanilla and baking spices that don’t overpower the agave. A solid, clean repo.

  • 84 Rating

Strong agave aromas, black pepper and alcohol. Oak and cooked agave dominate, smooth finish with no lingering burn. Good supper.

  • 85 Rating

This reminded me of older tequileño, the barrel notes are similar to what older tequileño added. It is sweet and rounded, seems natural to me. I like it but loses some points on value.

  • 82 Rating

Really enjoyed sipping this one, it smelled like natural vanilla ice cream with some oakiness and spices layers. The anise and clove make a great balance on the overall experience. Finish is a resemblance of having some dulces típicos de Mexico

  • 85 Rating

Aroma is ok to good with some agave and cinnamon. The taste is exceptional! There’s an explosion of cinnamon and barrel space. While there’s not much agave going on it’s still very tasty. Finish is good with more cinnamon.

  • 87 Rating

Like this repo. Balance, cooked agave, wood tones, light citrus.

  • 86 Rating

Very lovely sweet, not burn at all very nice. And great price.

  • 87 Rating

Nose: Buttery agave aromas marrying with ripe jammy fruit, cloaked in light clove and nutmeg. Just a hint of alkaline wet soil. Light and subtle butterscotch and vanilla nougat notes add another layer to the balanced essence. All aromas are understated and in harmony. Flavor: A big blast of rich agave, vivacious baking spice, medium pepper and barrel oak, are followed up with vanilla, toffee and silky sweetness on the palate. Balance and discretion are hallmarks of this profile. Finish: Vanilla and leather with receding spice and pepper make for a memorable finish.

  • 86 Rating

Nose is light with fresh cooked agave. Hints of vanilla and caramel. Not brilliant by any means. Very smooth tasting, mildly complex Repo. Agave and caramel turning into a vanilla finish with very mild black pepper holding for a while.

  • 86 Rating

Butterscotch and Caramel up front, and agave on the nose. Cooked Agave and tannins, immediately followed by pepper. Delicate nuance and still robust. A nice heat lingers on the back of the throat. Complex and enjoyable finish.

  • 87 Rating

Butterscotch immediately on the nose, followed by butter and brown surgar and vanilla fudge. On the tongue - agave. Really sweet and roasted agave. A lot of love went into this juice and it shows. Minty and citrusy. This is good on a cold December night or a hot July afternoon.

  • 97 Rating

This might be the best tequila I’ve ever tried, TONS of agave left in the glass and the perfect amount of caramel & baking spice to add those extra layers. Simply brilliant!

  • 87 Rating

Tasted May 2021 Very very soft flavor. Almost tastes watered down. I'll just add this to the margarita I'm ordering next.

  • 90 Rating

Creamy sweet agave combined with the caramel, butterscotch barrel effect makes this an enjoyable, very sippable reposado. Revisiting this and am enjoying it more so bumped the rating. 02032018

  • 90 Rating

Smooth and buttery on the nose. I get strong agave notes mixed with butterscotch and vanilla. The flavor is slight tart upfront. You get hit with cooked agave and mint. There is also something effervescent that I always notice in the entire line. Finished strong and smooth. One of the best reposados around.

  • 90 Rating

Rich aroma of vanilla with a bit of banana and/or pineapple. Very fragrant with the aroma apparent even from across the table. The flavor is a surprise. Despite the sweetness in the aroma, a spicy cinnamon flavor quickly emerges right upfront (a nice continuity from the blanco) but it's smoothed out by a slight vanilla and oak sweetness. The finish is long and warm. Another favorite.

  • 85 Rating

Aromas of pepper, vanilla and cantaloupe.

  • 84 Rating

The aging on this reposado has such a nice light touch that the agave shines through, assisted by the wood of the barrels. I really appreciate the delicate approach to aging here.

  • 86 Rating

Received as a sample from Agave Swappers so I am setting value at 5/10.

  • 83 Rating

In the aroma, cooked agave leads with vanilla and caramel, backed by light oak, butterscotch, and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, cooked agave stays front and center with vanilla, caramel, and oak. There’s some butterscotch sweetness, light citrus, and a touch of black pepper. The finish is medium length, starting smooth and slightly sweet before a gentle pepper note with light citrus and a hint of cinnamon lingers.

  • 79 Rating

A little disappointing— too gentle on the flavor, a little hot on tongue. Granted, I prefer the flavor and aroma of strong Pena of the blancos but expected a little more here

  • 86 Rating

Aroma- agave bomb, surprisingly light Alcohol, some some vanilla but truthfully did not get much out of Aroma Flavor- BOOM!! Far exceded expectations after the smell. Good agave, vanilla with perfect blend of baking spices. Just enough oak to know there is some age finish- medium but chasing with an orange helps it linger and explode.

  • 86 Rating

maybe the lightest summer tequila I've had. not strong in any one flavor, but peppery, vanilla, & cinnamon. the anejo has even more vanilla flavor, but might be getting to sweet.

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The Tequila Tourist
Sep 20, 2012

Review #192 - Tequila 123 (Dos) Tequila Reposado

Second in the line. Blanco had good and bad aspects. I'm more of a reposado guy anyway...