Cutwater Rayador Reposado Tequila Bottle

The Cutwater Rayador Reposado Tequila is a rested tequila from Cutwater Spirits, crafted in Tequila, Mexico.

Key Features:

• Type: Reposado Tequila. Aged for a period of time in oak barrels (typically between two months and a year). Cutwater ages their Reposado in Cutwater whiskey barrels.
• Agave Source: 100% Blue Weber Agave, slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens in Jalisco, Mexico.
• Production Process: Open fermentation and double distillation in traditional “alambique” copper stills.
• Aging: Rested in Cutwater whiskey barrels that are shipped from their San Diego distillery to Jalisco.
• Bottling: Bottled in Jalisco, Mexico.
• Label: Features the hand-drawn skull of a Rayador (Black Skimmer sea bird).
• ABV: 40% (80 proof).

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Hints of vanilla and oak are prominent.
• Palate: Heavy sweet notes of cooked agave blend with delicate touches of vanilla and oak.
• Finish: The finish stays true to tequila’s traditional roots and is described as satisfying and medium-length, with the flavors evolving.

Overall Impression:

Cutwater Rayador Reposado Tequila is considered a well-crafted tequila that balances the sweet character of cooked agave with the subtle influence of oak and vanilla from its aging in whiskey barrels. It’s a versatile tequila suitable for sipping or mixing into cocktails.

Awards:

• Best of Class and Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Best of Show – First Place at the 2020 Denver International Spirits Competition.
• Tequila of the Year at the 2020 London Spirits Competition, where it scored 95 points and also won the best spirits award from Mexico.
• Platinum at the ASCOT Awards, with a tasting note describing “Agave and clean mineral nose leads to a balanced orange and oak forward, peppery sip. An intriguing tequila that makes me want to keep sipping and exploring.

The cost varies according to your country of residence.

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