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Frequently Asked Questions — Reposado Tequila Singapore

What is Reposado Tequila?

Reposado Tequila is Tequila that has been "rested" (reposado in Spanish) in oak barrels for between 2 months and 12 months. Under Mexican Tequila regulation (NOM-006), Reposado must be aged in oak barrels of any size for a minimum of 2 months. The oak maturation produces a pale gold colour and combines the bright agave character of Blanco with light vanilla, caramel, gentle spice, and oak influence. Reposado is widely considered the most versatile Tequila category — approachable enough for cocktail use, complex enough for neat sipping, and the bridge between Blanco's pure agave character and Añejo's deeper oak expression. The Liquid Collection stocks 13 Reposado Tequila SKUs anchored on Clase Azul Reposado, Patron Reposado, Don Julio Reposado, Codigo 1530, Arette Artesanal, 818, Olmeca Altos, and Ocho.

What is the most expensive Reposado Tequila at TLC?

Clase Azul Reposado Magnum 175cl at $1,286 SGD is The Liquid Collection's most expensive Reposado Tequila — the iconic blue handcrafted ceramic decanter in 1.75L magnum format. The standard Clase Azul Reposado 75cl is $298 SGD. Clase Azul (founded 1997 by Arturo Lomeli in Jesús María, Los Altos de Jalisco) is Mexico's most prestigious tequila house, renowned for handcrafted hand-painted ceramic decanters made by Mexican artisans in Santa María Canchesda. Each standard Clase Azul Reposado decanter takes more than 80 hours and 6 days of artisanal work to complete; the magnum format scales this craftsmanship to a major presence on dining tables. Below Clase Azul, the next-tier premium Reposados are 818 Reposado ($152), Codigo 1530 Reposado ($128), Arette Artesanal Reposado ($120), Milagro Reposado ($108), Don Julio Reposado ($98), and Patron Reposado ($97).

What is Clase Azul Reposado?

Clase Azul Reposado is Clase Azul's flagship expression and the brand's most recognised bottle globally — presented in the iconic blue handcrafted ceramic decanter that has become synonymous with premium Tequila gifting and dining experiences. Each decanter is hand-painted by Mexican artisans in Santa María Canchesda, taking more than 80 hours and 6 days per bottle to complete. The Tequila inside is 100% Blue Weber Agave from Los Altos de Jalisco, slow-cooked in traditional masonry ovens for 72 hours, then aged 8 months in American whiskey casks. The Liquid Collection stocks Clase Azul Reposado 75cl at $298 SGD and the spectacular Clase Azul Reposado Magnum 175cl at $1,286 SGD.

What is the difference between Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo Tequila?

The three aged Tequila categories are defined by oak maturation duration. Reposado ("rested") is aged 2 months to 12 months in oak — pale gold in colour, lightly oak-influenced, combining bright agave with vanilla and caramel notes. Añejo ("aged") is aged 1 to 3 years in oak barrels under 600 litres — amber-coloured, with significant oak character including dried fruit, baking spice, and developed complexity. Extra Añejo (introduced 2006) is aged minimum 3 years in small oak barrels — dark amber, with whisky-like depth, the prestige tier. Reposado is the most versatile (cocktails and sipping); Añejo is the most balanced (serious sipping with cocktail flexibility); Extra Añejo is the dedicated sipping category. The Liquid Collection stocks 13 Reposado, 11 Añejo/Extra Añejo, and the prestige Clase Azul Ultra and Día de Muertos Extra Añejo expressions on the Collector & Limited page.

What is Codigo 1530 Reposado?

Codigo 1530 Reposado is a celebrated craft Reposado from Codigo 1530 — the Los Altos de Jalisco craft distillery named after the year 1530 (when the Spanish encomienda system was established in Mexico). The distinguishing feature is the cask: Codigo 1530 uses French Napa Valley red wine barrels (uncharred, previously used to age French wine in Napa) rather than the typical American whiskey or Bourbon casks used by most Reposados. This produces a distinctive flavour profile — light gold colour, soft red fruit notes, vanilla, and gentle French oak character. The Liquid Collection stocks Codigo 1530 Reposado at $128 SGD.

What is Ocho Tequila?

Ocho is one of the most celebrated craft Tequila brands among connoisseurs — founded by the late Tomas Estes (1944-2021), the legendary "Tequila Ambassador to Europe" appointed by the Mexican government. Ocho is single-estate single-vintage Tequila: each release is from a specific agave field (called by name and number) in a specific harvest year, with the bottle clearly labelled with the field and vintage. Produced at Casa Camarena in Arandas, Los Altos de Jalisco. Ocho was the first Tequila brand to consistently apply the single-estate single-vintage approach to tequila in the way fine wine producers approach vineyards. The Liquid Collection stocks Ocho 2024 Reposado from the Tierras Negras field in 50cl format at $74 SGD.

What is Don Julio Reposado?

Don Julio Reposado is the oak-rested expression from Don Julio — the celebrated tequila brand founded in 1942 by Don Julio González in Atotonilco el Alto, Los Altos de Jalisco. Aged 8 months in American oak barrels. Owned today by Diageo. Don Julio González is credited with pioneering modern premium tequila — he was among the first to produce 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila. The brand's flagship 1942 expression (an Añejo) is named after Don Julio's founding year. The Liquid Collection stocks Don Julio Reposado at $98 SGD.

What is Patron Reposado?

Patron Reposado is the oak-rested expression from Patron — produced at Hacienda Patron in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, and owned today by Bacardi (acquired 2018 for approximately US$5.1 billion). Patron Reposado is aged minimum 2 months in a mix of American, French, and Hungarian oak barrels — a distinctive multi-oak approach. Distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave using traditional tahona (volcanic stone wheel) crushing alongside modern methods. The Liquid Collection stocks Patron Reposado at $97 SGD.

What cocktails use Reposado Tequila?

Reposado is the natural foundation for cocktails that benefit from added complexity beyond what Blanco delivers. The Tequila Old Fashioned (Reposado + bitters + agave syrup + orange peel) is the modern Reposado classic. The Mezcal Mule and Reposado Mule (Reposado + ginger beer + lime) leverage the oak character. Premium Margaritas often use Reposado for added depth — sometimes called a Margarita Añejo style. The classic Mexican Coffee (Reposado + coffee + cream) takes advantage of Reposado's vanilla and oak notes. For Singapore cocktail bars, Reposado increasingly displaces Blanco in serious Margaritas, Palomas, and craft Tequila cocktails because the added oak complexity rewards the mixology effort. Premium Reposados (Clase Azul, Codigo 1530, Arette Artesanal, Don Julio, Patron, 818) sip beautifully neat or on the rocks.

Should I drink Reposado neat or in cocktails?

Both. Reposado is the most versatile Tequila category specifically because it works in both contexts. For neat or on-the-rocks sipping, the more characterful Reposados (Clase Azul Reposado, Codigo 1530 Reposado, Arette Artesanal, Don Julio Reposado, Patron Reposado, 818 Reposado, Ocho Tierras Negras) reward casual sipping with light vanilla, caramel, and oak character layered over the agave base. For cocktails, Reposado is the workhorse for Tequila Old Fashioned, premium Margaritas, and craft cocktails wanting more complexity than Blanco. As Reposado gets richer (Codigo 1530, Arette Fuerte), it shifts more naturally toward sipping; the more accessible Reposados (Olmeca Altos, Topanito, Tosco) lean more toward cocktail use.

Do you deliver Reposado Tequila across Singapore?

Yes — The Liquid Collection offers free delivery on all Reposado Tequila orders across Singapore with no minimum purchase. Standard delivery is 3 working days. For Tequila Old Fashioned exploration, gifting (the Clase Azul Reposado is one of the most recognised premium gifting bottles globally), or craft Tequila inventory building, WhatsApp +65 9680 5856 for personal recommendations across the Reposado range — from Clase Azul Reposado through 818, Codigo 1530, Arette Artesanal, Don Julio, Patron, Milagro, Olmeca Altos, and Ocho single-estate single-vintage.