El Jimador
El Jimador Tequila Reposado
Tequila from Mexico
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
El Jimador is a prominent tequila brand that is produced by Casa Herradura, one of Mexico's historical and renowned tequila distilleries. The brand takes its name from the "jimadores," the expert harvesters of the blue agave plant, whose skill and labor are crucial to the tequila production process. These workers use a special tool called a "coa" to cut the agave and extract the "piña," the core of the plant that is used to make tequila.
El Jimador Reposado Tequila offers a rich and multifaceted tasting experience. It starts with a nose that is complex and earthy, featuring vanilla and smoky jalapeño, intertwined with hints of campfire ash. The palate is smooth, beginning with a creamy vanilla flavour that leads into a spicy mid-palate dominated by peppery notes and rounded out with subtle hints of violet, coconut, black pepper, and cinnamon. The finish is long and smooth, characterized by a mild sweetness and the distinctive agave warmth, making it satisfying and well-rounded. This tequila's balance of flavours makes it highly versatile, suitable for both sipping neat and mixing into a variety of cocktails.
Nose:
The aroma is complex, featuring wet earth, vanilla, and hints of jalapeño and campfire ash, providing a rich and inviting start.
Palate:
On tasting, El Jimador Reposado opens with a smooth vanilla flavour that transitions into a spicy mid-palate, abundant with peppery notes. The experience is rounded off with undertones of delicate violet, coconut, black pepper, and cinnamon, contributing to a rich and layered taste.
Finish:
The finish is long and brings a slight fruit sweetness on the tail, notable with red bell pepper notes from the agave, providing a distinctive conclusion to the tasting experience.
Awards:
San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2012 - Double Gold Medal