Zumbador Reposado Tequila

Zumbador Reposado Tequila is an artisanal Highland tequila that balances vibrant cooked agave with a subtle touch of barrel richness. Produced at El Sabino in Jesús María, Los Altos de Jalisco, it is crafted from 100% Tequilana Weber Azul agave, rested for just 12 weeks in ex-whiskey barrels, and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). The short maturation preserves the fresh, expressive character of the agave while introducing gentle notes of butterscotch, vanilla, oak, and warm spice.

Process & Profile

Zumbador is produced by the López family, who have been growing agave in Jalisco for four generations. The estate, El Sabino, maintains approximately 1,000 acres with 1.5 million agave plants, while fourth-generation agave grower and Maestro Tequilero Roberto López Anaya oversees the production process.

For the Reposado, Tequilana Weber Azul agaves averaging six years of age are cooked in traditional masonry ovens before being crushed using a tahona. Fermentation takes place in both wood and stainless-steel vessels, followed by distillation using copper and stainless-steel stills. These traditional and artisanal methods are designed to keep cooked agave at the center of the finished tequila.

The tequila is then rested for 12 weeks in ex-whiskey barrels. Rather than allowing oak to dominate the spirit, this relatively brief maturation adds softness, color, and subtle barrel complexity while maintaining the brightness of the underlying agave.

On the nose, Zumbador’s official tasting notes highlight rich fruit, butterscotch, and agave. Additional tasting impressions show layers of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, citrus, toasted oak, earth, and black pepper, creating a profile that is both fresh and gently rounded by its time in wood.

On the palate, sweet cooked agave takes the lead, joined by delicate roasted-agave character, citrus, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and mild oak spice. The whiskey-barrel influence remains restrained, allowing the natural sweetness and vegetal qualities of the agave to remain clearly defined.

The finish is balanced and warming, with lingering cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, light caramel, cinnamon, and oak spice. At 80 proof, it maintains enough structure for sipping while remaining smooth and approachable.

What makes Zumbador Reposado Tequila especially compelling is its combination of estate-grown Highland agave, traditional masonry-oven cooking, tahona crushing, mixed-vessel fermentation, and a restrained 12-week ex-whiskey barrel rest. Instead of masking the agave beneath heavy oak, the maturation is used to complement it, producing a reposado with freshness, authenticity, and just enough barrel complexity.

Enjoy it neat, over a large cube, or in premium agave-forward cocktails such as a Reposado Margarita, Paloma, or Tequila Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zumbador Reposado Tequila?
It is an artisanal 100% Blue Weber agave reposado tequila produced at El Sabino in Jesús María, Los Altos de Jalisco, and rested for 12 weeks in ex-whiskey barrels.

What are the key specs of Zumbador Reposado Tequila?
Zumbador Reposado is bottled at 80 proof / 40% ABV and typically sold in a 750ml bottle. It carries NOM 1643, uses approximately six-year-old Tequilana Weber Azul agave, and is matured for 12 weeks in ex-whiskey barrels.

What flavors characterize Zumbador Reposado Tequila?
Expect sweet cooked agave, rich fruit, butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, citrus, toasted oak, black pepper, cinnamon, and roasted agave, with the agave remaining at the center of the profile.

How should you enjoy Zumbador Reposado Tequila?
Enjoy it neat or over a large cube to appreciate its agave and subtle barrel character. It also works beautifully in a premium Margarita, Paloma, Tequila Sour, or agave-based Old Fashioned.

What makes Zumbador Reposado Tequila special?
Its distinction comes from the combination of four generations of agave-growing experience, estate-grown Highland agave, masonry-oven cooking, tahona extraction, artisanal production, and a brief 12-week ex-whiskey barrel rest that adds richness without overpowering the tequila’s natural agave character.