Reposado means rested, and 1800 Reposado rests for at least six months in oak before it is bottled. It is one of the two labels the brand added in 2004, alongside the Silver, decades after 1800 first appeared with its Añejo in 1967.
The tequila is made from 100 per cent agave, and the barrels are a mix of American and French oak. The result is a light gold spirit with the agave still in front.
In the glass you get toasted coconut, vanilla and mocha coffee, with a little candied fruit, light pepper and sweet cinnamon. The palate is butterscotch and vanilla, and the finish is long, dry and rounded, with good agave character.
That softness suits a margarita when you want something rounder than a blanco makes. The brand's own easy serve is a Tamarind Highball, the reposado over ice with a tangy Mexican soda. It also holds up on its own at room temperature.