As I walk through the tequila section of almost any liquor store, I always notice the bottle shaped like the state of Texas and wonder, "How does it taste?" I've been fooled by unique bottles before so I tend to shy away from any perceived 'gimmicky' tequila.
While at dinner this evening, I noticed a bottle shaped like the state of Texas and thought, "Why not?" Worst case scenario, it tastes like crap, I waste $7-10, and I move on.
Somehow, requesting a shot of Republic Tequila Reposado with no salt and lime caught the attention of the restaurant. It seems other people also wondered, is it good or is it just a gimmick? My girlfriend first noticed the bright agave aroma. I anticipated what it might taste like. Republic Tequila Reposado caught me by surprise. Soft and light at first with bold oak flavor in the middle, followed by a medium agave palate. I fully expected the oak bite at the finish. This does not mean it tasted harsh or overpowering. Republic Tequila Reposado provides a nice variation on the classic reposado.
If I recall correctly, it costs around $50 a bottle. I can't call this my favorite reposado, but I can say it is in the top 10. I'm glad I bought a shot of the tequila from the 'gimmicky' bottle.
