A Look at Partida Reposado.
Posted in Recipes, Spirits, Tequila on August 26th, 2009 by halw – Be the first to comment
So what’s the secret behind Partidas Reposado?
Partida starts their tequilas off by using 100% blue agave grown in the heart of the Tequila Region of Mexico. The land Partida uses lies right outside the village of Amatian, and exists within the grip of a dormant volcano, this enhances the the soil with additional minerals and a richness adding to a better quality agave crop.
Unlike some other tequila producers, Partida draws only from their own fields, allowing for full quality control of each agave plant. This is followed up by the process of slow cooking the pinas for a period of twenty hours in steel ovens prior to distillation.
Once the phase of distillation is begun, Partida is distilled twice. Once to remove purities and then a second time to achieve as close to perfection as is possible.
This entire process from hand picking the agave to distillation demonstrates itself in the impression Partida’s Reposado leaves with you.
After being aged in American Oak Barrels for six months it inherits flavors of mild cocoa, subtle notes of orange marmalade, honey, agave and nuts(possibly almonds?) with a sweet and very smooth finish.
Yet again Partida scores high merit with another one of it’s offerings. First with its Blanco, then with its Anejo, and it’s Extra Anejo and now with its Reposado offering.
A remarkable, flavor rich spirit, Partida Reposado is a must try for any tequila fan.
Final Score: 9.5/10
We decided to see how Partida Reposado worked in cocktails, but wanted to try something other than the traditional margarita and being inspired(very loosely) by several different cocktails such as the Last Word that shouldn’t work together but do, here’s something that somehow just melds together and works. We’re still not sure how and why but the flavors actually do work together.
“Ugh my head hurts”
2 large dashes Bittermens mole bitters
Fernet Branca-1/4 oz
Green Charteuse-1/4oz
1/4 Pineapple Juice
1/4 Bar spoon(or drizzle) of Agave Nectar
Partida Reposado 2oz
Rinse a coupe glass with absinthe(Lucid was used)
A spray bottle was used to apply lightly.
Ugh My Head Hurts-Partida Reposado, Green Chartreuse, Fernet Branca, Pineapple Juice.
