The López family has been growing agave in Los Altos de Jalisco for four generations, and that history and connection to the land are an important part of the story behind Zumbador.
Today, maestro tequilero Roberto López Anaya carries that tradition forward at Destilería El Sabino (NOM 1643), located in Jesús María, Jalisco. When you look at the production methods used here, there’s a lot for tequila lovers to appreciate.
Zumbador begins with estate-grown agave cooked in stone/brick ovens, with a both roller mill and a tahona used for maceration.
Fermentation is a combination of stainless-steel tanks without agave fibers and wooden tanks with agave fibers, followed by distillation in stainless-steel and copper pot stills.
This reposado is rested for three months in American oak whiskey barrels.
On the nose, I get roasted sweet potato, baking spices, a little oak, vanilla, and some earthy and citrus notes underneath.
On the palate, that roasted sweet potato remains front and center, followed by pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, citrus, and a touch of caramel. The finish is warm, balanced, and pleasantly spicy.
What I really appreciate about this reposado, besides the price point, is the balance. There’s enough barrel influence to give it another layer of complexity, but you never lose the agave. At close to $30 a bottle, there’s a lot of tequila here for the price.
I give Zumbador Reposado two thumbs up! It’s a lovely sipper and would also be perfect for a fall cocktail.
NOM | 1643 |
|---|---|
Agave | Jalisco (Los Altos) |
Cooking | Stone or brick ovens |
Extraction | Tahona and roller mill |
Water | Deep well water |
Fermentation | Open-air stainless steel tanks and wood tanks with fibers |
Still | Copper pot and stainless steel pot |
Age | 3 months in American white oak barrels |
ABV | 40% |
Tequila Report Score: 88
88 points out of 100 (4.4 out of 5 points)
Price $31.99
More from Zumbador: All of our Zumbador coverage, including reviews, lists, scores, and more.
