Jose Cuervo Gold, also known as Jose Cuervo Especial Gold, is the world's best-selling tequila and a "joven" or "oro" style tequila. This means it's a blend of younger tequilas, including some reposado (aged) tequila, along with other unaged tequilas. Caramel coloring and sometimes sugars are added to give it its golden hue and smooth out the younger spirits. It is not a 100% blue agave tequila, containing at least 51% agave spirit with the remainder being other neutral spirits.
Tasting Notes:
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Color: Light gold to golden amber.
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Aroma: Sweet, with pleasant agave notes and hints of soft spice and mixed peels. Some detect vanilla and subtle oak.
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Palate: Sweet and slightly tangy, with a subtle agave flavor and hints of oak and vanilla. Some note caramel, cinnamon, and a vegetal herbalness.
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Finish: Well-balanced, short, and smooth, often with a slightly oaky and spicy finish.
Awards: While Jose Cuervo Gold is a widely recognized and popular tequila, it doesn't often receive high-end spirits awards that focus on 100% agave tequilas. However, the Jose Cuervo brand as a whole has received awards for some of its premium expressions. For Jose Cuervo Gold specifically:
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It received a Bronze medal at the World Tequila Awards 2025 in the Best Extra Añejo category, which is unusual as it's a joven tequila and not an extra añejo. This might indicate a specific blend or a miscategorization in the awards.
