What are the four grades of tequila?

The four main grades of tequila are defined by time in oak. Blanco is unaged or rested under two months, bright and agave-forward. Reposado rests at least two months and usually up to a year, adding vanilla and caramel.

Añejo rests at least one year in barrels of 600 liters or smaller, turning darker and richer. Extra añejo rests three years or more, with deep oak and dried fruit. You may also see joven, which is usually a blend of blanco with some aged tequila.

Our guide to what is reposado tequila has a full comparison table, and how tequila is made covers what happens before the barrel.

TROPA makes a reposado and a limited añejo.