Which tequila category is typically unaged or lightly aged?

Which tequila category is typically unaged or lightly aged?

• A. Blanco
• B. Reposado
• C. Añejo
• D. Extra Añejo

Answer: (A)

Tequila aging is all about how long it spends in oak, which changes color and flavor. Blanco tequila is typically unaged or only lightly aged, meaning it’s bottled soon after distillation or after a brief period (often 0–2 months) in stainless steel or neutral oak. This keeps it colorless and preserves the fresh agave flavors with bright, herbaceous and citrus notes. The other categories involve longer oak aging—reposado, añejo, and extra añejo—so they take on more color and woody character, which is why they aren’t described as unaged or lightly aged.

Tequila aging is all about how long it spends in oak, which changes color and flavor. Blanco tequila is typically unaged or only lightly aged, meaning it’s bottled soon after distillation or after a brief period (often 0–2 months) in stainless steel or neutral oak. This keeps it colorless and preserves the fresh agave flavors with bright, herbaceous and citrus notes. The other categories involve longer oak aging—reposado, añejo, and extra añejo—so they take on more color and woody character, which is why they aren’t described as unaged or lightly aged.