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Cimarrón — How to drink, Review & Tasting Notes

Looking for an honest Cimarrón review before buying? This page brings together everything you need to know about the bottles from this brand : detailed tasting notes, production characteristics sourced by our team, cocktail match scores showing exactly how Cimarrón products performs in a drink — and real reviews from cocktail enthusiasts who've used it in their drinks.

Cimarrón — 100% blue agave Mexican tequila known for its excellent value and crisp, balanced profile. Produced in the highlands of Jalisco, it is favored by both tequila enthusiasts and bartenders for its purity and versatility in cocktails.

100% blue agave Mexican tequila known for its excellent value and crisp, balanced profile. Produced in the highlands of Jalisco, it is favored by both tequila enthusiasts and bartenders for its purity and versatility in cocktails.

Characteristics — Cimarrón

Production details and technical specs sourced by our team — from ingredients origin and cooking method to alcohol content...

Cimarrón — Origin: Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico · Producer: Tequilera el Viejito · Positioning: Accessible, authentic, and versatile · Key ingredients: Blue Weber agave, spring water · Production method: Slow brick oven cooking, pot still distillation.

Origin
Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Producer
Tequilera el Viejito
Positioning
Accessible, authentic, and versatile
Key ingredients
Blue Weber agave, spring water
Production method
Slow brick oven cooking, pot still distillation

Best Cocktails with Cimarrón

We compared each Cimarrón's flavour profile and technical specs against each cocktail's ingredient requirements. Here are all the cocktails you can make with Cimarrón. Click on a cocktail to open the interactive comparator and find out which Cimarrón suits it best.

Cantarito : Refreshing Mexican cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup to enhance its flavors.

Cantarito

Refreshing Mexican cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup to enhance its flavors.

Neat Tequila : Savor pure tequila to reveal all its aromatic notes.

Neat Tequila

Savor pure tequila to reveal all its aromatic notes.

Ranch Water : A Texas classic — the ultimate light and refreshing drink for warm days.

Ranch Water

A Texas classic — the ultimate light and refreshing drink for warm days.

Margarita : Classic cocktail originating from Mexico, appreciated for its balance of freshness, acidity, and aromatic intensity.

Margarita

Classic cocktail originating from Mexico, appreciated for its balance of freshness, acidity, and aromatic intensity.

Paloma : An iconic Mexican cocktail, both light, sparkling, and pleasantly tangy.

Paloma

An iconic Mexican cocktail, both light, sparkling, and pleasantly tangy.

Tequila (Moscow) Mule : Twist on the Moscow Mule, swapping vodka for tequila to create a brighter, more aromatic cocktail with spicy ginger and fresh lime flavors.

Tequila (Moscow) Mule

Twist on the Moscow Mule, swapping vodka for tequila to create a brighter, more aromatic cocktail with spicy ginger and fresh lime flavors.

Tequila Sour : Classic cocktail blending tequila, fresh lemon, and egg white for a silky foam and tangy finish.

Tequila Sour

Classic cocktail blending tequila, fresh lemon, and egg white for a silky foam and tangy finish.

Mexican Firing Squad : A must-try drink for showcasing tequila in a bold and refreshing way. Create a vibrant balance of freshness, sweetness, and bitterness.

Mexican Firing Squad

A must-try drink for showcasing tequila in a bold and refreshing way. Create a vibrant balance of freshness, sweetness, and bitterness.

Tequila Old Fashioned : Reimagines the classic American cocktail with the smooth, warm character of tequila, delivering a refined drink with woody and agave notes for lovers of bold, sophisticated flavors.

Tequila Old Fashioned

Reimagines the classic American cocktail with the smooth, warm character of tequila, delivering a refined drink with woody and agave notes for lovers of bold, sophisticated flavors.

Examples of : Cimarrón

Here are all the Cimarrón bottles referenced on Smarter Spirits. Click on a bottle to discover its full aromatic profile, production specs, and which cocktails it suits best.

Cimarron Reposado : Stands out for its bright, expressive profile achieved through low-pressure slow roasting and natural fermentation with winemakers’ yeast.

Cimarron Reposado

Stands out for its bright, expressive profile achieved through low-pressure slow roasting and natural fermentation with winemakers’ yeast.

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Cimarron Blanco : Crafted in Atotonilco, Jalisco from hillside agave grown at 4,620 ft elevation, delivers a bright, expressive profile through low-pressure slow roasting and natural fermentation with winemakers’ yeast.

Cimarron Blanco

Crafted in Atotonilco, Jalisco from hillside agave grown at 4,620 ft elevation, delivers a bright, expressive profile through low-pressure slow roasting and natural fermentation with winemakers’ yeast.

Different types of Cimarrón

Tequila Reposado : Aged between 2 months and 1 year. Smooth flavors of vanilla, wood, caramel. Ideal for balanced cocktails.

Tequila Reposado

Aged between 2 months and 1 year. Smooth flavors of vanilla, wood, caramel. Ideal for balanced cocktails.

Tequila Blanco : Unaged or aged less than two months. Bright, floral notes with a strong agave presence.

Tequila Blanco

Unaged or aged less than two months. Bright, floral notes with a strong agave presence.

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