CUERVO WAS THE FIRST PRODUCER OF TEQUILA IN THE WORLD. Jose Antonio de Cuervo y Valdes obtained land from the King of Spain in 1758 and began producing tequila – all before Mexico became an independent republic.

Tradicional® Reposado is 100% blue agave rested tequila. It has been aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two months, giving it the smooth and subtle complexity that aficionados seek. Tradicional is the original Cuervo® tequila, and it is still the number one premium tequila in Mexico. * 40% Alc./Vol.

Cuervo's Tradicional has been produced since 1795. Its varieties, Silver and Reposado, are 100% agave tequilas. The reposado achieves its amber color through six months of barrel aging.

IIRC, the big difference is that Especial is a Mixto, whereas Tradicional is 100% agave.

The family crest can be found on every bottle of Jose Cuervo Tequila. The crest symbol is a true testament to the family's rich tequila producing heritage. It consists of a crow, cuervo in Spanish, blue agave plant, and the blending iron of the Hacienda Solar de las Animas, owned by José Antonio de Cuervo.

Jose Cuervo is the best-selling brand of tequila, selling a fifth of the tequila consumed worldwide. Jose Cuervo. Type.

Jose Cuervo Tradicional is 100% Blue Agave tequila produced the original, handcrafted way. Every individual bottle (designed after the original Jose Cuervo bottle) is assigned its own unique number, letting you in on a special Cuervo exclusivity.

In order for a spirit to be called tequila, it must come from the blue agave plant, a species found only in Jalisco and four nearby regions in central Mexico. All Jose Cuervo tequila continues to be made in the town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco in Mexico.

Community reviews This is my favorite for Margaritas...as it is not aged it has the original "fruity" Tequila flavor. A bit more expensive than some others, but worth it. Would also be great for shots with sangrita.

Tradicional® Reposado is 100% blue agave rested tequila. It has been aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two months, giving it the smooth and subtle complexity that aficionados seek. Tradicional is the original Cuervo® tequila, and it is still the number one premium tequila in Mexico. * 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof).

Jose Cuervo is produced at the La Rojeña distillery in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. The distillery was officially founded in 1812. It is the oldest active distillery in Latin America.

Spanish: from cuervo 'raven rook' (from Latin corvus) applied as a nickname for a man with strikingly glossy black hair or for one with a raucous voice.