Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Day of the Dead 2019 is the year specific bottle from Cuervo's annual Día de Muertos limited edition series, featuring artwork commissioned from Mexican artist POGO. The label is a modern interpretation of traditional calavera (sugar skull) imagery surrounded by marigold flowers, the cempasúchil whose scent is believed to guide returning spirits to family ofrendas. Inside is genuine Tradicional Reposado: 100% Blue Agave tequila made to the same Cuervo family recipe used since 1795 across ten generations, aged a minimum of two months in small oak barrels for the brand's signature smooth, lightly oaked character. The 2019 design is no longer produced, with each year's release replaced by new artwork the following season.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Jose Cuervo Tradicional |
| Producer |
Becle (Casa Cuervo) |
| Type |
Reposado Tequila |
| Series |
Day of the Dead Limited Edition |
| Edition Year |
2019 |
| Artist |
POGO (Mexican artist) |
| Agave |
100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Aging |
Minimum 2 months in small oak barrels |
| Family Recipe |
Cuervo family recipe since 1795 (10 generations) |
| Status |
Discontinued (replaced by subsequent year editions) |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico |
| Region |
Tequila, Jalisco |
| Packaging |
Bottle with screen printed POGO calavera artwork |
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale gold with light straw highlights from the brief reposado aging.
Nose: Cooked agave, tropical fruit, light vanilla, and a touch of fresh pepper.
Palate: Smooth and lightly sweet, with cooked agave, vanilla, mild oak, tropical fruit, and gentle baking spice.
Finish: Clean and balanced, with lingering vanilla, soft pepper, and a final note of agave sweetness.
FAQ
What's the story behind the Day of the Dead bottle? Día de Muertos is one of Mexico's oldest festivals, a joyful celebration when families honor loved ones who have passed. Jose Cuervo commissions a different Mexican artist each year to design a year specific bottle. The 2019 edition was created by POGO, featuring a calavera in a top hat surrounded by marigolds, the flowers traditionally believed to guide spirits to family altars.
Is the tequila inside different from regular Tradicional Reposado? The liquid is the same Tradicional Reposado: 100% Blue Agave, aged a minimum of two months in small oak barrels, bottled at 80 proof. The 2019 limited edition collectibility comes from the artist designed bottle, the year specific Día de Muertos artwork, and the fact that this edition is no longer produced.
Why is Jose Cuervo called the "Father of Tequila"? Cuervo received the first commercial license to produce tequila from the King of Spain in 1795, making it the world's first official tequila brand. The Cuervo family has continued the same recipe through ten generations.
Where can I buy Jose Cuervo Tradicional Day of the Dead 2019 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
