Most silver tequilas go straight from the still to the bottle. Herradura Silver does something different — and that difference is exactly why it tastes the way it does. After distillation, Herradura Silver rests for 45 days in American white oak barrels before bottling. Technically, 45 days is not enough to qualify as a reposado, so it can still be labeled silver. But those 45 days add something subtle and significant: a faint hint of oak, a woody mellowness that smooths the edges of the agave without masking it, and a distinctively sweet, clean finish that most blancos simply don't deliver.
Casa Herradura has been making tequila in the Valle de Amatitán in the Jalisco Lowlands since 1870 — one of the oldest continuously operating tequila haciendas in Mexico. The agave is grown on estate land in the same valley, slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens, and distilled under the watch of Maestra Tequilera López. The result is a silver tequila with genuine complexity: pure sweet agave on the nose, bright citrus and roasted pepper on the palate, and that characteristic warm, woody finish that makes Herradura Silver one of the most distinctive blancos at any price.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Casa Herradura, Valle de Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico (Est. 1870) |
| Maestra Tequilera |
López |
| Type |
Tequila Silver — 100% Blue Agave |
| Agave Region |
Valle de Amatitán, Jalisco Lowlands — estate-grown agave |
| Cooking |
Slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens |
| Resting |
45 days in American white oak barrels — adding smoothness without full reposado character |
| Proof |
80 Proof |
| ABV |
40% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico, Jalisco |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear with the faintest warm tinge from 45 days of oak contact
Nose: Pure, sweet agave with roasted pepper, fresh citrus, and a clean herbal note — the Lowlands terroir comes through directly
Palate: Smooth and distinctly sweet agave with a woody mellowness from the oak resting, layered with citrus, roasted pepper and light spice — more texture and depth than most blancos
Finish: Clean, smooth and invigoratingly warm — the oak adds just enough character to make the finish linger longer than you'd expect from a silver tequila
FAQ
Why does Herradura Silver spend time in oak if it's labeled silver?
To be labeled reposado, a tequila must rest in oak for a minimum of two months. Herradura Silver rests for 45 days — just under that threshold — which means it legally qualifies as silver (blanco) but gets the smoothing effect of oak contact. Those 45 days add a subtle woody mellowness and sweetness that most blancos don't have, making Herradura Silver a more complex sipping tequila while still delivering the fresh agave character that makes blancos great for cocktails.
What is the difference between Highlands and Lowlands agave tequila?
Herradura is from the Jalisco Lowlands (Valle de Amatitán), which tends to produce agave with a more earthy, herbaceous, and roasted pepper character than Highland agave. Highlands tequilas like Don Julio and Casamigos tend toward sweeter, fruitier profiles. Neither is better — they're simply different expressions of the same plant grown in different conditions.
Where can I buy Herradura Silver online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide.
