Reposado is the tequila category aged for at least two months but less than one year.
The word reposado means “rested” in Spanish. Reposado tequila is matured in oak containers, which can add pale color and flavors such as vanilla, spice, and toasted wood. The exact character depends on the barrel, climate, and production choices.
Blanco tequila is generally bottled soon after distillation, although it may rest briefly in tanks. Añejo tequila is aged for at least one year but less than three years, while extra añejo is aged for at least three years. These time periods are official category definitions, not merely marketing descriptions.
Color alone cannot prove how long tequila was aged. Producers may use permitted coloring or other treatments, so the category printed on the label is more reliable than visual appearance.