What aging classifications are used for sotol?
Sotol is classified into several aging and style categories:
- Blanco (Silver) — unaged and bottled after distillation
- Joven/Oro (Gold) — typically a blend or lightly treated style
- Reposado (Aged) — rested in wood for a defined period
- Añejo (Extra-Aged) — aged longer in wood, developing deeper complexity
- Crema (Cream) — a liqueur-style expression made with sotol as a base.
These categories are defined under Mexico’s regulatory framework for sotol.