The color isn't what makes it "resposado", it's the "resposado" process that gives it the color and unique mellow flavor. "Resposado" or "resting" as it is called refers to letting the tequila sit in white oak casks(pipones) for several months(no more than a year) during which time the barrels will give it it's mellow taste and pale color.

Clear tequila that is bottled immediately after being distilled is referred to as "Blanco", or sometimes "White or Silver". It has the truest flavor of Blue Agave and is quite strong tasting.

"Gold" or "Oro" tequila is tequila that has coloring and flavoring agents added to it and is usually what is used in mixed drinks and what not.

"Anejo" is Blanco tequila that has been aged in white oak barrels for more than a year, and it picks up more of an amber color and smokey woody flavor. Anejo means aged.

"Resevra" is simply Anejo that has been aged for many years.

Some other tequilas you might want to try if you like the Herraduras are:


1.Casa Noble Resposado
2.Homitos Resposado
3.Arette Resposado
4.Chinaco Resposado
5.Corralejo Triple Resposado

The best tequilas ever->>>> El Tesoro De Don Felipe (Anejo) & Caso Noble (Anejo)