From Sparrow’s agave and tequila list, the Siete Lenguas Reposado is a rested tequila with real tradition behind it, $22 by the pour, or $33 for a larger pour.
About Siete Lenguas Reposado
A reposado is a tequila that has rested in oak, which gives it a gentle golden color and a rounder, mellower character than a blanco while keeping the agave at the center. This Highland Jalisco tequila is made in the classic, agave-forward style, with the cooked agave milled and fermented before distillation and then aged quietly in oak barrels. The result sits between the bright clarity of a blanco and the deeper oak influence of an anejo, a balanced and approachable sipper. Siete Lenguas is one of the storied names of the Atotonilco area in the Jalisco highlands, a family house with deep roots in traditional, agave-forward production, the kind of tequila that prizes the character of the plant over heavy barrel influence.
Tasting Notes
A well-made reposado like this tends toward cooked agave and citrus peel lifted by soft notes of vanilla, light spice, and toasted oak from its time in barrel. It is smooth and rounded, with a warm, lingering finish.
What to Pair It With
A rested tequila has the body to stand up to richer, spiced plates. From the Sparrow dinner menu, pair it with the Lamb Quesa-Birria Tacos, the Guajillo Chicken, or the Tuna Tartare. It is lovely sipped neat or over a large cube in our 21+ lounge after dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a reposado tequila?
A reposado is a tequila that has rested in oak barrels, which softens it and adds gentle notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak while keeping the agave character. Siete Lenguas Reposado is a Highland Jalisco tequila in this style.
How much is a pour of Siete Lenguas Reposado at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Siete Lenguas Reposado is $22 by the pour, or $33 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Tromba Reposado and the Solento Anejo. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.