For anyone hoping to explore the many intricacies amidst the tequila market, it’s essential to understand the nuances between the different categories: gold and silver are the most obvious, but there are also reposados, aejo and extra aejo. Each style has its own process and flavor, but the aejo varieties are considered the spirit’s richest form. Aejo tequilas are more mature and complex than other tequila expressions; they are barrel-aged for at least 1-3 years and often feature robust flavor profiles that include notes of bright orange, dried fruit and toasty vanilla; as such, a premium aejo is meant to be sipped and savored like a fine scotch.