Did you know that tequila has some of the toughest regulations in the liquor industry? It can only be made in certain parts of Mexico including the area surrounding the city of Tequila –– the states of Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. Many standards of regulation have to be followed in order for blue agave based spirits to be labeled ‘tequila’. And in addition to the agave plant being grown in the ‘tequila’ approved regions of Mexico, the Tequila Regulatory Council holds tight regulations over all other parts of the production as well. These tight regulations are part of what make agave tequila one of the best liquors to sip on or mix with (in our opinion). So it’s no surprise that many people hop on Google to learn more about tequila.
While both are made from 100% agave, yellow tequila has a smoother, slightly sweet taste that some people prefer over the earthy neutral flavor of white. If you’re looking for a drink with more body and sweetness, then yellow tequila may be right for you.
What is Blanco Tequila?
Blanco Tequila is an unaged tequila that is usually bottled and packaged immediately after distillation. However, some distillers prefer for the blanco or blanco tequila to settle and finish for a couple or a few weeks in the tanks before they bottle and package it. In essence, this blanco tequila is in its purest form and features the truest flavors of the blue 100% agave since it has no age. This is why some distillers call Blanco tequila “the essence of tequila” because it offers the taster the most genuine, unadulterated form of the blue 100% agave with no additives.
Blanco Tequilas are Great for Mixed Drinks
Because there is no aging process for Blanco Tequilas, the price is usually less expensive than Reposado or Añejo. That’s why they’re great for mixed drinks and margaritas. However, our Blanco Tequila is also a quality sipper or for taking shots –– read more about the Casa Mexico Tequila Blanco below.
What Makes Casa Mexico Blanco Exceptional?
Casa Mexico Blanco Tequila is slowly baked in clay ovens, naturally fermented, and double-distilled from 100 percent blue agave plant in stainless steel pot stills, our finished product presents as a remarkably smooth crystal-clear 100% agave spirit. Each sip reveals graceful earth tones, followed by crisp sweet citrus, finishing with hints of spice. It is suitable both for sipping or as the foundation for your favorite cocktail like a margarita.
What is Reposado Tequila?
Reposado means “rested” (or literally, “restful”) in Spanish, and reposado tequila rests anywhere from two months to a year before they’re put in a bottle. Reposados take on the gold or straw yellow hue from the barrels in which they are aged, which are typically oak or white oak barrels. The type of barrel changes the flavor of each distillery’s tequila, but typically, you can expect a mellow flavor with hints of oak. Reposado tequilas are often used in premium mixed drinks or are great for shots.
What Makes Casa Mexico Reposado the best Reposado Tequila?
Slowly baked in clay ovens, naturally fermented and double-distilled in stainless pot stills, our finished product then rests for a minimum of 6 months in new American White Oak barrels. This transformation allows the product to obtain its exceptional taste and golden hue through natural processes.
The sweet and subtle ginger notes, followed by a slight oak finish and hints of cinnamon, delightfully awaken your palate. Our reposado is suitable for sipping or as the foundation for your favorite tequila-based cocktails.
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FAQ
What does white tequila taste like?
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What is the difference between gold and white tequila?
Unlike gold tequila, white tequila is bottled straight away. This means that white tequila is stored soon after distillation and is aged for only short period. White tequila has a harsher taste which makes it good for margaritas. Gold tequila is aged for a longer period. Gold tequila has a mellow taste unlike the harsh taste of white tequila,.
What is the difference between silver and gold tequila?
Another difference between the two is they also have different tastes. Silver tequila has a harsh taste that is strong which is why people use lemon or lime juice in their cocktail drink or to chase shots with. The best tequila, like Casa Mexico, uses new American White Oak barrels when aging gold and silver tequila resulting in an exquisite taste.
What does silver tequila taste like?
Silver tequilas are the purest form of liquor from the blue agave plant. It may have a harsh taste as it goes down your throat, but the notes of fruitiness along with hints of pepper and spice. Another difference between Gold vs Silver Tequila is their taste.
How strong is gold tequila?
Gold and Silver tequila contains 80-100 proof or 40-50% ABV. Silver and Gold tequila is equally strong, but if you prefer to taste the presence of piña spirit, you should opt for Silver or White Tequila. Tequila Gold is aged and is mostly mixed, and has gone through flavoring processes.