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.
This brown tequila is aged (“añejo”) one to three years in small barrels that often come from bourbon or whiskey distilleries. Añejo is considered the best tequila for sipping because the long aging process renders it very smooth, with subtle hints of vanilla and caramel.
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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.
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.
Learning how to PROPERLY drink tequila!
FAQ
Is white or brown tequila healthier?
What color tequila is better?
What’s the difference between brown tequila and white tequila?
Is Brown tequila more expensive?
Which tequila is best?
The spirit is also handy in the kitchen. Unaged tequila blanco tends to convey a light, cool, citrus-forward flavor, so it best belongs in dishes that are equally light and citrus-y, like this easy shrimp ceviche or these tequila-lime chicken tacos. This Jose Cuervo Especial Silver is a great contender, as is its Gold counterpart.
What are the healthier substitutes for brown sugar?
Healthier substitutes for brown sugar are jaggery, palm sugar, honey, coconut sugar, date sugar, raw agave nectar. Brown sugar contains fewer calories than regular table sugar. It is much healthier than regular sugar because of its fewer calorie content. Palm sugar, coconut sugar also contains fewer calories that are beneficial for health.
Is Tequila good for cooking?
If you don’t drink tequila too often then this may give you a bit of burn on the way down. Mixtos are best served well-chilled to keep their sweetness in check. Good For: Cooking purposes and punch bowls. If you’re going to use a tequila for cooking or marinades, then Jose Cuervo Especial is an ideal candidate.
What does Tequila taste like?
Aroma: The aroma is reminiscent of oak with hints of citrus. Taste: Not as sweet as other tequilas; a predominant lime flavor. If you enjoy dry white wines such as pinot grigio or enjoy quality vodka then this is the tequila for you. Good For: Tequila shots, punch bowls, and tequila-based cocktails.