Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado Tequila, 70cl

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With such gorgeous complexity wafting from the glass – floral, fruity top notes mingled in with classic agave, grass and a buttery undertone – we could sit sniffing this premium tequila all day long. Whether you are experimenting with recipes or just want to make a simple drink, there are many cocktails with gold tequila. Chelsea has traveled to over 50 countries and has had every major third-world disease (but like, in a hot way). Tequila is a liquor made in Mexico and is under some of the most stringent regulations for production.

The manufacturer received a certificate from The Guinness World Records for the most expensive bottle of tequila spirit ever sold. The peppery finish means this spirit is better suited to cocktails, rather than sipping neat — so try it in a classic margarita to enjoy the saline note. But our favourite is the bottle that shows both classic tequila character and elevated finesse – as well as great value for money.The proposal might have resulted in the loss of jobs at plants in California, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky, because Mexican tequila exported in bulk to the United States is bottled in those plants. You just have to know which kind of gold tequila is worth purchasing—especially if you want to enjoy a good sip of tequila. What sets this cocktail apart is the homemade jalapeño simple syrup, which adds a unique and flavorful element to the drink. Some reposados can also be aged in new wood barrels to achieve the same woody flavor and smoothness, but in less time.

The agreement also created a "tequila bottlers registry" to identify approved bottlers of tequila and created an agency to monitor the registry. Tasted straight it was enjoyable, with vegetal, herbaceous notes on the nose and a subtle citrussy sweetness on the palate.The Mexican government enforces the tequila intellectual property through the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). However, over 100 distilleries make over 900 brands of tequila in Mexico and over 2,000 brand names have been registered (2009 statistics). Because this slightly sweet tequila is often freshly distilled instead of spending time in the aging process, it stays clear or silver-ish in color (hence the name, “blanco” meaning “white. Perhaps it's the rich amber color or the smooth, nuanced taste that makes it a favorite among connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. But when mixed with tonic (for the record, we used London Essence) the drink really sparkled, with those lemon-lime notes really singing, and the savoury ones bringing in subtle complexity.

a b c d e f Pinal, Leticia; Cedeño, Miguel; Gutiérrez, Humberto; Alvarez-Jacobs, Jaime (1997-01-01). In fact, America imports a whopping 75% of the millions of liters of tequila produced in Mexico each year. These high-quality spirits demand we take them seriously, whether sipped neat or mixed in refreshing cocktails. These municipalities were selected based on geographical factors (such as climate, altitude and soil characteristics) and human factors (the use of traditional techniques of producing tequila that have been passed on from generation to generation).If there's a worm at the bottom of your tequila bottle, you've either purchased gag-inducing hooch aimed at gullible gringos, or your top-shelf booze is infested by some kind of alcohol-breathing, alien bug. Often, silver tequila is bottled directly after distillation, though some producers will let it age for a couple of weeks (no longer than 60 days) in a stainless steel container. In 2003, Mexico issued a proposal that would require all Mexican-made tequila be bottled in Mexico before being exported to other countries. An enticing caramel hue; dried fruit and cooked agave nose; a fruit and vanilla palate with hints of butterscotch – it all comes together to make one serious crowd-pleasing pour.

The Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) applies to all processes and activities related to the supply of agave, production, bottling, marketing, information, and business practices linked to the distilled alcoholic beverage known as tequila. The Winter Margarita is a delightful twist on the classic margarita that combines gold tequila with pomegranate and cranberry juices, and a touch of orange liqueur.If you’re going down the latter route, we’d recommend using blanco in a classic margarita or with tonic, and saving aged styles for after-dinner cocktails, such as an old fashioned or espresso martini. A single sniff brings to mind a bouquet of summer blooms; a buttery, smooth but still bright palate is rippled with rose. If the bottle of tequila does not state on the label that it is manufactured from 100% blue agave (no sugars added), then, by default, that tequila is a mixto (manufactured from at least 51% blue agave).