When the producers were planting their fields, they used much more land than other producers and spaced the agave out so as not to overtax the soil and sap it of its nutrients. But its round, sweet qualities are balanced out, says Chasse, by a gingery, peppery spice.
Good to Know: Want to nibble while you sip? Try fatty things with a crisp blanco, like guacamole and chips, a grilled steak and carnitas tacos. For aged tequilas, Hurley advises dark chocolate. And any sipping tequila goes great with spicy or salty foods, chased by a Mexican lager —just the way the distillers like to drink it themselves. A combination of used American and new French oak casks gives it a deep amber color that looks great in a snifter.
Plus, a velvety mouthfeel and a drying and nearly tannic finale compels you to take another sip. Related: The Best Flasks. At his estate in the town of Tequila, master distiller Guillermo Sauza makes the spirit the way his great-great-grandfather made it, using an old stone tahona and brick ovens. Its flavors and a super-long finish make it fascinating to drink, but it goes down surprisingly easy for such a powerful spirit.
But, she says, "eventually I would add a bit of water to open it up, so you can see how tequila evolves at different levels of alcohol. Related: The Best Margarita Mixes. Medina enjoys its smoothness, a quality that helps make it friendly for beginners, who might want to drink it on the slightly cool side.
Related: The Best Shot Glasses. The tequila provides notes of toasted coconut and vanilla, with some cocoa powder and dark roasted coffee , Hurley notes. The glass is embedded with gold flakes and decorated in wooshing lines composed of Swarovski crystals, which frame the dark amber liquid inside.
It makes a showstopping centerpiece for any bar. Chasse finds plenty of peppery spice, nuttiness and a hint of cacao but with a lush mouthfeel that makes Casa Dragones' tequila feel luxurious. Related: The Best Margarita Machines.
Though other expressions have since been added, Tequila Chamucos was founded in as a reposado-only, so you can be sure that its producers are dedicated to the style. Made with organic, high-mountain agave cooked in a brick oven and distilled in a stainless steel alembic still, it is triple-filtered and then aged in both American and French oak barrels. All of that renders one smooth sip. Related: The Best Cocktail Shakers. Leave it to The Rock to have his name behind a classy blanco, which is produced using high-mountain agave roasted in brick ovens and distilled in copper pot stills.
Founded in by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo, the brand is now under the watchful eye of third-generation master distiller, Jorge Antonio Salles. Related: The Best Bar Sets. Their latest version, made from estate-grown blue agave, is aged for four to five years in ex-bourbon barrels for a complex flavor that brings out notes of chocolate and dried fruit in the tequila.
The unique barrels, made from wood indigenous to a forest in burgundy noted for naturally ingrained vanilla tannins, separate this tequila from the rest of the bunch. If you're looking for an option for all-day sipping, this Valencia orange-infused tequila from woman-owned 21 Seeds is light and refreshing but not sweet on the palate and won't leave you feeling weighed down. Milagro's Select Barrel Reserve Reposado is distilled twice first in a pot still, then in a column still and rested for three to six months in American and French oak barrels.
Cristalino style is the hottest thing in ultra-premium tequila at the moment, and this one—a barrel-aged anejo finished in port wine casks—brings the rich flavor of a tequila aged for nearly two years with the smoothness of a silver tequila.
The fact the bottle will look gorgeous on your bar cart is purely a bonus. It's aged in oak barrels for more than a year, giving it a natural golden brown color and a smooth taste. The process leaves the spirit with a deeply toasted flavor and hints of vanilla that will entice even the most ardent whiskey fans. While they may be fun for a party or to use in mixed drinks, we recommend skipping these bottles the rest of the time and just drinking tequila straight up.
Why mess with a good thing? Aging Process: Just like a fine wine, tequila also goes through an aging process. And just like wine, tequila can be aged in a number of different containers, from oak barrels to steel drums. Each aging process will bring out different flavors in your tequila, and result in unique flavor profiles that often call to mind whiskey or scotch. The aging process will also change the color of a tequila. While we may be used to drinking clear tequila, many expensive tequilas are more caramel in color, due to being aged in wooden barrels.
Our suggestion: pick up a few different bottles with different aging processes to see which one you like best. This works as a great party idea too. Our editors have reviewed dozens of tequila brands over the last year, to come up with some of our favorite bottles, based on taste profile, uniqueness and value. Whether you want to sip on something smooth or just want to upgrade your margarita, here are 15 tequilas you can buy online and get delivered to your door in time for your next happy hour, dinner or party.
Reserve Bar. The Reposado features notes of sweet vanilla, oak, mushrooms, ginger, caramel and citrus, which gives it that perfect balance of earthiness, sweetness and spiciness with an easy finish and no lingering aftertaste. Each batch is distilled for a minimum of two months in stainless steel barrels, and delivers a nice mix of sweet agave, light citrus and just a hint of vanilla.
Courtesy Saucey. When it comes to celebrity tequila brands or just premium tequila, for that matter , rock and roll legend Sammy Hagar is the original. Now, the Red Rocker is throwing his hat back in the ring with Santo, a joint effort tequila brand with Guy Fieri. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission.
We tested more than 25 to find the very best. Cut through brisket and birds like butter with these expert picks. One kitchen extra that more than pulls its weight. Smoothness: Smoothness comes down to what presents on the palate, says award-winning New York bartender and cocktail educator Jena Ellenwood. Flavors: The flavors apparent in tequila can vary greatly, says Ellenwood. Check Price. Want more Saveur? Get the world's best recipes and kitchen tips in your inbox.
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