Jose Cuervo Especial Reposado Tequila, 70cl

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Drink it simply over the rocks, if that’s your thing, or try it in place of rum, whisky or even cognac in your favourite brown spirit-based cocktails. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Pursuant to Annex 313 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada and the United States recognize tequila and mezcal as products originating from Mexico and, consequently, do not permit the sale of any product as tequila and/or mezcal unless they have been lawfully prepared in Mexico.

The creamy, rich and full-flavoured palate suits neat sipping best – a serve most often reserved for barrel-aged tequilas.While sub-classifications abound, there are three main types of tequila – blanco, reposado and añejo.

In June 2013, a Chinese ban on the importation of premium (100% blue agave) tequila into China was lifted, following a state visit to Mexico by Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping. We think those that enjoy rum will appreciate this, especially when paired with pineapple juice for instant summer refreshment. The first tequila distillery in the United States was opened in 1936 in Nogales, Arizona by Harry J. The final results of these changes are increased concentrations of acids, esters and aldehydes, and a decrease in fusel oil concentration. And while in many cases we tasted a range of tequilas from the same brand, we’ve only included a maximum of one from each – the one that we think is most worth your money.With their rich caramel hues and aged oak character, añejo tequilas are often compared to whiskies – and this one really does fulfil the expectation, given it’s been rested for 14 months in ex-Speyside single malt Scotch casks. a b c d e f "Production of tequila from agave: historical influences and contemporary processes" (PDF). As a former bartender instructor, he's spent years perfecting his craft and taught many students the art of making cocktails like a pro.

Mexican laws state that tequila can be produced only in the state of Jalisco and limited municipalities in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. Cuervo ® Gold is golden-style joven tequila made from a blend of reposado (aged) and younger tequilas. So whether you're looking to impress your guests at your next dinner party or simply want to expand your tequila repertoire, this guide is for you. Under the AO, selected municipalities within only five Mexican states can grow the agave and produce tequila. The arrival happened during an event held at the House of Roosevelt, a well-known club located on The Bund– an area with a long tradition of importing alcoholic beverages in China.Some producers like to add a small amount of bagazo back into their fermentation tanks for a stronger agave flavor in the final product. Although some tequilas have remained as family-owned brands, most well-known tequila brands are owned by large multinational corporations. One of the most traditional drinks is pulque, fermented from the maguey cactus, and produced in the region for thousands of years. It is often considered the best type of tequila to use in mixed drinks, and is commonly seen in margaritas. It's a combination of a margarita and a spritzer, with fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and sparkling water.

The specific yeasts and the environments in which they act determine the resultant organoleptic combinations.

Aged for 11 months in American white oak, this reposado has been flying off shelves since the 1970s – it was the first commercial bottling of the style ever sold – and it remains popular for a reason. The components that make up tequila do not act individually to give tequila its distinctive flavor and aroma, but rather, depend on the interaction and quantity of each volatile compound. TMA ( tristeza y muerte de agave — "agave depression and death") is a blight that has reduced the production of the agave grown to produce tequila. Mexico's tequila protection interests were prominent during the Chinese accession negotiations to the World Trade Organization. The agave plant contains many phenolics such as vanillin and syringaldehydes which presents a strong and fruity or herbal aroma.