Hot summer days are almost here and it’s Cinco de Mayo—time to break out the tequila! But there’s more to this zesty spirit than frosty margaritas, limes and salt-rimmed glasses. Distilled from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant (which is found primarily in Mexico), true tequilas are made from 100-percent blue agave. And tequila enthusiasts know that the best tequilas are for sipping. Not yet a connoisseur of premium tequilas? Here’s some Tequila 101 along with some examples of top-rated tequilas to look for…Remember that, just like a fne wine, the longer a tequila is aged, the more premium it is considered and the more expensive the spirit.
Blanco or Plata
(White or Silver)
This tequila will have the purest taste and smell of agave due to the fact that it is bottled right after the distillation process or aged in stainless steel tanks for less than 60 days. It is also the variety you’ll most likely drink in your margarita.
1921 Tequila Blanco
Available at Tipsy’s Liquor World 303.551.7000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.551.7000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Applejack Wine & Spirits 303.233.3331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.233.3331 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Highlands Wine Seller 720.889.9463 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 720.889.9463 end_of_the_skype_highlighting tequila1921.com
Available at Tipsy’s Liquor World 303.551.7000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.551.7000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Applejack Wine & Spirits 303.233.3331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.233.3331 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Highlands Wine Seller 720.889.9463 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 720.889.9463 end_of_the_skype_highlighting tequila1921.com
Azuñia Platinum Tequila
(Blanco)
This one may be challenging to find but it is served at Mezcal Restaurant in Denver. Most liquor stores should be able to special order it. azuniatequila.com
(Blanco)
This one may be challenging to find but it is served at Mezcal Restaurant in Denver. Most liquor stores should be able to special order it. azuniatequila.com
Reposado
(Rested)
This variety is aged in wooden barrels for two months to just less than one year. Tequila reposado generally has a smoother taste than tequila blanco.
(Rested)
This variety is aged in wooden barrels for two months to just less than one year. Tequila reposado generally has a smoother taste than tequila blanco.
Muchote Tequila Reposado
This Denver-based company’s tequila is available at Davidsons Liquor 303.224.0444 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.224.0444 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Colorado Liquor Mart 303.744.9500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.744.9500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Total Beverage 303.280.3800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.280.3800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting muchotetequila.com
This Denver-based company’s tequila is available at Davidsons Liquor 303.224.0444 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.224.0444 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Colorado Liquor Mart 303.744.9500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.744.9500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Total Beverage 303.280.3800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.280.3800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting muchotetequila.com
Corrido Reposado
(Single Barrel)
Available at Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Mayfair Liquor 303.322.0810 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.322.0810 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Applejack Wine & Spirits 303.233.3331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.233.3331 end_of_the_skype_highlighting tequilacorrido.com
(Single Barrel)
Available at Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Mayfair Liquor 303.322.0810 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.322.0810 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Applejack Wine & Spirits 303.233.3331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.233.3331 end_of_the_skype_highlighting tequilacorrido.com
Añejo
(Aged)
This tequila is aged in wooden barrels for one to three years and has the smoothest taste of all since it is aged the longest.
(Aged)
This tequila is aged in wooden barrels for one to three years and has the smoothest taste of all since it is aged the longest.
Herradura
Seleccion Suprema Extra Añejo
Available at Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Toast Wine & Spirits 303.455.0431 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.455.0431 end_of_the_skype_highlighting herradura.com
Seleccion Suprema Extra Añejo
Available at Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Toast Wine & Spirits 303.455.0431 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.455.0431 end_of_the_skype_highlighting herradura.com
Republic Tequila Añejo
This organic tequila is available at Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Colorado Liquor Mart 303.744.9500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.744.9500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Tipsy’s Liquor World 303.551.7000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.551.7000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting republictequila.com
This organic tequila is available at Argonaut Wine & Liquor 303.831.7788 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.831.7788 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; Colorado Liquor Mart 303.744.9500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.744.9500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Tipsy’s Liquor World 303.551.7000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303.551.7000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting republictequila.com
Resource: tequila.net
