Nothing says “party” quite like Cuervo tequila! When you’re ready to buy it in the Cayman Islands, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers some great tips from our experts.
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How Much Do You Know About Tequila?
Tequila production is highly regulated and must be made from the fermented sap of blue agave plants that are grown in one of five Mexican states that surround the city of Tequila – Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.
There are five different types (or classes) of tequila. The three most common and popular are Blanco (Silver), Reposado (Aged), and Añejo (Extra-Aged). Each has a different personality and flavor profile.
Blanco Tequila: This clear white spirit is also known as “silver” tequila. It’s a pure blue agave spirit that is unaged and typically bottled immediately following the distillation process where any cloudiness is removed. Since it is not aged in barrels, Blanco tequila has a bright, clean flavor with the most genuine natural sweetness of the blue agave. It works well in tequila drinks like mojitos and margaritas and can be paired with citrus fruits, fish, root vegetables, Mexican food, and even desserts.
Recommendation: In this category, try Cuervo Reserva 1800 Silver. It’s a 100% agave white tequila that is named for the year in which tequila was first sold. It has a clean, smooth taste and is perfect for almost every tequila cocktail you can think of, including the Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, and Paloma.
Reposado Tequila: This tequila is known as “aged” or “rested.” Regulated by the Mexican government, it must be aged in oak barrels for two to eleven months after being distilled. It has a softer, smoother, and more aromatic flavor than Blanco, and often takes on vanilla and/or caramel flavors during the oak aging process. Pair Reposado with meat, fruit, and spicy foods.
Recommendation: In this category, look for Cuervo Tradicional® Reposado, a 100% blue agave rested tequila. It’s the original Cuervo® tequila and is still the number one premium tequila in Mexico.
Añejo Tequila: Añejo, which means “vintage,” is only permitted by the Mexican government to be used on tequila that has been aged for at least one year in barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 liters. The extended aging process results in a very smooth, more sophisticated taste and a darker color. Añejos that are aged three or more years are called Extra-Añejo. Sip this type of tequila on its own or pair it with heavier meats and rich foods.
Recommendation: In this category, look for Cuervo’s new añejo tequila – Tradicional Añejo. It’s aged in charred American oak for at least a year and then finished in single malt Irish whiskey barrels for a rich, complex flavor and remarkably smooth finish.
When you’re ready to buy Cuervo Tequila or another favorite spirit at affordable prices, visit Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits in the Cayman Islands for everything you need and more.
