Tequila Grand Cayman



3 mins readSep 5, 2020

Can you afford tequila on Grand Cayman if you’re on a budget? Visit Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for the most affordable prices in the Caribbean!

Tequila Grand CaymanJacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in the Cayman Islands. We carry your old favorites and a wide variety of other interesting brands of beer, wine and spirits that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Our selection includes bestselling tequilas like Cuervo, Patron, Don Julio, Herradura, and El Jimador. Visit our online store for weekly and monthly special offers and discounts.

How Tequila is Made

You may already know that tequila is made from blue agave plants, but the process from soil to shot glass is amazingly complex.

The process has evolved throughout history, but the modern version begins with the blue agave plant, which takes 7 to 12 years to grow, is harvested, cut, and cleaned. Farmers shear off its leaves, leaving a very large pit that resembles a pineapple. This explains why they call it “piña;” Spanish for pineapple. This piña is approximately the size of a beach ball.

The piñas then taken to a distillery where they are cut into smaller pieces and cooked until the heart of the plant is brown, soft, and sweet. This sweet brown center is then crushed and shredded to extract the nectar. From the nectar, an agave juice is formed. This juice is then fermented in yeast, distilled, and finally bottled. Voila! Tequila!

“Blanco” is the clearest and youngest of all the tequila types, aged less than two months. “Reposado,” which means “rested,” is a little darker in color and aged for 2 months minimum to 11 months. “Añejo,” which means “aged,” is the darkest and oldest of all the tequila types and must be distilled for at least a year. The younger tequilas are purer and sweeter, while the older tequilas are smoother and more complex.

Best Budget Tequila Brands

Expensive tequila is NOT the only kind that tastes good. Here are some recommendations for wallet-friendly tequila brands from our staff:

El Jimador – Despite being one of the most economical brands on the market, El Jimador uses 100% agave in all of its tequilas. It has also become the best-selling tequila in Mexico since its launch in 2000. El Jimador Blanco offers great quality at an affordable price. This versatile tequila will make great cocktails without breaking the bank.

Jose Cuervo – Jose Cuervo is the world’s largest and best-selling brand of tequila. It is run by the 11th generation of descendants of Don José Antonio de Cuervo who started producing tequila commercially in 1758. Today Jose Cuervo makes many different tequila products. Try Cuervo Especial Tequila Silver in your next Margarita or Bloody Maria cocktail.

Herradura – Tequila Herradura is a distiller that was founded in 1870 by Félix López, and the business remained in the family for over 125 years. Tequila products sold under the Herradura name are 100% blue agave and include Herradura Reposado, a delicious tequila that was launched in 1974 as the world’s first commercial Reposado. Francisco World Spirits Competition.

When you’re ready to buy the best tequila, visit Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits on Grand Cayman. Our knowledgeable team can help you decide which tequila to try, and we’ll surprise you with our very affordable prices.