Tequila is extraordinary because its production still hinges on the centuries-old knowledge of jimadores - farmers who harvest the blue agave plant, and who are able to tell when it's ready to be harvested. Once the spiky leaves are trimmed away, the core of the plant is baked, mashed, and then the juice is fermented and distilled. Depending on the method and time, tequila can be silver (or blanco), joven/oro (flavoured or blended silver tequila), reposado (rested/aged), anejo (aged) or extra anejo. Silver tequila is pretty harsh, but makes a great base for cocktails; while reposado and anejo can make great sipping tequila - in Mexico, it's normally consumed neat, and the differences in quality are easily tasted.
And what's the difference between tequila and mezcal? Well, tequila is always made from blue agave, while mezcal can be from any type of agave. The more you know!
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Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
750ml
VIDA de San Luis Del Rio is an artisanal, Organic Mezcal from Del Maguey.$74.95 Bottle -
Derrumbes third expression is a mezcal from the dessert produced exclusively from the extensive wild agave Salmiana Crassispina that grows naturally in the High Plateau of San Luis Potosi$99.95 Bottle
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Created from high altitude agave grown on the lands of Master Tequilero, Arq. Enrique Fonseca, near Atotonilco in the highlands. Cooked, crushed, fermented, and distilled at his ABV Tequileña distillery in the town of Tequila.$97.95 Bottle
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Jose Cuervo has been making tequila for over 250 years.$52.95 Bottle
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Cuervo Silver is super smooth. Crafted by master distillers at La Rojeña this unique and balanced blend.$52.95 Bottle
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Jose Cuervo 1800 Coconut Tequila
700ml NZ Spirits Awards Gold Medal Winner
Jose Cuervo's signature double-distilled 1800® Silver Tequila infused with natural, ripe coconut flavor. With its slightly-sweet and medium-bodied tropical taste, this versatile spirit is delicious on the rocks and also tastes great mixed with pineapple juice.$78.95 Bottle -
This tequila is crafted using 8-12 year old 100% Weber blue agave and is matured in American and French Oak barrels for no less than six months.$78.95 Bottle
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Jose Cuervo 1800 Anejo
700ml
Using 100% Weber blue agave, picked at their peak — anywhere from 8-12 years old — Añejo is aged in French Oak barrels for a minimum of 14 months. Its finish is described as spicy and well rounded with flavors of toasted oak, vanilla and butterscotch. This deep, luxurious tequila is ideal for sipping.$85.95 Bottle -
Smoke and spice right off the bat, followed by fruit and slight astringency. Same on attack, with spice rising and smoke ever-present; in the palate spices and smokiness give way to the sweet fruits and hint of citrus. Dry and spicy on the finish. Well balanced and great flavour profile.$99.95 Bottle
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Created to share with the world their pride and commitment to popular Mexican culture, its customs and food through the taste of a great mezcal, made according to fair trade processes. A handmade 100% agave mezcal, distilled in a ‘Palenque,” or mezcal factory in Matatlan, Oaxaca, with the help of maestro mezcalero Oscar Hernandez. With a strong and aromatic flavor, these spirits are the result of a long quest to find the best mezcal$107.95 Bottle
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Espolon Tequila Reposado
700ml
Our tequila Reposado starts off life as Blanco. It’s then rested in lightly charred, new American oak barrels to create a more complex and well-rounded character uniquely Espolòn. This one begs to be shared in cocktails that deserve even greater tequila character.$75.95 Bottle -
Espolon Tequila Blanco
700ml
COLOR: Clear with platinum cast. NOSE: Delicate, sweet agave; floral, tropical fruit and lemon zest aromas; hint of pepper. TASTE: Soft mouthfeel, light- to medium-bodied palate with bright agave flavor; notes of pepper, vanilla bean, grilled pineapple and spice. Elegant, clean finish that ends with a hint of spice.$70.95 Bottle