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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Mezcal Don Ramon Joven
750ml
Mezcal Don Ramón Joven is a transcendent expression of this category of hand-made spirits. Made from 100% Salmiana Agave from Zacatecas, Mexico that has been matured for 8-10 years, this clear spirit embodies the earthen smokiness of mezcal.$91.95 Bottle -
El Jimador Anejo Tequila
700ml
100% ESTATE BOTTLED. 100% BLUE AGAVE. 100% NATURAL$57.95 Bottle -
El Jimador Tequila Blanco is a great choice for Tequila cocktails. Citrusy, herbaceous and smooth.$52.95 Bottle
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Named after the farmers who grow and harvest the agave plants, El Jimador Reposado is a 100% agave tequila aged for 3 months before bottling.$52.95 Bottle
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The Original Reposado. Tequila Herradura introduced the world to Reposado in 1974 and has been setting the standard ever since. Aged 9 months longer than industry standards, Reposado has a rich amber color with notes of cooked agave, vanilla and butter. This additional time spent resting in charred American White Oak barrels creates a smooth, sweet finish with a slight taste of spice.$104.95 Bottle
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Herradura Anejo Tequila
700ml
Herradura Anejo Tequila has a deliberately smooth taste with cooked agave and notes of toasted oak and dried fruit.This Tequila has a dark amber color that hints at its warmth and oaked aging.The aroma is cooked grave blended with spice and floral notes.$112.95 Bottle -
Aromas of citrus, caramel, butter, cooked agave, and sage are the beginning of a pleasingly balanced and very unique tasting experience. Fortaleza Reposado has it’s own distinct character, and is not like any other tequila.$157.95 Bottle
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Fortaleza Anejo Tequila
750ml
Caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and cooked agave aromas practically jump from the glass in this highly-praised and perfectly-aged añejo. This tequila is so rich and complex that some people are even able to detect pineapple, peach, orange blossom, nutmeg, and raisin in the nose.$206.95 Bottle -
Fortaleza Blanco Tequila
750ml
Aromas of citrus, and rich cooked agave fill your nose in this unique and very special blanco tequila. Also present: butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and a deep inviting vegetal complexity$139.95 Bottle -
Patron Silver Tequila
700ml
Patron Silver is crystal clear, pure ultra premium tequila. This tequila is smooth and light and is preferred over an aged tequila with a slight oak flavor. It is also very enjoyable neat or on the rocks.$116.95 Bottle -
Alipus San Juan del Rio is made with agave Espadin. Alipus started working with Joel Antonio Cruz for this release, however the family turned over distillation to Joel’s younger cousin Rodolfo Juan Juarez a few years ago. This mezcal is distinguished by the conditions of the plants location in reddish and white soils, and long fermentation periods, which will mark the mineral and chalky tones.$103.95 Bottle
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Altos Reposado tequila is made from 100% blue agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico and aged in former whiskey barrels for 6 to 8 months for good measure. Sweet and citric with notes of vanilla and wood, it's definitely worth the wait. Trust us.$61.95 Bottle