{"id":7518,"date":"2016-11-23T21:25:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T21:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seasidemexico.com\/bloger\/?p=7518"},"modified":"2016-11-28T21:27:12","modified_gmt":"2016-11-28T21:27:12","slug":"mexicos-award-winning-tequila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seasidemexico.com\/bloger\/mexicos-award-winning-tequila\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico\u2019s Award-Winning Tequila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mexican law states that no spirits can be labeled \u201ctequila\u201d unless they are produced in one of four states, the most notable being Jalisco. Often dubbed the champagne of Mexico, tequila comes in reposados, anejos and blancos — but all varieties are distilled from the sugary juices of the blue weber agave. Unlike fine wines or scotches, tequila doesn\u2019t get better with age. In fact, many of today\u2019s luxury tequilas offer the distinctive, refined flavors of a long-aged brandy or rum, after only a few months of sitting in oak barrels.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s award-winning artisanal tequila offerings are on par with craft beers. There is absolutely something for everyone. Whether you prefer to sip on an amber-hued anejo over ice, or mix up the tastiest margarita this side of Cancun<\/a>, there\u2019s a tequila made just for you.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at five contenders that have each garnered accolades at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and have passed muster for an exceptionally smooth finish.<\/p>\n

Tequila Trago Reposado<\/h2>\n

Made in Los Alambiques Distillery in Central Mexico, Trago Reposado is perfect for crafting top-shelf margaritas and has subtle hints of caramel and vanilla flavors. Many attribute the quality of this fine spirit to the soil and weather conditions where the blue agave is grown, in the highlands surrounding Jalisco.<\/p>\n

Tequila Siete Leguas<\/h2>\n

Siete Leguas is an estate grown tequila that is carefully aged in white oak barrels (from 4 months to 7 years) to render its full flavor and unique smoothness. The secret to this clean, rustic taste are the traditional methods used to harvest and process the agave. A mule-drawn millstone crushes the cactus heart and copper stills are used to remove impurities. Enjoy a glass, neat on the rocks, and you might detect notes of spearmint, cinnamon or pine.<\/p>\n

Tequila X.Q. A\u00f1ejo<\/h2>\n

Renowned for its trademark \u201cX\u201d shaped bottle, X.Q. Anejo is aged for 36 months and is recommended for those who savor the taste of a 100% blue agave, high quality tequila. You may notice aromas of jalape\u00f1o, toffee and wood spice.<\/p>\n

Tequila Tapatio Blanco<\/h2>\n

Just like champagne, tequilas come in all varieties and price points. Attractively priced for its sophisticated finish, Tapatio blanco is surprisingly full-bodied and spicy. Enjoy this spirit in Mexico\u2019s most famous cocktail\u2014 simply shake with fresh lime juice and a splash of triple sec.<\/p>\n

Avion Silver Tequila<\/h2>\n

This impressive un-aged tequila has won the Gold metal not once but twice at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Tasty all by itself or in your favorite mixed drinks, Avion Silver is praised for its intense herbal notes of rosemary and mint, which is followed up with subtle hints of pineapple and grapefruit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mexican law states that no spirits can be labeled \u201ctequila\u201d unless they are produced in one of four states, the most notable being Jalisco. Often dubbed the champagne of Mexico, tequila comes in reposados, anejos and blancos — but all varieties are distilled from the sugary juices of the blue weber agave. Unlike fine wines or scotches, tequila doesn\u2019t get better with age. In fact, many of today\u2019s luxury tequilas offer the distinctive, refined flavors of a long-aged brandy or rum, after only a few months of sitting in oak barrels. Today\u2019s award-winning artisanal tequila offerings are on par with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n