THE ART OF THE AGAVE
Rose-Coloured Glasses: The latest trend is rosa (pink) tequila, usually matured in red wine barrels for berry notes and a rosy hue.
Añejo: Worth the Wait Tequila that matures for at least one year in oak barrels can be labelled “añejo.” (Extra-añejo tequilas mature for at least three years.) These spirits acquire even more wood-aged character: think deeply caramelized or roasted flavours like coffee, chocolate and dried or candied fruit. They may have less of agave’s distinctive flavour intensity, though they often retain a peppery finish. Sometimes a lightly smoky or charred note carries through, either from the barrels or from how the agave was cooked. Sip tip: Drink straight or on a large rock of ice to appreciate the complexity. Cristalino: The Choice is Clear For anyone who enjoys the smooth, complex sipping of a barrel-aged tequila but prefers a clear spirit: cristalino to the rescue. This relatively new category of tequila is oak-matured, then filtered with charcoal to remove its colour, so it’s crystal clear in the bottle. While it has the round, soft mouthfeel of a wood-matured spirit, cristalino typically retains some bold notes and has a clean, crisp finish. It’s the best of all worlds, in a glass. Sip tip: Pour over ice with grapefruit soda or juice in a paloma.
Los Siete Misterios Doba- Yej Mezcal $79.99 Mexico 528836 A burst of grapefruit and fresh herb aromas meet tropical fruit, grassy and charred
El Jimador Silver Tequila $40.99 Mexico 460378 Agave expresses as fresh melon and grilled vegetables, with mellow, honeyed tones that lead to a spicy, peppery finish.
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila
$37.99 Mexico 576264 This smooth-tasting tequila has roasted agave aromas and delicate, peppery spice, and finishes clean with glowing warmth.
flavours on the palate, ending on a spicy note.
Espolòn Tequila Reposado $47.99 Mexico 682914 A whiff of tropical mango, pineapple and banana leaf notes meet the spicy, caramelized tones of maple syrup.
Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila $56.99 Mexico 78002 Floral and ginger aromas complement flavours of cooked peach and cherry, with spicy hot honey on the palate.
Maestro Dobel Diamante Cristalino $67.99 Mexico 173633 The scent of vanilla and brown butter welcomes every sip of this citrusy, tropical fruit tequila with a long, smooth finish.
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