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types of tequila, Different Types of Tequila and the Best Ways to Enjoy Them

Different Types of Tequila and the Best Ways to Enjoy Them

If you’re familiar with tequila, you probably know that it comes in golden and clear varieties. Some types of tequila, however, are aged differently and offer complex flavors.

In general, tequila is a sweet spirit often characterized by fruity or floral notes. It’s distilled from no less than 51% Weber blue agave grown in one of Mexico’s five approved states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit and Tamaulipas.

But not all tequila is the same. The region and the altitude at which the plants are grown affect the taste and quality of the drink. So does the method of aging, including the length of aging and the type of barrel. As a result, there are a few recognized styles of tequila. What are they, and how can you enjoy them to the fullest?

Blanco Tequila

Blanco Tequila is a clear spirit, also known as silver (white), is not aged in oak barrels like other tequilas. As a rule, it is not aged at all.

Because it is not aged, this variety usually has a sharp, bold flavor profile that highlights the sweet, spicy and herbal notes of the agave. As such, it can hold its own in even the most complex mixed drinks. Even cooking with it can enhance the flavor profile of favorite dishes.

Reposado Tequila

Unlike the Blanco, the Reposado tequila is aged in oak. This usually lasts about a year and takes on a golden color. The name, which means “rested” in Spanish, reflects the short aging period. Additional flavors derived from aging in oak are readily apparent. There are flavors like toasted caramel and vanilla that complement the spicy-sweet taste of agave.

The Reposado, while still quite strong, is smoother than the Blanco, but richer in flavor. The flavors of Reposado can be enjoyed on their own, as well as in fun mixed drinks. This tequila is best served neat or over ice to reduce the heat.

Anejo Tequila

Anejo tequila is usually aged in oak barrels for one to three years. As the spirit ages, it becomes milder and develops a richer, often sweeter flavor profile. It also takes on a more intense, honey-like color.

This variety of tequila is great enjoyed neat or over ice, but the complexity of the flavors also makes it ideal for certain mixed drinks with few ingredients. Try substituting Anejo for the bourbon in an Old Fashioned. The orange and bitters complement the velvety caramelization of the tequila perfectly.

Extra Anejo Tequila

Aging three years or more in oak produces an ultra or extra Anejo tequila with a fairly high alcohol content. You may prefer this tequila if you appreciate fine spirits. You can drink it neat or order it with water to reduce the ABV.

What you should definitely not do is drink it on ice or spiked, as chilling it’ll affect the taste. Since it’s already incredibly smooth, you shouldn’t need the heat-reducing effect of ice.

Cristalino Tequila

Cristalino tequila is a type of tequila that undergoes a special filtration process to remove the color and impurities, resulting in a clear or “crystal clear” appearance. This process is typically done after the tequila has been aged in oak barrels for a certain period of time, giving it a smoother and more refined taste while maintaining the complexity and character of the aging process.

Cristalino tequilas can vary in their flavor profile depending on the specific brand and aging process, but they generally have a smooth, slightly sweet taste with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. They can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed in cocktails.

Joven Tequila

Joven tequila is a type of tequila that is a blend of two different tequilas: blanco (also known as silver) and reposado. Blanco tequila is unaged, while reposado tequila is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two months and up to one year. The blend of these two types of tequila creates a joven tequila, which is also known as gold or joven abocado tequila.

Joven tequila has the smoothness and complexity of a reposado with the crispness and agave-forward flavor of a blanco.

Choosing your favorite types of tequila from Sendgifts

When choosing a tequila, it’s best to try several varieties of tequila to find out what you like best. Look for local tasting events or just buy a few bottles to experiment with.

Visit our website sendgifts.com to check out the wide variety of alcoholic beverages, pick up a few favorites and try something new.

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