Tequila

Tequila can be enjoyed in various styles, defined by their maturation. Blanco tequilas are un-aged, offering a pure expression of the agave, often with vibrant herbal and citrus notes. For those seeking depth from barrel-aging, reposado tequila is the youngest aged style, having rested in oak for a minimum of two months. Beyond reposado, you'll find Añejo and Extra Añejo, which mature for longer periods, developing richer complexities and smoother profiles. The best quality tequilas are those crafted from 100% agave, while "mixtos" only require 51% agave (with other sugar sources making up the rest). The production of tequila is a true labour of love, steeped in traditional methods. The spiky agave plant is meticulously hand-harvested by jimadors, before undergoing steam cooking, crushing, fermentation, and distillation—a process perfected over centuries. Regarded as North America's oldest spirit, the agave plant's sap was fermented by the Aztecs as early as 1000 BC, and potentially even by the older Olmecs. Though the term "Tequila" only received geographic protection from Mexico in 1974, its heritage is profound.

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