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Cabo Wabo is hand-made, 100% Weber blue agave tequila and is completely chemical free. It is owned by rock star and tequila aficionado Sammy Hagar. It is an incredibly smooth tequila that has loads of flavors, and no after-burn finish. In fact, it is so fine, it's great straight. Juices and mixers are not necessary.
Proof:80
Color:Honey
Origin:Mexico
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Cabo Wabo Tequila is bottled in unique, hand-blown artisan glass bottles with a distinctive label. |
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Cabrito Blanco is a fairly inexpensive tequila that is produced by a large distillery that remains largely unknown in the U.S. It has a smooth and unrefined taste with an herbal essence.
Proof80
Color Clear with metallic gray tint.
Origin:Mexico
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Cabrito has been producing tequila since 1894. It is not a huge name in the business, but it does produce over 15,000 liters of tequila per day. |
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This tequila is Casa Noble's most refined tequila. It is smooth, sensuous and full bodied, rivaling the best spirits in the world. Casa Noble Reposado is aged for one year in French White Oak barrels. It is the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness, ideal for mixing or just to enjoy straight.
Proof:80
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Light yellow
Origin:
Mexico
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The bottle is made of cobalt blue porcelain, hand made by local artists. The look of this bottle will enhance any private collection or bar counter. |
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Tequila Cazadores is produced with 100% blue agave, hand selected from 10-12 year old mature plants. The finest Kentucky oak barrels are used to age the tequila. The oak gives it the natural gold color and contributes to the delightful and refreshing aroma and flavor. No other tequila at any cost, can compare to the smoothness and rich character of Tequila Cazadores.
Proof 80
Color:Pale yellow
Origin:Mexico
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Tequila Cazadores is meticulously crafted in a manner that takes time. The fermentation process takes two to three times longer than most producers because no sugars or yeasts are added. The tequila is then double distilled in pot stills, taking almost three times longer than other tequila producers. |
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Centinela is a family-owned business with claims of producing handcrafted tequilas dating back to 1894. All Centinela tequilas are 100% blue agave. The flavors of Centinela Añejo are a nice balance of fruit, floral, and oak elements.
Proof:80
Color:Straw with a slightly pale-green cast
Origin:Mexico
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For several years, Centinela maintained an average production of around 3,000 liters per day, but in 1995 it expanded dramatically and was producing 15,000 liters per day by the end of 1996. |
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Cesar Monterrey
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Cesar Monterrey Tequilas are made from only hand selected Premium Agave. They are distilled twice, filtered twice and then refined according to their 100-year-old recipe which gives their tequilas beautiful color, smooth texture and rich flavor.
Proof:80
Color:Light yellow
Origin:Mexico
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The House of Cesar Monterrey Tequila is estate grown, produced and bottled in the village of Tequila using only Blue Weber Agave in the production of premium Reposado, Plata and Anejo Tequilas |
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Chinaco arrived in the United States in 1983. It was the first of the super premium positioned tequilas. Its smooth taste earned it placement on back bars alongside high-end cognacs and single malt whiskies. Like a lightening bolt, it electrified an entirely new class of upscale tequila consumers.
Proof:80
Color:Deep gold
Origin:Mexico
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This is the ultimate in handcrafted, low production tequilas. The entire line is superb and highly distinctive, with a particularly rich, filled-in quality to the body. |
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Chinaco Reposado is barrel aged for up to four years, which is much longer than standard Reposado tequilas. The flavors are very rich and complex, with depth, balance and a style that is aggressive, astringent and sharp.
Proof:80
Color:Medium yellow
Origin:Mexico
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Chinaco Reposado has subtle aromas of pear, wild flowers, vanilla, smoke and baked apple, edged with papaya and mango. The taste ends in a luscious, spicy, smoky finish. |
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Don Julio was born in a Tequila factory. At the age of seventeen he opened his own distillery. Don Julio Blanco's aroma is light with a hint of citrus. Its taste is light, clean and dry with a touch of black pepper. It is used to create the ultimate Ultra Premium Margarita
Proof:80
Color:Clear
Origin:Mexico
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This tequila was made during the culminating point of his career. It is considered one of Don Julio's mature works. |
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Don Julio Reposado
reposadoGeneral description:
For over five decades, Don Julio has been crafting one of Mexico's finest tequila. It is made from 100% blue agave. Don Julio Reposado is double distilled and then carefully matured in small oak barrels. Its aroma is a mixture of pear, apple and lemon. The taste is smooth, light and sweet. It is enjoyed over ice or in a snifter straight.
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80
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Light gold
Origin:
Mexico
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This tequila has only recently been made available outside of Mexico |
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El Patron Anejo
patronGeneral description:
El Patrón Añejo is a delicate blend of uniquely aged tequilas. All the tequilas are aged in small white oak barrels. It is super smooth, with a mild sensation of sweetness. It is a seductive sipping drink.
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80
Color:
Deep gold
Origin:
Mexico
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Patrón tequilas are exceptional for a reason. Firstly they are produced from 100% Weber Tequilana Blue Agave which is known to produce excellent high quality "honey" or sugar levels. The second and primary reason for the excellence of Patrón tequilas is time and care. The basic reason that Patrón tequilas are priced as they are (about $112) is due to using only the highest quality "agave pineapples", properly selected, trimmed, fermented, distilled and aged. Excellence can not be forced. All of this time and care results in the unequaled soft, smooth and delicious Patrón tequilas. |
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El Tesoro De Don Felipe Anejo
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El Tesoro de Don Felipe is the last of its kind. This work of art is the only tequila still produced entirely in the old traditional method: by hand. Don Felipe personally walks his fields and selects agave plants for their maturity and quality. The harvested agave is slowly steamed in brick ovens and crushed with a stone wheel. It is then fermented in wood tanks and distilled to exactly 80 proof so that water is never added to dilute the tequila. El Tesoro is aged in American oak bourbon barrels which are placed in Don Felipe's humidity controlled cellars.
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80
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Pale gold, with a slightly pale-green cast.
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Mexico
Specific characteristics of this brand:
The flavors are butter, caramel, toast, and vanilla. |
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El Tesoro De Don Felipe Reposado
reposadoGeneral description:
El Tesoro Reposado tequila is aged in oak for a minimum of two months and a maximum of one year. The taste of El Tesoro is an array of flavors; the spiciness of the silver mixed with the mellow softness of wood aging.
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80
Color:
Honey
Origin:
Mexico
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These tequilas are uniquely estate grown, produced, and bottled |
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Espolon Platinum
spolonGeneral description:
Espolon is premium quality tequila made from 100% blue agave, produced and bottled in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. Espolon is celebrated for smoothness and flavor.
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80
Color:
Clear
Origin:
Mexico
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It has a true, clean, zesty, agave flavor profile. It can be served on the rocks with a twist of lime. |
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Herradura Gold Reposado
hrraduraGeneral description:
Herradura is differentiated from other tequilas by its distinctive distillation and production method. All types of Tequila Herradura (Silver, Reposado, Anejo, & Suprema) are barrel aged for 11 months, 100% blue agave tequila, and bottled on the Herradura estate without additives such as caramel and cane sugar and is an all-natural spirit.
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80
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Medium yellow
Origin:
Mexico
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Herradura is a fine sipping tequila that enjoys good sales. |
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Jose Cuervo Gold
joseGeneral description:
Jose Cuervo Gold (Especial) is the 'gold standard' tequila by which others are judged. Cuervo Gold is a smooth tequila, with a slightly sweet-seeming taste. It is a blend of premium and reposado tequilas. The tequila has been rested in oak for a minimum of two months, which gives it its amber hue.
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80
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Amber
Origin:
Mexico
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Jose Cuervo Especial has established the “gold standard” by becoming the number one tequila in the world. |
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Jose Cuervo Clasico
whiteGeneral description:
Jose Cuervo White is the smoothest premium white tequila available, with the distinctive flavor and aroma of the agave plant. Since it comes right from the still, it doesn't have any of the coloring associated with tequilas that have been aged or rested on wood. It is an excellent mixer! Not only does it make a great margarita, try it in a Bloody Maria or tequila screwdriver. It can also be used it in place of vodka or gin in mixed drinks.
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80
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Clear
Origin:
Mexico
Specific characteristics of this brand:
Its uniqueness comes from blending young silver tequilas with specially selected oak barrel-mellowed tequilas. The process culminates in a smoother, well-balanced tequila with a fresh aroma and a crisp, clean finish. Clásico has a subtle taste with just a touch of sweetness. |
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Montezuma White
montezumaGeneral description:
Montezuma White is an affordable Mexican white tequila from the Jalisco Province of Mexico. It is a light tequila with a solid agave character and unusually clean after taste. A slightly sweet sensation follows into the finish.
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80
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Clear
Origin:
Mexico
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It is medium-bodied with notable flavors of grain, fresh herbs, and cotton candy. It has a soft texture and is nice and smooth on the palate but comes with some zip. It is easy to identify a bottle of Montezuma: it's the one with the Aztec calendar prominently positioned on the label. |
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Orendain Extra
orendainGeneral description:
Orendain is a third generation distiller in Mexico who also produces Don Eduardo tequilas. The flavor is primarily smoke and acetone with a finish that is medium with acetone and apple flavors. The Tequila Orendain Extra is their gold tequila that is perfect in margaritas, blended or on the rocks.
Proof:
80
Color:
Clear
Origin:
Mexico
Specific characteristics of this brand:
The traditional way to enjoy a good Orendain Tequila is in small glasses, known in Mexico as "caballitos". It is accompanied on the side by a fresh lime slice and cooking salt.
Fun Fact: Caballitos in Spanish means little horse or pony. |
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Porfidio Plata
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Porfidio Plata is 100% Blue Agave. It is triple distilled and by virtue of being a plata it is not aged - rather, it is bottled within 60 days of distillation. It is grassy, a little smoky, and has a crisp spearmint taste that makes it enjoyable on ice.
Proof:
80
Color:
Clear
Origin:
Mexico
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Porfidio made its mark in the world of tequila through the use of interesting, hand-crafted bottles that are hand-blown. |
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Pueblo Viejo Anejo
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San Matias, the makers of Pueblo Viejo, is one of the oldest and largest tequila producers. All tequila must contain a minimum of 51% Blue Agave, but Pueblo Viejo is produced from 100% Blue Agave and is bottled only in Mexico. Its golden color is due to oak cask aging. This aging makes for a smoother tasting tequila and is ideal consumed straight or in a variety of drinks.
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80
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Golden
Origin:
Mexico
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Some say the unattractive label indicates the distillery is more concerned with making good tequila than marketing. |
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Puerto Vallarta Agave Reposado
vallartaGeneral description:
Puerto Vallarta is 100% Blue Agave tequila from the region of Los Altos, Jalisco. This tequila is carefully crafted, aged in small oak barrels until maturation, when its smoothness and natural color have reached perfection.
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80
Color:
Gold
Origin:
Mexico
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Puerto Vallarta Reposado is carefully crafted and aged for great taste and ultimate smoothness. |
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Reserva del Senor Premium Almendrado
reservaGeneral description:
Reserva del Senor Almendrado is a flavored tequila elaborated through a careful distillation process in stainless steel tanks using a Silver Tequila. Select natural almond flavoring is added during the second distillation creating a desirable aroma and flavor. With the second distillation these aromas and flavors are refined to obtain the unique quality of Reserva del Senor Almendrado. This unique process creates a fine pleasant blend of essence that results in a well-balanced product.
Proof:
80
Color:
Rich amber
Origin:
Mexico
Specific characteristics of this brand:
Many have tried to copy Reserva del Senor Premium Almendrado, but this tequila is one of a kind. |
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Sauza Commemorativo Anejo
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Sauza Commemorativo is produced from the finest blue agave for incomparable taste, quality, and authenticity. It is aged in oak barrels for up to four years. This extra aging gives Sauza Commemorativo super premium añejo tequila its uniquely smooth taste and texture.
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80
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Straw
Origin:
Mexico
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Sauza was founded in 1873, and is the largest company, with more than 300 plantations. |
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Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata
sauzatresGeneral description:
Sauza Tres Generaciones (three generations) top-of-the-line silver is a big-bodied tequila with a clean, fresh, almost minty herbal character. It is smooth enough to sip on its own, but its essential agave flavors are amplified rather than damped-down, making it a great premium cocktail choice.
Proof:
80
Color:
Clear
Origin:
Mexico
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It has been described as intense with layers of spicy, peppery flavor. |
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Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata
sauzatresGeneral description:
Sauza Tres Generaciones (three generations) top-of-the-line silver is a big-bodied tequila with a clean, fresh, almost minty herbal character. It is smooth enough to sip on its own, but its essential agave flavors are amplified rather than damped-down, making it a great premium cocktail choice.
Proof:
80
Color:
Clear
Origin:
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Tres Mujeres Reposado
mugeresGeneral description:
This small new producer opened in 1996 just outside of Amatitan. Tres Mujeres Reposado is 100% blue agave that is steamed for over 40 hours, double distilled and aged for 6 months.
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80
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Brown
Origin:
Mexico
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White oak barrels give this tequila a smooth, honey oaken taste and aroma. |
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Two Fingers Silver
TwoFingersGeneral description:
Two Fingers Tequila is imported from the Los Altos region in the Jalisco Province of Mexico where farmers have grown agave for over 100 years. The tequila is produced in a family run distillery, exclusively from Mountain Blue agave plants that have matured for 8 to 10 years. The result is a tequila with a rare taste. Two fingers silver is sharp with heavy agave and pepper flavors and a quick, dry finish.
Proof:
80
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Clear
Origin:
Mexico
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Two Fingers is packaged in distinctive, special black bottles that were just recently redesigned for a more contemporary look. |
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Viuda de Romero Anejo
laviudGeneral description:
Viuda de Romero Añejo is a well balanced mellow, delicate style of añejo.
Proof:
80
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Gold with copper tint
Origin:
Mexico
Specific characteristics of this brand:
This is a real find in tequila; the smooth classic añejo flavors are great in margaritas, but can only truly be tasted straight as a shooter |
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| What distinctive element does a Montezuma bottle have? |
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| Which tequila is 100% blue agave that is steamed for over 40 hours, double distilled and aged for 6 months. |
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| Which drink is the most popular tequila drink? |
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| State the traditional way to serve Orendain Extra tequila. |
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| It is served in small glasses known as caballitos, with lime and salt on the side. |
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| Which brand is the world's most popular tequila? |
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| Which tequila brand is owned by rock star Sammy Hagar? |
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| Who was the first to produce tequila? |
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| Don Jose Maria Guadalupe Cuervo |
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| Which tequila has flavors of almond? |
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| Reserva del Senor Premium Almendrado |
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| The fermentation process of this tequila takes 2-3 times longer than most producers because no sugars or yeasts are added. |
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| Which low-production tequila was the first in the super premium category to come to the US. |
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| This tequila has aromas of pear, apple, and lemon. |
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| The flavors of this tequila are described as a nice balance of fruit, floral, and oak. |
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| What proof is tequila normally distilled to? |
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| What makes the Porfidio Plata tequila bottles unique? |
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| They are hand-crafted and hand-blown. |
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