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Tequila
Tequila is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Made from fermented agave, tequila tastes somewhat sweet, earthy, and piquant, though this varies depending on where the agave was grown. Some tequilas are aged in barrels/casks, while others are blended. Tequila has a reputation for being on the more robust end as spirits go. Here are some key points about tequila:
- Production: Tequila is made by harvesting the blue agave plant, which is then cooked to convert its starches into fermentable sugars. The cooked agave is crushed to extract the juice, which is fermented and then distilled.
- Types: There are several types of tequila, classified based on their aging process:
- Blanco (Silver): Unaged or aged for less than two months in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels.
- Reposado: Aged for two months to one year in oak barrels, giving it a smoother taste and light amber colour.
- Añejo: Aged for one to three years in small oak barrels, resulting in a richer, more complex flavour.
- Extra Añejo: Aged for over three years, offering a deep, sophisticated flavour profile.
- Consumption: In Mexico, tequila is often enjoyed neat, while internationally, it’s popular in cocktails like the Margarita and Tequila Sunrise.
Tequila has a unique flavour profile that can range from sweet and fruity to earthy and spicy, depending on the type and production methods used.
Mezcal
Sometimes considered a type of tequila, mezcal is also distilled from agave. The core difference is in the distillation process. Tequila is made exclusively from blue agave, which is cooked or steamed before being fermented and distilled. Mezcal is created by smoking agave hearts or stems in a pit or kiln, at which point the plant is crushed, fermented, and distilled.
Mezcal tastes similar to tequila, albeit with a much smokier flavour.
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1800 Silver Tequila Reserva 5cl 40%£4.45£4.45
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila Reposado 5cl 40%£4.20£4.20
1800 Coconut Reserva Tequila 5cl 35%£4.45£4.45
Butterfly Cannon Tequila Blue 50cl 40%£30.50£30.50
Butterfly Cannon Tequila Rosa 50cl 40%£29.95£29.95
Sierra Tequila Reposado 5cl 38%£7.75£7.75
Cazcabel Tequila Blanco 70cl 38%£32.00£32.00
Lost Mexican Reposado Agave 5cl 40%£5.05£5.05
Kah Anejo Tequila 5cl 40%£7.75£7.75
Lost Mexican Agave Miniature Gift Set 3 x 5cl£21.85£21.85
Cazcabel Reposado Tequila 70cl 38%£34.00£34.00
Lost Mexican El Cafe Agave 70cl 35%£38.50£38.50
