Tequila is without a doubt one of the most popular spirits among drinkers right now. Anyone who has lately entered a cocktail bar might tell you, but the statistics also support it. Sales of agave spirits are expected to surpass vodka as the nation’s preferred spirit if growth trends continue.
To determine which bottles are worth buying, we talked to a few tequila experts and bartenders, and we supported their suggestions and reviews with our own tasting tests. Here are the tequila brands that experts and our testing have determined to be the best on the market and at our liquor store.
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Blanco
Also called silver or Plata in Spanish, this type of tequila is fully unaged and has a brilliant clarity. It is an unaged agave spirit that is perfect for Margaritas and any other light, citrusy cocktails.
Reposado
Tequilas matured in barrels for at least 60 days and up to a year are referred to as reposado. These tequilas frequently have a straw or light gold hue with a faint vanilla and caramel aroma from the barrel.
Anejo
Tequilas in this category have been matured for one to three years. These tequilas are amber in color and frequently include flavors of caramel, vanilla, and chocolate due to the extended barrel aging process.
Extra Anejo
Tequila aged for more than three years is referred to as extra anejo, or extra aged. Tequila’s tastes from the barrel are enhanced. Unaged blanco tequila, reposado or anejo tequila are combined to create joven tequilas.
Best Tequila Types for Taking Shots
It’s recommended to pick a reasonably priced bottle of high-quality liquor that also has a pleasant flavor while taking tequila shots. A smooth, average tequila that is nonetheless tasty enough to be sipped, Siete Leguas is guaranteed to go down easily. Best top-shelf tequila to enjoy and for gift giving.
French oak barrels that have previously contained wine from Marsala are used to age the 2021 Winter Blend. These barrels give the tequila a floral smell and more flavor complexity. Although the Fortaleza Winter Blend is difficult to locate, it is a bottle well worth buying if you can. According to Assis, the winter blend has evolved into Fortaleza’s yearly limited release that shows how tequila responds to various types of casks. Try our great tasting Tequilas…
Siete Leguas Tequila Blanco 750ml
Gran Centenario Tequila Cristalino 750ml
Siete Leguas Tequila Anejo 750ml
Clase Azul Reposado Tequila 375ml
Calirosa Blanco Tequila 750ml
Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila 750ml
Amor Mio Anejo Gran Reserva 750ml
Fortaleza Winter Blend 2021 Reposado 750ml
The Liquor Bros currently has all this in stock and available for purchase. The 2022 Limited Edition Release of the Winter Blend is set to hit stores this Month. Hope you enjoy our collection.
