TEQUILAS

Tequila is a distilled alcoholic beverage native to Mexican lands. It is made from the fermentation of an ingredient called blue agave (a plant known as maguey). If you want to know more about this spirit, keep reading and find out more.

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This is a drink typical of Mexico. However, it has become a highly recognized liquor throughout the world. That is why there is a wide variety of tequilas on the market that come in different flavors, shapes and sizes. However, you should know that there are two types of tequila, which are 50% agave tequila and 100% agave tequila.

You may be wondering what the difference is between the two. Well, basically the first is a drink that contains agave with a mixture of sugars such as cane or corn syrup. On the other hand, 100% agave tequila is purer and is known as blanco tequila, aged tequila, reposado tequila and finally, young tequila. 100% tequila is usually of higher quality.

As for tequila brands, we can say that José Cuervo stands out in the market, which It is the most demanded tequila brand worldwide. There are also the Herradura, Tequila Corralejo and Tequila Molino Viejo brands.

Each commercial house has its own way of pouring the drink into the different types of barrels to obtain the type of tequila you want. Likewise, each of them decides the rest and distillation thereof.

Let's talk about the rest of the drink.

Generally, tequila is an alcoholic beverage that, after going through its fermentation process, is poured into a wooden oak and left to rest for at least 2 months. However, there are presentations that offer a more aged drink, as it is left in the barrels for 12 months or even 36 months.

White tequila, on the other hand, is bottled 3 hours after distillation. Reposado tequila is usually aged for 60 days or 12 months. Finally, there is aged tequila, which rests for a period of more than 12 months. The alcoholic level of the drink will depend on how it rests.

Keep in mind that experts indicate that the longer this alcoholic drink rests, the more exquisite and pure its flavor will be. Especially when it comes to 100% agave tequila.

Learn more about tequila prices.

Buying tequila online is totally possible on our website, where we offer you a high quality product at a tempting price. We put at your disposal a detailed catalog prepared for you where you can view the different presentations of tequila that we have to offer.

Likewise, it is worth noting that on our portal you will find numerous brands of tequila so you can choose the one you like the most. We will also tell you the price.

How is tequila consumed?

There is a wide variety of cocktails that can be prepared with this spirit. This is the case of the well-known submarine and the famous margaritas, which are prepared as a cold cocktail of various alcoholic drinks, including tequila. On the other hand, it is also common to drink tequila as a shot accompanied by lemon and salt.

Finally, remember that this is a drink that is enjoyed at room temperature. environment if you consume it alone. Avoid adding ice, because when it melts the flavor of the tequila will lose its pure essence. Go ahead and buy it!