Whether you have been to scenic Mexican beaches on vacation or love margaritas, you must have heard of silver tequila. Blanco tequila (often called silver, white, or platinum) tequila is the transparent tequila seen in most liquor stores and bars. Like vodka, it has a clear look but stands out for its purity and vibrant taste.
Silver tequila is bottled shortly after distillation, giving it little to no time to age. Even if aged, the duration is less than two months. At Tequila Travesuras, our Blanco Tequila is a 100% agave-derived liquor.
What Does Silver Tequila Taste Like?
Tequila usually has a unique, earthy flavor, carrying the kick of alcohol. The flavor of Blanco tequila depends on where and how the agave was cultivated and harvested. Silver tequilas are the purest in taste and are considered the best expression of agave. Expect an earthy, slightly sweet, and distinctly peppery agave flavor in each sip.
Tequila grown in the highlands tends to be brighter, while tequila made in lowland areas is fruitier and earthier. When aged in barrels, tequila starts to become imbued with oaky flavors.
How Is Silver Tequila Made?
Making silver tequila is making tequila. Here’s how it is made:
1. Harvesting the Agave: Tequila is made from the blue Weber agave plant, which takes 7-10 years to mature. The heart of the plant called the piña, is harvested once it ripens.
2. Cooking: The harvested piñas are slow-cooked in ovens or autoclaves to convert starches into fermentable sugars.
3. Crushing: After cooking, the piñas are crushed to extract the sugary juice called mosto.
4. Fermentation: The juice is fermented with yeast to convert sugars into alcohol. This stage typically lasts several days.
5. Distillation: The fermented liquid is usually distilled twice to purify it and increase the alcohol content.
6. Bottling: For silver tequila, the spirit is either immediately bottled after distillation or rested for a short period. There is no barrel aging, which keeps the flavor crisp and true to the agave.
What Are the Different Types of Tequila?
There are five types of tequila, and the distinctions are based on how they’re finished. Some are unaged and clear, while others may sport an amber color from aging.
● Blanco Tequila: Blanco is a clear spirit. If rested, it is done for about 60 days in oak or stainless steel tanks. Travesuras Blanco is the best tequila under $50, which provides an affordable yet premium tequila you can sip solo, take shots, or make your favorite drinks.
● Joven Tequila: Joven or gold tequila is a blend of white and aged tequilas and includes caramel or a similar additive. Gold tequila is a mixto and an affordable spirit.
● Reposado Tequila: Reposado means rested. This type of tequila is aged in oak casks for at least two months and up to nine months. The barrels mellow Blanco’s flavor and add a subtle oakiness and straw color.
● Añejo Tequila: Añejo or old tequila is aged for at least one year, generally in bourbon or white French oak barrels. The result is a strong, dark spirit. Añejos can be aged for as long as three years to create a smooth liquor, which is a balance of agave and oak flavors with a butterscotch accent and caramel undertones.
● Extra-Añejo Tequila: This is the newest type of tequila, which was created for the first time in 2006. As you may have guessed, extra-añejo means extra-old. It is aged for over three years in barrels and is strong enough to compete with the oldest whiskies.
Final Thoughts
Silver tequila may not be as rich as infused tequila, but it packs the essence of the agave plant in its purest form. It is unaged and unadulterated, and it captures the vibrant character of blue agave like no other type. Whether you want to make the perfect margarita or enjoy shots with friends, silver tequila delivers flavor, freshness, and authenticity in every sip.
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