Tequila is perhaps the most enticing thing in the world of alcohol. It is distinct from other alcoholic beverages, and its unique origins, production, and infusions set it apart. Unlike others, it is made from 100% blue agave.
Tequila is the only alcohol that includes baking. It is produced in six phases: harvesting, baking, juicing, fermenting, distilling, and aging.
The jimadors (farmers specializing in agave harvesting) harvest blue agave and bake it before the extraction. Then, they juice it into pulp before fermenting it, where it is mixed with yeast, forming the alcohol. Distillation is next. In this step, they steam or heat-press the liquid into a sterilized copper tube, producing liquor containing about 40% ABV. Finally, the liquor is aged in stainless steel or barrels for a few months or up to three years to make it stronger. Of course, not all tequilas are aged.
Flavor Profile
If you have had tequila on various occasions, you may have noticed that no tequila tastes the same as the other. It can be sweet, spicy, smooth, or have a fruity note. If you drink infused tequila, it tastes authentic and natural because of the ingredients, unlike average flavored liquors.
The flavor may vary depending on the aging method and the duration of the aging process. If you drink Anejo, Reposado, or extra Anejo, you will notice a silky and toasty texture, whereas other tequilas create spicy and sweet notes on the palate. The varieties of tequila available differentiate it from other alcoholic beverages.
- Blanco or Silver Tequila: Distilled and bottled immediately, Blanco tequila can be aged for two months in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels or not aged at all.
- Reposado: It is aged for at least two months but not more than a year in oak barrels.
- Anejo: Its aging is between a year and less than three years in small oak barrels.
- Extra Anejo: Extra Anejo is aged for at least three years in oak barrels.
A Healthier Alcohol
Ever heard someone say tequila is healthier than other alcoholic beverages? That’s because it contains no added sugar and low calories and, unlike other distilled spirits, has low levels of methanol and fusel oil. To enjoy the best tequila, always choose Blanco tequila infused with 100% natural flavors and made from 100% blue agave. You don’t only get a premium taste but also authentic natural ingredients.
Does Tequila Hype You Up?
Tequila has plenty of gossip surrounding it. For instance, some say it gets them all heated up, but what does that mean? Doesn’t all kinds of alcohol hype you up? Why does tequila have such a reputation? If you ask different groups of enthusiasts, they have different favorites for unique reasons. There are more songs on tequila than others, so it is needless to say that tequila may just be the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. If all the rumors were true, it wouldn't be the most sought-after item on the menu.
Different kinds of alcohol make you behave differently. While there is no conclusive research, studies suggest darker liquor is potentially more mood-affective than others. If you drink alcohol, what matters is how much you drink. Drink a little, and you will feel euphoric. Drink too much, and you will decide never to drink again (a decision that lasts only until the next urge).
If you love shots and couple a pair of vodka shots with a shot or two of tequila, you will feel the buzz kick in fast, something you would not experience if you lay by the pool, sipping on a delicious mango-flavored tequila cocktail.
Not only mixing different alcohols, if you gulped 3-4 shots of any liquor, you will feel wild. If you drink plenty and entice your senses beyond limits, you will do things you didn’t expect.
The Takeaway
Savor tequila however you like, whether you like it neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Make the best Margaritas and Palomas with our versatile infused tequilas. We love tequila just like you. Consume responsibly, and yes, do not drink and drive.
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