All about Tequila
What is Tequila?
Tequila is an alcoholic drink, and a distilled beverage that is manufactured using the fermented blue agave plant. Tequila is preferred by men and women of all drinking ages. It was first produced in the 16th century, and the oldest tequila is
Grupo Jose Cuervo.
Where does Tequila come from?
If you are wondering, is all tequila made in Mexico? Then you are thinking it right, because most of the best Mexican tequila brands are made in Mexico only. The tequila originates from different states of Mexico - Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, and Michoacán.
What is Tequila made from?
Tequila's main ingredients include blue colored agave plants or multiple varieties of Agave tequilana. The tequila made from it contains 40% to 50% alcohol by volume.
Can I buy Tequila online?
GotoLiquorStore has one of the best selections of tequila. You can shop for any brand and order tequila online. You can opt for tequila delivery at your doorstep or opt for an in-store pickup and also convenient curbside pickup.
Can I find Tequila stores near me?
Yes. GotoLiquorStore shows you the
available stores for a particular product when you enter your address. You can select any liquor store by even comparing the prices between the available stores and pick the one that you think is best.
What are different brands of Tequila available?
We have types of tequila brands that anyone would want to have. From cheap tequila brands to the most expensive tequila brands we make sure you find easily what you are looking for.
Which are some top selling Tequila brands?
Here is a list of top tequila brands on GotoLiquorStore that you can buy:
What is the price of Tequila?
Tequila price varies from product to product but you can find the best affordable tequilas to the most premium tequilas on GotoLiquorStore. We assure you of our best services everytime.
How many carbs are there in Tequila?
When tequila is served once, it is considered as a single shot, also known as a jigger. In a single shot, you consume 1.5 ounces of alcohol which is approximately 42 grams having zero carbs. Being a distilled beverage, there is absence of sugar, and fiber.
What are the types of Tequila?
Some of the most loved tequila types are as follows:
Silver Tequila
Silver Tequila is also popular by the name Blanco Tequila. Manufactured with different types of citrus, spices, black pepper, grassy herbal notes, the silver tequila is the best type of tequila made from the agave nectar. The tequila's palate is quite a strong one, and can go with barbecued chicken.
Reposado Tequila
Reposado tequila is the first choice of tequila lovers. To make the reposado tequila, the process begins when the distillers take the blanco tequila, and keep it in the French or American oak barrels for 2 months to 1 year. Once ready, it gives you the flavor of spices, and natural citrus when you sip it.
Anejo Tequila
Anejo tequila is made if reposado is kept in barrel for a longer period of time, say 3 years. When you sip anejo tequila, it gives you an intense, rich taste with flavors of flowers and vanilla that can be enjoyed with spicy food.
Extra Anejo Tequila
Extra Anejo tequila is distilled in a barrel for more than three years. Once the tequila is bottled, it is available in a dark amber color, and provides a rich palate having flavors of caramel, nuts, spice, and fruits.
Gold Tequila
Gold Tequila is also popular by the name
Joven Tequila. The more time gold tequila is kept inside the barrel, the more golden it gets. When you sip gold tequila you get a sharp, and rich taste on the palate.
How to mix Tequila?
It becomes lame when you stick to the same old cocktails like margarita, tequila sunrise, and more. To try something new, you can try different tequila types and mix it with orange juice, vermouth, pineapple juice and many more flavors so you can get a unique type of tequila or martini drink. The end result will be simple as it will give you a healthy booze, have it chilled!
What is the difference between Tequila and Mezcal?
Tequila and
Mezcal are distilled spirits originated from Mexican region which is made from agave plants. There are several difference between tequila and mezcal as follows:
- Tequila can only be produced in five specific Mexican states whereas Mezcal can be produced anywhere in Mexico. Mezcal can be made by using 30 different agave plants.
- Compared to tequila, making Mezcal is a bit difficult as the makers roast the agave plants in rocks and fire.
- Tequila is kept inside wooden barrels whereas Mezcal is kept inside earthen pots with lava rocks.
- When you sip tequila you get a sweet, and fruity taste whereas when you sip mezcal you get a floral and earthy taste.
How is Tequila made?
The manufacturing process of tequila starts from fermentation of the blue agave plant. Once the flavors are added, and distillation is done, the tequila is kept in oak barrels to get aged and then it is bottled to become luxury tequila brands.
What type of alcohol is Tequila?
Tequila is a special kind of Mezcal that is made from blue agave plants. You can pair different types of tequila with food items like tacos, raw fish, seafood, and green peppers.
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GotoLiquorStore for tequila. You can easily find tequila stores near you, and place an order to get tequila delivered at your doorstep.
