ELIXER OF THE GODSIn addition to its strong bond with the Mexican people, tequila also has a rich history. The origins of this drink can be traced back to the Aztecs, who had already been making pulque for thousands of years. Pulque is a fermented drink made of agave plants. Many Aztec myths describe how a bolt of lightning split open an agave plant and boiled its juices which then started seeping out of the plant and dubbed it: ‘the elixer of the gods’. The history of modern-day tequila can be traced back to the Spanish conquistadores who conquered Mexico. Nowadays, over 300 million agaves are harvested each year and used for the production of tequila.

It is important to know that tequila is made from agave. Contrary to what it’s spiky appearance may suggest, agaves are not cacti. In fact, the plant is actually a member of the lily family. An agave plant can reach a height of up to 2.5 meters tall and can grow up to 3.5 meters in diameter. The production process of tequila starts with the planting of the agave seeds. After the planting, it takes another six to twelve years for the plant to grow to its desired size, after which it is harvested.

TEQUILA BLANCOBlanco, sometimes also called silver, is bottled directly after the distillation process which enables it to preserve its pure color and flavor.

1. Corralejo Blanco 3,752. Tu Blanco 4,803. Ocho Blanco 5,154. Don Julio Blanco 5,255. Patron Blanco 6,006. Herencia Mexicana Blanco 6,257. Don Carranza Blanco 7,758. Fortaleza Blanco 10,509. Casamigos Blanco 11,2510. Don Moy Premium Tequila Blanco 12,50

TEQUILA REPOSADOThe ageing process of reposado lies somewhere between two and twelve months. As a result of its barrel aging, reposado has a smoother flavor than tequila blanco.

1. Corralejo Reposado 4,252. Tu Reposado 5,253. Ocho Reposado 6,604. Don Julio Reposado 6,755. Patron Reposado 6,956. Herencia Mexicana Repesado 7,257. Don Carranza Reposado 8,758. Fortaleza Reposado 12,509. Casamigos Reposado 12,7510. Don Moy Premium Reposado 13,50

TEQUILA ANEJOAñejo tequila is aged for at least one year in wooden barrels containing less than 600 litres of tequila. Añejo has a subtle and complex flavor highlighted with soft notes of oak.

1. Corralejo Añejo 4,752. Tu Tequila Añejo 5,753. Don Julio Añejo 7,504. Patron Añeto 7,955. Herencia Mexicana Añejo 8,006. Don Carranza Añejo 9,257. Ocho Single Estate Tequila Añejo 10,50 8. Fortaleza Añejo 14,509. Casamigos Añejo10. Don Moy Premium Tequila Añejo 15,75

TEQUILA EXTRA ANEJO EN SPECIALSExtra Añejo has been aged in a wooden barrel for at least 3 years. Because of the barrel ageing, it has a soft, complex flavor full of character.

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What is the difference between tequila and mezcal? The main difference between these two drinks can be attributed to the type of agave which is used and the area from which the agave originates. Tequila is made with blue agave from Jalisco. Therefore, tequila is made with a specific type of agave from a specific area. Mezcal on the other hand, is made with the juices extracted from different types of agaves and is therefore not bound to a specific region. In addition, the way mezcal is actually made is different. To give mezcal its distinct taste, the agave is roasted in a pit, which gives the drink a slightly smoky flavor.

MEZCAL1. Nuestra Soledad Ejutla 5,752. Nuestra Soledad Zoquitlan 8,753. Nuestra Soledad Matatlan 8,754. Nuestra Soledad San Luis Del Rio 8,755. Nuestra Soledad Lachigui Miahuatlan 8,756. Agave De Cortes 8,007. Agave De Cortes 8,508. Scorpion Mezcal 7,759. Casamigos Espadin 12,0010. La Medida Arroqueno 14,7511. La Medida Biscuishe 13,2512. La Medida Tepeztate 14,7513. Atenco Pechuga 14,0014. El Jorgorio Tobalá 16,50

SUTOL1. Sutol Ono 8,002. Clande Agave Shrevei 9,50

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