Imported lime flavored Mexican tequila. Clear, premium product combining tequila and naturally flavored lime liquor. Mix with tonic, lemon-lime soda or serve straight, on-the-rocks.
Imported mango flavored Mexican tequila. Clear, premium product combining tequila and naturally flavored mango liquor. Mix with 1/2oz. Cointreau, 4oz. Margarita mix and a splash of cranberry juice. Shake with ice and pour into a margarita glass for a 'Cadillac Margarita.'
White tequila from Mexico. Can be used in a variety of cocktails such as margaritas (tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur) or mixed with fruit juice.
Silver tequila imported from Mexico. Made from 100% blue agave. A clean spicy contrast to the mellow softness of Reposado and Anejo. 'Clear. Lush spicy agave nose. Medium-full body. Substantial mouthfeel. Rich, smooth agave palate with delicate pineapple fruit notes and a surprising peppery snap at the finish.' (tastings.com) 93 points'
Silver or white tequila imported from Mexico. A mixto tequila meaning that at least 51% of the sugars used in the distillation process are from agave juice. A blend of young silver tequilas and specially selected tequilas that have been mellowed in white oak barrels. A touch of sweetness and a hint of citrus.
100% blue agave tequila from Jalisco, in the region of Tequila, Mexico. Double distilled. Aromas of buttered popcorn and roasted almonds with hints of citrus. Dry, oily taste with a touch of black pepper and dried herbs. 'The Spirit Journal' says that this is a 'highly individual silver' and gives it a **** (Highly Recommended) rating.
Super-premium !00% agave silver tequila distilled and bottled in Mexico. Mellowed for a short while in French and American oak barrels for smoothness. Light straw color. Sweet agave, fruit and citrus aromas. Clean, delicate flavor with a slight sweetness. The Spirit Journal gives it a *** (Recommended) rating.
Handcrafted, blanco (white) tequila imported from Mexico. Unaged and 100% blue agave tequila, Blanco is crisp and light bodied. Aromas of floral and spice. Full agave flavors with hints of floral and pepper. Finishes dry with a hint of heat and pepper. Award-winning bottle design. Mix with a splash of triple sec and cranberry juice for a 'Tequila Sunburn.'
Mixto (51% blue agave) white tequila from Jalisco, Mexico. Named after Jimmy Buffet's famous song. Good for mixing and making margaritas.
Silver tequila imported from Mexico. Made with 100% Estate Grown Blue Agave, hand picked and cooked in clay ovens, the traditional way. Triple distilled in small batches for smoothness. Handcrafted bottle and cork finished. Use in any of your favorite tequila cocktails.
Mexican white tequila from the Jalisco Province of Mexico. A light tequila with a solid agave character and unusually clean aftertaste.
Super-premium tequila imported from Mexico, made from 100% Weber Tequilana blue agave. All bitter sprouts are removed before cooking. Distilled twice with no sugar or caramel colors. Smooth, soft and light. Sold in a one-of-a-kind hand-blown bottle which is numbered and signed by a craftsman.
Imported tequila from Mexico. It contains 51% agave and is double distilled. Meets the Mexican standards for tequila quality.
Imported tequila from Mexico. Produced at the La Mexicana Distillery in Tequila, Mexico that was established in 1853. The site was selected because of the abundance of natural spring water used in making Pepe Lopez. Made with mature blue agave and double distilled. A good mixing tequila.
100% Agave reposado (aged in wood casks for about 6 months) tequila imported from Mexico. The Spirit Journal (June 2009) says it 'smells animatedly of green olives, fennel, salt and brine in the first waves of nosing…this bouquet rocks. Entry is gently sweet and intensely herbal (dried sage especially - YOWWEE!)… Without question, the best value right now in all of tequila. Buy by the case and don't look back!'
Imported 100% blue agave tequila that has aged in oak barrels for at least two months (reposado). The Beverage Testing Institute gives it 88 points (highly recommended) and says it has a 'Pale, silver-straw color; perfumed, floral nose; soft, yet concentrated texture; elegant, refined palate of citrus, minerals and light spice.'
Hand-made, 100% Weber blue agave tequila. Owned by rock star and tequila aficionado Sammy Hagar. Winner of 3 Gold medals and 'Best of Show' award at the 1999 American Tasting Institute Awards.
Reposado (means it is aged for about six months) tequila imported from Mexico. Aged in small white oak barrels for additional smoothness and flavor. The 'Spirit Journal' (SJ) says 'at midpalate, the underpinning flavor becomes a delicious buttery taste that supports the top-level flavors of oak, light spice and sauteed almond...a lengthy, satiny finish that's elegant and understated. Wow.' SJ gives it **** (Highly Recommended).
100% blue agave tequila from Jalisco in the region of Tequila, Mexico. Aged over one year in oak. Aromas of citrus with hints of lime, grapefruit and a touch of mandarin. Clean, dry taste with a sweet touch of wild honey. Serve over ice or straight up in a snifter. Don Julio Gonzalez is one of the only tequila distillers who still personally runs the distillery he founded over 50 years ago. Hand-blown bottle. 'The Spirit Journal' gives it a *** (recommended) rating.
Aged, 100% blue agave tequila imported from Mexico. Aged from 1-3 years in white oak barrels. Golden amber color. Aromas of caramel, sweet fruit and light oak. Soft flavors of caramel, grilled tropical fruits and brown spices. Long, rich finish with a hint of sweet agave fruit. Award-winning bottle. Mix with 1 oz. each of sweetened lime juice and grenadine for a 'Cinco de Mayo.'
Gold tequila imported from Mexico. The largest selling tequila in the world. Pale yellow color. Aromas of herbs and cactus. Velvety texture. Flavors of herbs with a touch of licorice. 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a *** (recommended) rating.
A blend of reposado and anejo tequilas. Medium honey/amber color. Flavors of caramel and a sherry-like aftertaste. Sweet for a tequila. Woody and brandy-like. Pyramid shaped bottle has a wood stopper and a blue agave plant etched in the glass. Medium 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a **** (highly recommended) rating.
Anejo (aged) tequila imported from Mexico. Aged in new charred oak barrels (like bourbon) for a minimum of 12 months for a darker smoother tequila. The aging gives the tequila overtones of oak and a more mature flavor. Serve on the rocks or with cola and a slice of lime.
Imported from Mexico. Made from 100% blue agave and aged for a minimum of two months in wood. Pale flaxen color. Buttery, vegetable, perfumey bouquet. Flavors of bittersweet chocolate, coffee, and hard candy. Very different from the Cuervo 1800. 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a **** (highly recommended) rating.
Ultra-premium, 100% Blue agave tequila.
Grown in the Highlands of Arandas, Mexico. Aged in Canadian oak barrels that have only been used for tequila. Double distilled for smoothness. Aged for a minimum of 12 months. A smooth, sipping tequila with hints of vanilla, almond, and spice undertones. Deep amber color. Sweet creme brulee and floral nose. Medium to full bodied. Rich caramel, brown spice and grilled fruit flavors. The Beverage Testing Institute gives it 96 points.
Ultra-premium 100% Blue agave tequila from the Highlands of Arandas,
Mexico. Double distilled for smoothness. Aged for six months in Canadian oak barrels that have only been used for tequila. Pale bronze color. Faint perfumed nose. Medium body with a creamy texture. Clean, spicy and woody. Flavors of dry fruits, caramel. Warm lingering herbal finish. The Beverage Testing Institute gives it 91 points.
Reposado (aged) tequila imported from Mexico. Barrel aged for 3 months for a smooth taste and finish. Sip straight or mix in your favorite cocktail.
Gold tequila imported from Mexico.
A good mixing tequila. Use in Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises and any other traditional tequila drinks.
Gold tequila imported from Mexico. Made with 100% blue agave with no additives added. This is a reposado tequila: aged in wood for at least two months. Pale straw color. Sweet-sour aromas of green olives, flowers, and herbs. Silky with flavors of orange peel and tangerine. Creamy finish. 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a **** (highly recommended) rating.
Mixto (51% blue agave) gold tequila from Jalisco, Mexico. Named after Jimmy Buffet's famous song. Good for mixing and making margaritas.
Imported mezcal from the Oaxaca area of Mexico. Mezcal is a distilled drink, not tequila, made from agave juice (not blue agave like tequila). While the agave used to make tequila uses steam in its cooking, mezcal uses wood charcoal fires, resulting in a smoky taste being imparted to the liquor. Pale gold color. Metallic, green-olive, soy-sauce nose. Sharp charcoal flavors. The worm in the bottle is taken from the agave plant.
100% Estate Grown Blue Agave tequila imported from Mexico. The agave is hand-picked and cooked in clay ovens the old fashioned way. Triple distilled in small batches for smoothness. Aged 18 months in select single oak barrels. Hand carved, cork finished bottle.
100% Estate Grown Blue Agave tequila imported from Mexico. The agave is hand-picked and cooked in clay ovens, the old fashioned way. Triple distilled in small batches for smoothness. Aged 6 months in oak barrels. Handcrafted, cork finished bottle.
Super-premium tequila from the El Alto region of Jalisco, Mexico. Made from 100% blue agave. Reposado, also known as gold tequila, means that it has spent at least one month aging in oak barrels for a more mellow, less fruity taste than unaged tequila. No sugar or caramel colors have been added. Each bottle is hand-blown and numbered.
Premium gold tequila imported from Mexico. Made from mature blue agave plants and double distilled. The Pepe Lopez family has been producing tequila since 1853 and have received the Mexican government's NOM award for quality and origin of production.
Oak-aged gold tequila from the Tequila region of Mexico. Made with pure cane sugar and all natural ingredients. Aged twice as long as required. Slightly sweeter than a Blanco (white) tequila. Ideal for margaritas and other tequila cocktails.
Aged in oak barrels for smoothness and golden color. Made from blue agave plants grown in the town of Tequila. White wine appearance with yellow and green highlights. Aromas of earth, yeast, salt, and chalk. Semi-dry on the palate. Flavors of citrus and aftertaste of pineapple, orange, and banana. 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a *** (highly recommended) rating.
Tequila made from 100% blue agave and aged or rested in wood for a minimum of one year (resposado). Flaxen color. Multi-layered aromas of pepper, salt, cardboard, pulp, and finally of licorice. Semi-sweet flavors of peaches, apples, pears, and black pepper. Warm, velvety finish. 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a **** (highly recommended) rating.
Imported super-premium aged (aged in wood for one year or more) gold tequila. White wine-like appearance. Similar to Conmemorativo with a slightly richer nose. Flavors of citrus and pineapple. 'Kindred Spirits' gives it a **** (highly recommended) rating.
Premium tequila imported from Mexico. Made from blue agave plants grown in the mountainous Los Altos region.
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Some of the above descriptions are based on information in the following sources:
- Kindred Spirits by F. Paul Pacult. Hyperion, New York, New York, 1997.
- Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch by Michael Jackson. Dorling Kindersky Limited, London and Running Press Book Publishers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1989-91.
