Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila 70 cl

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The aging process in barrels gives the Jose Cuervo Gold tequila an amazing amber hue and vanilla undertones. a b c d Julia Preston, “Drinking Tequila but Thinking Cognac, Maybe?” The New York Times, January 4, 1996. However, unlike premium tequilas, it is distilled from at least 51% blue weber making it a mixto tequila [ 1].

Sam Thielman, “Ad of the Day: Kiefer Sutherland Sells It In Noir for Jose Cuervo,” Ad Week, August 7, 2013. One of the biggest and most notable differences between Jose Cuervo Gold and Silver is the color and appearance. Extra Añejo: Añejos that are aged in wood for more than three years. These are the priciest tequilas and, generally, should only be sipped so as to appreciate the nuanced flavors, aromas, and craftsmanship. The flavor is intensely woody, with a more pronounced burnt caramel flavor similar to very aged whiskey or even rye. If you find yourself striving to become a tequila connoisseur (aka: a Maestro Tequilero, or Tequila Master/Expert ) then these are worth the investment. The label on the front of the bottle is, if possible, less exciting than the bottle itself. It’s just a slightly stylized version of the brand name, with a bright blue label at the bottom promoting the fact that this was distilled from blue agave plants. (…but not 100% blue agave plants. A lie of omission, perhaps.) In 1758, Don José Antonio de Cuervo was granted a plot of land in the (soon to be Mexican) town of Tequila. Here, he would build a farm with his family where they would cultivate the blue agave plant that was native to the area and, in 1795, the family distilled and produced their first bottle of mezcal (side note for those who don’t quite understand the differentiation: scotch is to whiskey as tequila is to mezcal).As of 2012, Jose Cuervo sells 3.5 million cases of tequila in the US annually, accounting for a third of the US tequila market. [2]

We may also disclose your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law or industry codes, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. The silver tequila is aged not longer than 60 days in steel barrels, while the gold is a blend of aged reposado and younger tequilas. Also, silver tequila is cheaper than gold tequila. Key Differences Color Here, I’m not just sharing opinions; I’m weaving tales from the rich tapestry of my experiences over these three decades. I’m J Highland, and for over 30 years, I’ve been deeply immersed in the captivating world of Tequila, Mezcal, and other agave spirits.Reposado: Reposado translates to “rested,” and these tequilas are aged in wooden barrels anywhere from 2 months to a year. Their color is usually a softened, amber color. The flavors will be a bit woodier and less herbal, with hints of vanilla, butter, and brown sugar. By 1880, the Cuervo family had begun individually bottling tequila for commercial distribution. [8] Cuervo was the first distiller to bottle tequila, at a time when other distillers were still using barrels. [9] Tequila was known as "mezcal de tequila" until 1893, when tequila makers and the Mexican government dropped " mezcal" from the name. [7] Cuervo's first bottled tequila was sold in 1906. [9] So often I find that when reviewing whiskey, ice is the enemy. The only flavors in whiskey that survive are typically the results of the aging process. But with this tequila everything survives through the ice — all of the aromas, all of the flavors… they are still there and in full force. a b Tom Kelley, “Songwriter turns to video after big ‘Jose Cuervo’ hit,” Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, April 8, 1988.

It would take some time for the Cuervo family to embrace their distilling calling, but by 1880 the family had started commercially producing their spirits for sale. Known originally as “mezcal de Tequila” (mezcal from the town of Tequila), the Mexican government eventually — after much lobbying — allowed them to designate their spirits as a unique appellation known simply as “tequila.” The very first bottle of Jose Cuervo Tequila rolled off the line in 1906 and a massive new category of distilled spirits was born. José Cuervo, además de ser la más antigua, es una destilería de tequila como pocas, ya que sin salir de dicha marca puedes probar todos los tipos de tequilas, desde blanco, hasta reposados, especiales, añejos o extra añejos, incluso ya un mix hecho para poder tomarte tus margaritas. Además abarca todo el rango de precios, tanto con tequilas buenos y económicos como también para bolsillos más holgados y fans de la bebida mexicana por antonomasia. En este sentido sólo el tequila Don Julio o el tequila Herradura podrían equipararse al nivel de José Cuervo. In the 2004 MMORPG game World of Warcraft, there are some items referencing Jose Cuervo, like "Cuergo's Gold" and "Hozen Cuervo". In 1758, Don José Antonio de Cuervo was issued a land grant by King Ferdinand VI of Spain in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. Here his family founded the Taberna de Cuervo, the farm where they would cultivate and harvest the flowering blue agave plant, a water-retaining plant found in central Mexico that is fermented then distilled to create tequila. [3] [4] [5] The first Vino Mezcal de Tequila de Jose Cuervo was made in 1795, [6] after Don José Antonio de Cuervo's son José María Guadalupe de Cuervo was granted a permit from King Carlos IV of Spain to produce tequila commercially, following a time of prohibition under King Carlos III. This was the birth of the tequila industry. [7] This type of tequila is referred to as a “mixto”, which is a lower quality version of tequila that uses a mixture of at least 51% blue agave plants and other sugars. The agave plants are harvested and have their leaves sliced off, leaving the hard core behind. That core is then cooked for about three days in an oven to convert the plant material into sugar, and then placed into large vats to ferment and allow yeast to convert that sugar into alcohol.Edward Snell is a company manufacturing, distributing, marketing and selling of alcoholic beverages. Aged for two months, the minimum amount of time established by the laws that govern Tequila to be a Reposado.