Tequila Black 38 | Tequila Chocolate Cream Liqueur | Notes of Cocoa and Vanilla | 70cl | 17% vol. | Destilerias Espronceda

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Each year, over 300 million agave plants are harvested and pressed to make this fine spirit. Tequila has a highly distinct taste which can be described as ‘mature’. It takes more than a decade for the agave plant to mature and reflect its soil and surroundings. The acidity of the sauvignon blanc in this recipe helps balance out the sweetness of the agave syrup. Start by mixing 25ml each of agave syrup and sauvignon blanc in a small jug until it is a consistent liquid. Then add to a tall glass with 50ml blanco tequila and 25ml freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice (equal measures of each). Top up with soda water or bitter lemon and ice cubes, and stir. It’s almost a cross between a spritz and a margarita – very refreshing on a nice day. Lot lizard Aged in American or European oak barrels for at least a year, Anejo Tequilas are best for sipping neat. These are an excellent alternative to brown spirits such as whisky.

Reposado tequila is aged in American or European oak barrels for between 2 months and a year. These tequilas have a matured smoky flavour and are stronger compared to Blanco expressions. To make the batanga, add 30ml blanco tequila (100% agave), 30ml fino sherry, 10ml salted raspberry syrup and bitters (if using) to a highball glass and stir to mix. Add cubed ice, stir, then add more ice until it reaches the top of the glass. Add chilled Coca-Cola and garnish with a big wedge of lime. Mangarita Each was tried neat and blind, to avoid brand bias, allowing the full flavours — fresh citrus to warming oak — to shine through. They were on the lookout for smooth, easy-drinking styles, with well-balanced sweetness and added complexity.Tequila blanco (or silver as it’s sometimes called) is clear in colour and unaged. As such you can expect a fresh, agave, citrus-spiked flavour. Reposado Joven tequila is less well-known than other types of tequila. It simply blends unaged tequila with some aged tequila.

The production of tequila is heavily regulated. Mexican law states that tequila can only be produced in the state of Jalisco and specific areas of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. The ELLE Lab is made up of a panel of 10 WSET-certified (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) experts and consumers. They sipped (no shots here!) their way through 40 blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas. Each was tried neat, before being diluted with a touch of water, which allows the alcohol to soften, bringing out more flavour. They were looking for bright, bold examples, with exceptional complexity. Also known as silver Tequila, Blanco is the youngest of the spirit types. It is usually not aged, or aged for a very short period. The best tequilas are made with 100% agave, but the legal minimum is just 51%, with the rest allowed to be made up by a neutral spirit.To calculate the average price, we add up the cheapest daily prices of the last 90 days and divide by 90. Each has different characteristics, ranging from the fresh and citrusy (there’s a reason you shot with lime and salt), to the more complex styles that display caramel and oak. Broadly speaking, blanco is for shots, anejo is strictly for sipping (like you would with whisky), and reposado is a good option for either. How we test tequila Aged for at least two months, up to one year, here the colour changes to more gold and amber tones. You should find a more well-rounded flavour and smoother finish with sweeter vanilla and oak notes. Anejo