Ooooh Tequila! Embers now features 21 Tequila's with Blanco's, Reposado's and Anejo's of just about every Tequila you can think of!
Cabo Wabo, Sammy Hagar's Tequila, is one of the hottest tequila's on the market right now. The Reposado is especially nice featuring carmelized fruits. This Tequila has converted many a rum drinker over to Tequila.
Casa Noble is by far one of the smoothest and upscale Tequila's to hit the scene. It impresses with a beautiful bottle and continues the moment it hits your palate. The Blanco is perfectly balanced and features fruity tones. The Reposado comes in a beautiful cobalt blue bottle and immediately catches your eye. You will not be disappointed in your choice! This Tequila is ages for one year in French White Oak. It featured flavors of buttered oak, cooked agave and has a citrusy finish with a hint of toasted vanilla. While all three tiers are incredible their Anejo takes Tequila to another level with smooth flavors of toasted caramel and an absolutely velvety finish. Extremely tame and a pleasure to sip on all night. This Tequila is just flat out incredible.
Cuervo 1800 is one of the most familiar names at every bar. Cuervo has gone upscale and all three levels are enjoyable and the ideal complement to any margarita.
Don Julio produces one of the smoothest Blanco's (normally a mixer) and easily sipped straight up or on the rocks (try a muddled lime and you will never put the glass down). Features flavors of peach, melon and dates with a peppery and fruity finish. A great find and extremely enjoyable.
Herradura is one of the highest rated Tequila's that you can find today. The Anejo is special, aged 2 years in oak with a mild nose that teases you with hints of vanilla. When it hits your tongue, the rich and sweet flavors continue to a short but flavorful finish. If you are looking for what a fine aged Tequila should taste like, this is absolutely the one.
Partida is another highly rated Tequila that is delicious at all three levels. The Blanco is one of the smoothest out there with well balanced agave flavor. The Reposado is aged 6 months in French Canadian Oak. This Tequila delivers flavors most peope would not even recognize as flavors of Tequila and teases you with chocolate, vanilla and almond. Finally, the Anejo is aged for 18 months and it shows with the deep concentrated flavors you experience. The added aging brings out flavors of cherry and actually has a sweet finish. If this is your first Anejo, there is a chance that you will never try another because it is simply fantastic.
Patron is probably the most recognized of all the Tequila's on the market today. It all started with Tom Cruise ordering it in a movie and it has been on fire ever since. Another exceptional Tequila at all three levels. The silver is surprisingly rich and rivals some Reposado's. It features a slight note of vanilla that shows this brand took a little more care and possibly added some oak to the process. The excellence continues into their Reposado as it again is very rich with a slight sweetness and finish of vanilla is evidence of the aging process. Finally, the Anejo is delightful, aged in white oak with flavors of cooked agave, a hint of dark chocolate and toasted butterscotch. One of the more powerful finishes in the Anejo market. An all time favorite, try one and you will see why!
Blanco Tequila is made from agave and not aged. It is generally used for mixing cocktails and will have a stronger tequila flavor than the other two tiers. Reposado Tequila is aged up from 2 months to one year in oak barrels. This short exposure to oak gives the spirit a slight yellow hue and it begins to pick up the characteristics of the oak. This Tequila can still be used as a mixer but for the higher end Tequila's, this is a perfect sipping drink for people who do not want the richer flavors of an Anejo. Anejo Tequila is aged from 12 months to 3 years in oak and is richer in flavor and color. It will be much smoother and more well rounded that the Reposado and has all of the characteristics of a whiskey or brandy.. This is not meant to be a mixer, quite the contrary, it should be sipped neat as you would a fine cognac. |