Corralejo Reposado Tequila, 70 cl

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Next to the main entrance is this architectural work of 18 domes that house a Tequila Corralejo aging cellar. With a hint of peach, a sprig of fresh mint, and a splash of lemon juice, this creative take on a classic Margarita is the perfect complement to Corralejo Silver’s light peppercorn aromas and crisp flavors. If you want to get to Penjamo, the closest major airport is the Guanajuato International Airport, in the city of Silao, about 100 km east of Penjamo.

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This premium tequila is made at the same distillery as the aforementioned Zarpado, with no sugar or coloring added to the spirit according to the brand. It has been around for decades, but as of last fall Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has partnered with the brand. There are four core expressions, with the aged tequilas made up of bourbon and cognac cask-matured tequila. The reposado has a bit of anejo in the blend to add some more complexity. And there are a few other products as well, including Viva Agave and Cafe, a blend of coffee and blue agave spirit.

Hacienda Corralejo is a great and unique place to visit with family and friends. As one gets close to the entrance, a special excitement takes hold as tall slender palm trees come into view as if to personally welcome you. Another popular brand across Mexico, Corralejo’s Reposado tequila, comes in a light straw color, thanks to the aging process. It’s a tequila with an interesting nose, made up of a strong vanilla aroma and additional hints of peppercorn and pear. Hiatus is made at the same distillery as other respected brands like Casa Noble, Mi Campo, and Elvelo. The brand keeps things simple without sacrificing quality, relying on more traditional production methods to produce its blanco, reposado, and anejo tequilas. The blanco is filtered and oxygenated for 24 hours before bottling, which the brand says smooths and balances the flavor out a bit. If you haven’t tried Hiatus before, give this bottle a taste to see what you think.

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From the beginning, the aroma of Tequila will flood your nose, and your eyes will be adorned with all the barrels and the hacienda that will captivate every part of you.Mixto: Unless your bottle of tequila states that it contains 100% agave, it’s a mixto tequila. This term literally translates to “mixed” and refers to a tequila that’s made with a combination of agave juice and cane sugar juice. It means the tequila contains more than 51% Blue Weber agave but less than 100% and is likely of lesser quality. It also comes at a lower price point. Hacienda Corralejo has a local program for artisanal producers giving them the opportunity to expose their products from local ethnic communities. Over 500 families are involved with the commercial activities, workers are trained and employed from within the region. Nose and (especially) initial taste are almost obnoxiously vanilla. Body has more complexity and pepperiness. Finish is balanced and refreshing, with hints of cantaloupe.

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In 1996, the hacienda became Tequilera Corralejo, a 100% Mexican company that uses agave from the region with strict quality control processes in the production of Tequila. Every bottle of Clase Azul is hand-crafted and individually painted, making this drink quite literally one-of-a-kind. These beautiful bottles are well-deserving of a central place in the liquor cabinet.

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Straight from the heart of Mexico, Corralejo Tequila is made from 100% blue agave and is double distilled to be smooth, mellow, and delicious to drink. Coming in an Añejo variety which has been aged for at least two years in a French Limousin oak cask, the aging gives the tequila a rich, complex flavour profile with aromas of sweet cinnamon and vanilla, followed by sharper notes or orange and tart cocoa. The finish is long and dry, with a hint of citrus. The Sierra de Penjamo is one of the biggest attractions. Several ecosystems allow you to do various activities, such as camping, ATV tours, and exploring canyons and rivers. Azunia produces a range of tequilas that work as an excellent accompaniment to food. The brand’s spirit offerings come exclusively from the heart of the Tequila Valley, promising rich bottles with plenty of depth. Located in the El Coyote ranch in the municipality of Penjamo Guanajuato, it produces Tequila in the community of Magallanes in an artisanal way, a process that you can learn about: It has two brands – Tequila Bacabes and Orgullo de Penjamo.

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Fortaleza’s Tequila Añejo is one of the best from an already high standard. It’s a highly-praised and perfectly-aged añejo, left to rest for 18 months in American oak barrels. The primary notes are caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, and cooked agave with secondary hints of pineapple, peach, orange blossom, nutmeg, and raisin in the nose. Don Julio is probably best known for its 1942 expression, a high-priced anejo tequila that is a staple of bottle service at clubs around the world. But the brand has a lot more going for it than that, including a core lineup of blanco and aged tequilas, a cristalino, and a few other luxury bottles. Primavera is a reposado that was aged for eight months and then finished in European oak barrels that previously held orange wine. Ultima Reserva is an extra anejo aged using the solera method and finished in madeira wine barrels. And the new Rosado is the latest entry in the expanding pink tequila category–this one was matured in ruby port barrels for four months to infuse it with color and flavor. This brand is owned by Sazerac, the same company behind the Buffalo Trace Distillery. So it makes perfect sense that each year there are some limited releases that are matured in barrels used to age some of the most coveted whiskeys from the distillery. The newest are the Eagle Rare 17 Anejo (aged for 17 months in those barrels) and the Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Anejo (which spent 19 months in those casks). The two expressions are very good, with lots of oak and whiskey-like character that doesn’t overpower the agave at the core. If you’re having trouble finding those, give the more readily available lineup a try instead. It’s a premium brand that offers a unique tasting experience due to the aging process used, particularly its Reposado offering. This additional process results in a tequila that’ll make you want a second sip to really enjoy the varied flavor profile. Along with traditional notes come hints of port, plum, and pepper, with undertones of dark chocolate.Its No. 9 Blanco offering won the 2018 best-unaged wine spirit at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and for a good reason: it’s a truly enjoyable blanco tequila. Grand Mayan is an exciting tequila that proves that, sometimes, appearances are spot on after all. It has won awards both for taste and presentation over the last few years and promises an extraordinary, smooth-tasting drink served in a beautiful bottle. There is also a store with typical regional candies, glass handicrafts, and the sale of Casa Corralejo products. This is a new luxury tequila brand that launched here in the U.S. this past winter with four Private Collection expressions ranging from blanco to extra anejo. The aged tequilas are all matured in French Limousin oak (which previously held wine, cognac or armagnac) for longer than usual amounts of time, bringing a depth of flavor and notes of oak, spice, and vanilla to the palate. The brand says the tequila is all additive free, meaning the color and flavor came from the wood alone and making these sipping tequilas worth a try if you’re willing to splurge. Nose: Soft notes of sweet vanilla and a touch of white pepper. Manuka honey, salt caramel and herbs.