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| Cafe 1919 Margarita: photo by Cliff Hutson |
National Tequila Day is an annual celebration that takes place on July 24, dedicated to paying homage to the beloved Mexican spirit known as tequila.
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| Tequila Mockingbird: photo by Cliff Hutson |
I have
drank tequila for over fifty years.
He estado borracho en Nuevo México, así como en East Hollywood y en muchos lugares intermedios. And, if push comes to shove, I would probably say that the Margarita is my favorite
cocktail.
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Margarita: photo by Cliff Hutson
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Of course, it can be enjoyed
straight as well. So, some might be asking, "just what is this versatile libration?"
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| Silver Tequila: photo by Cliff Hutson |
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Tequila is a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, and it only comes from Mexico. To be called Tequila, by law, it must come from one of five Mexican states: Jalisco (where you find the town of Tequila), Guanajuato, Nayarit, Michoacán or Tamaulipas. It comes in different styles, categorized according to how long the spirit was aged.
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| Hornitos Reposado: photo by Cliff Hutson |
I tend to stick to two styles. Blanco (white) or plata (silver) which are unaged and bottled or stored immediately after distillation, or aged less than two months in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels. And, Reposado aged a minimum of two months, but less than a year in oak barrels of any size.
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| Tequila Sauza: photo by Cliff Hutson |
However, I will sometimes step up to Añejo which is aged a minimum of one year, but less than three years in small oak barrels.
Brand Loyalty
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| Espolòn Tequila: photo by Cliff Hutson |
When it comes to brand loyalty I really have none. While he is loved by many, Jose Cuervo was never
a friend of mine. The past few years I have tended to buy
Hornitos, not so much that I think that it is really great but, that it tastes good, has a reasonable price point, and is readily available at
Trader Joe's. A couple of months ago I started picking up
Espolón. I like it, but am not wild about it. But, tonight I have been sipping El Exotico for the first time and enjoyed it. This is a really good Reposado. Is this the best Reposado I’ve ever had? No, but it’s damn good and the price can't be beat.
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| Tequila Exotico Reposado: photo by Cliff Hutson |
(Remember always to drink responsibly and never drink and drive.)
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