What is Tradicional tequila?
Tradicional® Reposado is 100% blue agave rested tequila. It has been aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two months, giving it the smooth and subtle complexity that aficionados seek. Tradicional is the original Cuervo® tequila, and it is still the number one premium tequila in Mexico. * 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof).
What is a Plata tequila?
Blanco tequila, also known as ‘silver’ or ‘plata’, is most usually colourless transparent tequila but not necessarily so as these ‘unaged’ tequilas may be aged in oak or Holm oak for up to 60 days. Although blanco tequilas are usually unaged, they are often rested in stainless-steel tanks to allow oxidisation.
Is Jose Cuervo Tradicional tequila Plata good?
Tasting it, I wrote down ‘earthy, vegetal, agave, slightly sour, citrus, a bit of vanilla sweetness’. The finish was a little harsh, leaving a slight burn. On the whole this is a pleasant but typical mid-range tequila, better than the cheaper stuff but certainly not a sophisticated tequila.
What are the three grades of tequila?
There are three main types of tequila—blanco, reposado, and añejo—with two additional variations.
- Tequila Blanco.
- Tequila Joven.
- Tequila Reposado.
- Tequila Añejo.
- Extra Añejo.
Whats the difference between Plata and blanco tequila?
Tequila Blanco | White | Silver Clear, unaged tequila that is normally bottled right after being distilled. When the clear white tequila drips from the cooling coils of the alambique, it is correctly called silver or plata, but is more commonly called white or blanco.
What tequila is 100 percent agave?
Casamigos Blanco One of the smoothest, most natural tasting tequilas on our list, Casamigos is made in the Jalisco highlands from 100% agave.
Which type of tequila is smoothest?
- Best Overall: Tequila Ocho Plata.
- Best Blanco: Don Fulano Blanco.
- Best Reposado: Siete Leguas Reposado.
- Best Añejo: Don Julio Añejo.
- Best Extra Añejo: Gran Patrón Burdeos.
- Best Valley: Fortaleza Blanco.
- Best for Beginners: Casamigos Blanco.
- Best Splurge: Don Ramón Limited Edition Extra Añejo.