Look for bottles labeled “100%,” which denotes that it was made with 100% natural sugars from the agave plant. In fact, many brands add artificial sugars or sweeteners to their tequila, which may taste good at first, but will leave you with a nasty hangover the next day. These young tequilas are less expensive and typically used in bars and restaurants for making mixed drinks.ġ00% Agave: Tequila comes from the agave plant, but not all tequilas are made with 100% agave sugar. These are often referred to as a “Mixto,” where colors and flavors are added prior to bottling. It’s less harsh on the tongue and won’t give you as strong as a hangover… provided that you’re sipping responsibly of course.ĭon’t be fooled by the “gold” label on gold tequila. Reposado tequila is also aged but the aging process can be anywhere from two months to 11 months. This tequila is complex and full-bodied, and is recommended for sipping, though it works great for tequila-oriented takes on classic drinks like a Moscow Mule or Negroni as well. It will typically taste sweeter and more refreshing, with a smooth, silky finish.Īñejo tequila can often be recognized by its rich, caramel color, and it must be aged for at least one year (though most are aged three years) to bear the “Añejo” name. Silver tequila is great to drink on its own, but it’s great for mixed drinks as well. This is tequila that’s only aged for a few months, so it doesn’t have time to develop the color and characteristics that come from a longer aging process. Silver tequila is probably the most well-known, and it typically appears perfectly clear in the bottle. Types of Tequila: Just like whiskey, there are different types of tequila, that run the spectrum in terms of flavor, color and potency. If your bottle doesn’t have a NOM, that means it’s not certified by the TRC (Tequila Regulatory Council), and not an authentic Tequila producer. Not flaunting rapper-sized bank accounts? There are a handful of smooth, premium-tasting tequilas you can get for under $100 too. Despite the brand’s hard-partying reputation (blame it on lyrical shout-outs from everyone from Lil Jon to Bruno Mars), the company is actually making some incredibly interesting, flavorful and expensive tequila these days, with bottles of its Patrón En Lalique: Serie 2 going for up to $7,500 online. Patrón, one of most well-known tequila brands in the world, actually offers a diverse portfolio of authentic tequilas that you won’t find in nightclubs or seedy bars. These days, some of the best tequilas in the world are actually more comparable to a fine bourbon or robust glass of wine than jello shots and beer pong. Sure, tequila shots are fun at parties (and maybe gives you some liquid courage before stepping onto that karaoke stage), but artists rapping about “shots of Patrón” have really given tequila an undeservedly bad (and, ahem, cheap) rep.
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