Tequila and Mezcal - Protagonists of Mexican distillation

Tequila is an alcoholic beverage of Mexican origin obtained by distilling blue agave, produced in the city of Tequila and its immediate surroundings in the state of Jalisco. Among the main types of tequila are Tequila Blanco, which can be aged in steel, Tequila Reposado, which matures for at least 3 months in white oak barrels from France and the United States, either new or previously used for whiskey or wine, and Tequila Añejo, which is aged for at least 12 months in barrels that previously contained Tequila Reposado or other spirits, acquiring a dark color and a rich bouquet of aromas. Traditionally served with salt and lime, tequila is a main ingredient in well-known cocktails such as the Tequila Sunrise and Tequila Bum Bum.

In contrast to the better-known tequila, mezcal is made exclusively from the central part of the agave - piña - cooked in underground ovens before subsequent distillation. The main production area is the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Depending on the aging, we find varieties such as Blanco (less than 2 months), Reposado (from 2 to 12 months), and Añejo (from 1 to 7 years). Traditionally served with the "worm," Mezcal is featured in cocktails like the Mezcalibur and the Toro Loco.

Among the brands of Tequila and Mezcal you can find in our selection are: Casamigos, George Clooney's tequila, Herradura tequila from the historic Jalisco distillery of the same name, Mexita's tequila crafted with painstaking effort, and also Ocho (8), Uno Dos Tres (123), and Yuu Baal, products made from different varieties of agave, offered in various degrees of aging; among the mezcals are those of Alipús, Camarena Hermanos, Mezcal Vago, and Tradición Chagoya, products realized with artisanal care. As we approach Halloween, however, the ideal tequila is the one branded by Kah, whose design is inspired by the Day of the Dead, a festivity that honors deceased loved ones, and in particular the sugar skulls, or Calaveras, typical of this celebration.