TEQUILAS USA

The taste of tequila will vary depending on where the agave was grown as well as the type of tequila. Blanco tequilas offer the purest taste, with an earthy, semi-sweet flavor that is distinctly agave. Tequila made in the lowlands is fruitier and earthier while tequila from the highlands is greener and brighter. With barrel aging, tequila begins to take on oaky flavors of varying degrees... Tequila is made by distilling the fermented juices of the Weber blue agave plant (Agave tequilana). A member of the lily family, it looks like a giant aloe vera with spiked barbs on the tips. After seven to 10 years of growth, the agave plant is ready to be harvested... The tequila market is continually expanding, though there are a few well-known names that remain popular. The majority of tequila brands offer a blanco, reposado, and añejo tequila in their portfolio. You can typically expect to pay $10 more when upgrading to the next level.