When it comes to tequila, there is much more than meets the eye. While margaritas are objectively delicious, tequila can be used for other mixed cocktails and enjoyed alone or on the rocks. Depending on how you plan to drink it, it will help you decide which bottle to buy at the liquor store, and you never have to be puzzled by the number of options on the shelf with this list. But first things first, we should review the background of the three main types of tequila a little: white, reposado and añejo.
The difference is in the aging process. Blanco (sometimes called silver) is an unaged tequila, and is generally bottled very soon after being distilled. As its name implies, white tequila is the lightest in color and combines well with mixed drinks or as a complement to Mexican dishes. The reposado tequilas rest for two months to a year before being bottled, and generally rest in oak barrels so that they acquire a little golden color during the process. Añejo is at least one year old (but less than three years old), giving it a golden or light brown color compared to the others. This longer aging process gives you more complex flavors that can be better appreciated when drunk on their own rather than mixed into a cocktail.
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