Don Agustin tequilas are Single Estate 100% agave premium tequilas for connoisseurs, all bottled on the Camarena family premises and widely available in the best tequila bars in the UK, including the famous Café Pacifico in London. Its unique character in part derives from the unusual fermentation process which is rounded off with a malolacticContinue reading “La Cava Tequila Release Their Festive Cocktail Creation”
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888 Tres Ochos
888 Tres Ochos tequila was founded in an era that ushered in high quality premium brands of 100% blue weber agave tequila. The transition from party shots to elegant sipping tequila started with “Tequilas Finos” being savored neat in a snifter, chilled or on the rocks. It’s with this that 888 Tres Ochos tequila originates inContinue reading “888 Tres Ochos”
Villa Lobos
A range of tequila expressions that have floated around the UK market over the last few years has found footing on some major stepping-stones coming in the next few months, placing itself within the highly respected Instil Spirits portfolio to certify that it’s not just a one-trick-pony. So what is Villa Lobos? Villa Lobos is theContinue reading “Villa Lobos”
The Camarena Family
The Camarena Family is one of the most famous and major names within the tequila industry. Here in the UK, they are synonymous with a growing set of brands that are taking a different outlook to the tequila industry and offering an alternative on all three levels of brand leadership. Welcome to Casco Viejo, LaContinue reading “The Camarena Family”
The 86 Company
Bartenders. The lifeline of any country when the serving of drinks is concerned. The connection between bottle and customer. The guys and girls every brand needs to get on their side to really make a splash in the bar world. Welcome then to The 86 Company. The 86 Company was formed back in September 2012,Continue reading “The 86 Company”
Mezcal Vago
Mezcal is the next big thing for 2015. Here in Manchester, the category awareness has grown and specialist bars and restaurants have popped up to bring Mezcal to the public. One of the more interesting brands to hit the category here in the UK, is Mezcal Vago. This specific Mezcal has been created by AquilinoContinue reading “Mezcal Vago”
Ocho
The Camarena family are well known within the tequila world. They started producing tequila way back in 1937 and are now three generations in, still producing it the traditional ‘slow’ way. The family grow their own agave, the base ingredient of all tequila, which in itself is a rare choice to opt for. When MasterContinue reading “Ocho”
El Ron Prohibido
A new rum has made it to the shores of the UK for the first time, but interestingly not from the Caribbean. Mexico is where El Ron Prohibido hails from and brings with it a rather simple story. It is said that during the 18th century, the Spanish ships reached America with sweet wine reservesContinue reading “El Ron Prohibido”
Marca Negra
Marca Negra is the latest addition to the UK’s growing Mezcal market. I’ve managed to get my teeth into some this past month, after realising that I am yet to feature a Mezcal on my site. But what is Mezcal? Well Mezcal is essentially a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the maguey plant (a formContinue reading “Marca Negra”
Jose Cuervo
With the career that I have, it is important for me to experience as much as possible so that I am aware of the various expressions, and to target specific audiences with my knowledge. It is with this that I have decided to cover one of the best-selling tequila in the world, Jose Cuervo. BackContinue reading “Jose Cuervo”
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