If you say the word Mexico to anyone within the bar trade, they will more than likely think of tequila. Nothing wrong with that as Mexico is famous for it. But there is another category other than tequila and mezcal that is also produced within the country – rum. Ron Mocambo comes from Córdoba, a cityContinue reading “Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes”
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Herencia Mexicana Tasting Notes
Herencia Mexicana is a new tequila that is making a stamp on the market here in the UK. Created using 100% blue agave and double distilled, Herencia Mexicana is produced in ‘The Positos Ranch’ or Destilería La Fortuna, which is located in Arandas County in Jalisco, Mexico. ‘The Positos Ranch’ was bought in 1865 by DonContinue reading “Herencia Mexicana Tasting Notes”
Herradura Tasting Notes
Herradura is a tequila distiller located in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico. It was formally founded in 1870 by Félix López and the business remained in the family for over 125 years. Not a bad legacy to still have one could say! So how did it all come about for us all to enjoy? After beginning with FélixContinue reading “Herradura Tasting Notes”
el Jimador Tasting Notes
‘el Jimador was created in 1994 to pay tribute to Casa Herradura’s expert ‘Jimadors’, the harvesters of the agave plant, whose job requires the great skill of identifying when the agave is ready.’ What better reason to create a tequila! * Casa Herradura was created in 1870 and is the original distillery where el Jimador is producedContinue reading “el Jimador Tasting Notes”
Partida Tasting Notes
‘Turns out that the key to a top-quality Tequila starts at the beginning.’ Well, that’s what Partida say anyway. Using blue agave that is 7-10 years old, found near a dormant volcano in the Tequila Valley, it is then cooked in stainless steel ovens that bakes the agave before being distilled twice. The resulting non-aged tequila is filledContinue reading “Partida Tasting Notes”
Tapatio
There’s always a great back story to a brand. Wealthy merchants, knowledge know-how, supply to demand. But what about beginning your career by growing and selling agave plants to other distillers. Not a fairytale start, especially if you were born into a family that had distilled tequila since back in the early 1800’s, but the distillery wasContinue reading “Tapatio”
Patrón
Patrón is one of the most recognisable brands in the world. The distinct shape of the bottle, the highly rated liquid produced and the fact that it’s not been around for long makes Patrón one of the most talked-about brands in the world, and it’s done wonders for the tequila category. But what is it exactlyContinue reading “Patrón”
Kahlúa Coffee House Tasting
Kahlúa have taken over Manchester. Well, more Market Restaurant on High Street in the Northern Quarter but taken over non the less. Transformed into the Kahlúa colours of red, yellow and black, with bottles lining shelves and menus covering everything from Mexican char grilled chicken to Espresso Martini’s and White Russians, Kahlúa has taken the ever intriguedContinue reading “Kahlúa Coffee House Tasting”
Olmeca Tasting Notes
After showcasing tequila recently, I’ve been waiting to try out one that has caught my eye in more the bottle than anything. Once you realise the brand, and the logo, you can understand the link – its name? Olmeca. Olmeca is produced at Destileria Colonial de Jalisco in the town of Arandas, Jalisco in WesternContinue reading “Olmeca Tasting Notes”
Don Julio Tasting Notes
Tequila is another one of those brands that can split opinion right down the middle. As explained when i touched on blended whisky, stigma seems to carry most onto the trend that tequila is there to be slammed down with some salt, lemon and lime. Well i couldn’t agree more. It’s traditional to mask theContinue reading “Don Julio Tasting Notes”
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