Reposado (translates as “restful”) is a light golden coloured tequila that must (under government regulations) be aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months. This is where your sipping tequila journey can begin.

Our services We work closely with our Brand Partners to deliver clearly defined Sales and Marketing objectives The taster box is a great way to discover the brilliant combination of tequila and tonic. Gin who?!? I was never a Tequila drinker until a friend suggested another brand with tonic. However nothing beats El Rayo, lovely flavours and a perfect pairing with tonic. Will buy time and again As the oak barrels may have already been used to age other spirits, such as bourbon or whiskey, the tequila inherits many exciting flavours, such as caramel and light woody notes. This tequila is far darker than Reposado and has a smoother and more complex flavour profile of notes such as caramel, vanilla, burnt sugar, woody notes and a more muted agave flavour. 5. Extra AñejoThis Don Julio tequila is made from Blue Weber agave that is planted further apart to ensure that it has room to grow, distilled in small batches, and then aged for 2.5 years in oak casks. On The Nose Tequila Añejo is a double gold star award-winning agave from VIVIR, a 5th generation family-owned distillery making waves in Mexico. Joven (translates as “young”) is the halfway house of the tequila world. It usually is very light brown as it either has additional flavourings added before being bottled or sometimes is mixed with Añejo or extra Añejo.

I bought this gin having seen it recommended on Saturday morning Kitchen. It was recommnded to drink it with Tonic water, ice & Lemon. It was lush as we say in Wales!! Highly recommended!! Patrón is perhaps the finest tequilaproducer in Mexico, and the jewel in their crown, in my humble opinion, is their extra añejo tequila, Gran Patrón Piedra Extra Añejo. This is a burning spirit that is typically enjoyed as a tequila shot with salt & lime. It’s not a sipper, but great fun. 2. Joven

In my opinion, Añejo (translates to “old/aged”) is where most sipping tequilas reside. Añejo tequila is aged in American or French oak barrels for 1 to 3 years. First time trying this Tequila which was recommended by a friend. It’s a nice taste which goes lovely with tonic. If you like Tequila this needs to be tried. This sipping tequila combines highland Weber Blue Agave and local volcanic water. This sophisticated tequila is aged in oak bourbon casks for 18 months. On The Nose

Tequila distiller El Jimadorgrows and harvests its agave in Amatitán, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Their agave is not produced from seeds but from offshoots. Depending on the process the distiller uses, sometimes the tequila is allowed to settle before bottling. The whole point of Blanco tequila is to enjoy the flavour of the agave in its truest form. Are the days of enjoying tequila shots with salt, limeand a group of friends numbered? I don’t think so. However, tequila has a more mature and refined side that deserves your attention. El Jimador Añejo tequila is double distilled and aged for 12 months in American oak barrels for added depth and richness of flavour. On The NoseHaving had many different tequilas in the past i found the El Rayo tequila very smooth and a pleasure to drink Blanco (translates as “white”) is also known as “silver” tequila. The Blanco variety of tequila is usually completely clear in colour and not aged in barrels. It is generally bottled straight after being distilled. I recommend Añejo and Extra Añejo as the best tequilas for sipping. Due to oak barrel ageing, they offer a symphony of earthy agave flavours with nuanced woody and fruity notes.

Extra Añejo tequila must be aged for at least 3 years in barrels or casks that do not exceed 600 litres. Most distillers age their Extra Añejo tequila for nearer to 4 years. The Jimadors wait a painstaking 8 years before they uproot their Weber Blue Agave for optimal sugar content. This añejo tequila is aged for 3 years in old bourbon oak casks. On The Nose The tequila is then matured in old whiskey casks for 7 months. This passion clearly impacts the flavour of this fine tequila. On The NoseWe are extremely happy with the service we received. There was a minor issue which was swiftly rectified by the friendly team. We're yet to try the Tequila so can only comment on the exceptional customer service. Butterscotch on the palette then comes the grassy vegetal notes in the development & a wisp of pine needles on its short finish. No burn.