Tequila has an appellation of origin, like cognacs and champagne - tequila can only be produced in certain municipalities of Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Guanajuato or Tamaulipas. [12] Casa Dragones harvests its agaves in The Valley of Tequila, Jalisco, located in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt - a chain of active and inactive volcanoes across Mexico. [13] Aging process [ edit ] Glass, Joshua (June 7, 2017). "Ryan Seacrest's multitasking must-haves: sneakers, headphones, tequila".

Casa Dragones Joven was featured in Robb Report’s list of " 20 Best Tequilas You Can Buy Right Now". [15]It is worth noting that Oprah’s endorsement could be attributed to her connection with Robert Pittman, the owner of Casa Dragones and CEO of iHeart Media. Where is Casa Dragones Tequila made? I’ve noticed some unusual aromas and chemical undertones that result in an odd and unnatural flavor, falling short of the expected taste and quality for a Tequila in its price range. After a decade spent working for Jose Cuervo, González Nieves left to start her own tequila brand — Tequila Casa Dragones — and was named a Maestra Tequilera, the top recognition from the Mexican Academy of Tequila Tasters. In an interview with Katie Couric Media, the co-founder revealed that when she got the news of her certification from the organization, she had no idea she was the first woman to be bestowed with the title. Now, many in the industry fondly refer to González Nieves as “the First Lady of Tequila.” A chance meeting at a house party made Casa Dragones a reality. To reflect the care taken during the distilling process, González Nieves knew the bottles housing the spirits had to be equally thoughtful. As such, she traveled through her home country visiting a number of flea markets and museums searching for the perfect glassware, which she eventually found in antique apothecary bottles at Mexico City’s Museo de Arte Popular. The pieces inspired her to create a tequila bottle in the shape of a decanter. Each Casa Dragonas bottle is hand-made by artisans and individually engraved in the pepita or “little seed” technique, which employs a stone or wheel to carve out small, seed-like shapes. The brand’s unique etching depicts an agave plant from a birds-eye view as an homage to the spirits’ origins. Additionally, each bottle across all four expressions is labeled, numbered, and signed by hand in an effort to show the brand’s commitment to quality. The name Casa Dragones is rooted in the fight for Mexican independence. My education and training include a thorough knowledge of agave spirits creation from planting agaves to bottling, including distillation.

For tax reasons, Tequila is usually watered-down in Mexico, something to consider when buying Tequila in Mexico. Does Casa Dragones use additives?Casa Dragones employs an innovative technique to enhance the flavour. Their innovative process uses multiple distillations per column to reduce strong alcohol notes while stirring any impurities. This filtration system manages to give the tequila those shades of bright platinum that enhance in a surprising way the experience when tasting it.

We loved the rebellious spirit,” says González Nieves, remarking on the La Casa Dragones’ history, now sitting in her sun-soaked New York City living room where she has invited me for a tasting. “We wanted to be known in the industry as modern and rebellious producers.”Nevertheless, it’s important to highlight that this Tequila is produced using a diffuser—a cheaper and faster method of extracting fibers from agaves. Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco delivers semi-sweet notes of agave and the warmth that brings a slight touch of pepper and cloves. Aftertaste Casa Dragones is named after the Dragones from San Miguel de Allende: a cavalry led by Ignacio Allende that eventually helped spark the independence movement from the Spanish, which led to the Mexican War of Independence.