And just like wine, tequila can be aged in a number of different containers, from oak barrels to steel drums. We tried drinking Casamigos with ice for the second round, and the palate profile took us by surprise. We also publish the latest scoop on your favorite liquor – including the finest cocktail recipes and leading mixology tips.

These days, some of the best tequilas in the world are actually more comparable to a fine bourbon or robust glass of wine than jello shots and beer pong. With 11 generations of tequila-makers to their name, Maestro Dobel is no stranger to the spirits market, with an entire portfolio of smooth, easy-drinking tequilas available everywhere from country clubs to the finest restaurants in the world. Many of these tequilas, however, have failed to impress distinguished members of drinks and spirit culture, often being cast aside for their lack of craftsmanship or just being an overall cash-grab for famous people. My wife may never let me forget that this was one example of celebrity marketing that actually performed well.Each batch is distilled for a minimum of two months in stainless steel barrels, and delivers a nice mix of sweet agave, light citrus and just a hint of vanilla. Clooney, and co-founder Rande Gerber, say they wanted to make, “the best-tasting, smoothest tequila that didn’t have to be covered up with salt or lime. The “ultra-premium highlands tequila” uses all the beverage buzz words, like “small batch production,” and “distilled in handmade copper pot stills. As with all tequila, this spirit starts with 100% blue agave plants that have been grown for about 10 to 12 years in the cool highlands area of Mexico.

Back in the early 2010s, famous actor George Clooney and his nightlife entrepreneur buddy Rande Gerber were building vacation homes next to each other in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We love the Grand Patrón Burdeos ( find it here), which is twice-distilled and aged in used American and new French Oak barrels, before being finished in vintage Bordeaux barrels (Burdeos means Bordeaux in Spanish). At this point, Meldman joined in and the three of them took a leap of faith and launched the brand ‘Casamigos’ commercially in 2013, going on to win multiple awards at various spirits competitions. Hopefully this list of Casimigos Cocktail Recipes was inspiration to whip out the tequila the next time you make a cocktail at home. Under Tequila regulations, additives are allowed as long as they make up less than 1% of the total volume.If sipping spirits straight isn't quite for you, Casamigos Blanco is an excellent tequila to use in classic cocktails like a classic frozen margarita or zesty Paloma, or something as simple as a Mexican Mule. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory. The Casamigos brand is famous for being started by Hollywood movie star George Clooney, and is one of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the world.

Value Added Products are subject to limited availability and may not be included with online purchases. Cascahuin Blanco Tahona Tequila really shows off the Cascahuin brand’s commitment to making their tequila using traditional craftsmanship methods. This is an all-around crowd-pleasing tequila, too, with a wonderfully distinct flavor profile that’s at once rich and complex. The finish is enduring, imparting a comforting warmth and leaving a delightful lingering impression of vanilla and mint on the palate.

That seems to be thanks to the two months that this tequila spent in the oak barrels before it was packaged, which isn’t very common among blanco tequila. While you can sip it neat, it works wonders with ice because it tunes down the palate profile of the Blanco. The cheaper option is simply to slam the newly made spirit directly into a bottle and pass it out the door, which is the more cost effective and preferred method. You’ve also probably seen flavored tequila, which is tequila infused with things like coconut, lime, strawberry or jalapeno.