The resulting spirit is rested in casks made from French and American oak, each bringing a distinct flavor to the mature tequila.

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The new Britvic Cocktail Mixers were chosen from the top five ‘go-to’ cocktails, as half of consumers say they prefer classic drinks that they know and trust.Much like its smokier spirit sister, mezcal, top-shelf tequila that's made with 100% agave (as opposed to the cheaper ‘mixtos’ varieties that use the minimum 51% and are then topped up with sugar and additives) can be enjoyed neat or over big rocks of ice. This extra step means the liquid develops a light golden hue and generally a smoother, more mellow profile. The launch was inspired by trending coffee-based cocktails and the popularity of the espresso martini. Infused with all-natural coconut extracts, this blanco blend is exceptionally well-balanced and requires just a dash of fresh pineapple juice and a wedge of lime to create a summer-ready serve (whatever the season) in seconds. This bottle is the passion project of a couple of young Brits who fell in love with tequila and quit their day jobs for the cause.

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One judge, who praised its “gorgeous multi-layered finish”, said “there’s smoothness and smokiness present, but there’s so much other complexity and balance”.And it comes with advice on cocktails, fruity but grown-up things like blackberries, grapefruit and sage – the Blackberry Smash – or pomegranate, orange and cinnamon – the Pom Punch. If you’re going down the latter route, we’d recommend using blanco in a classic margarita or with tonic, and saving aged styles for after-dinner cocktails, such as an old fashioned or espresso martini. The best tequilas are made with 100% agave, but the legal minimum is just 51%, with the rest allowed to be made up by a neutral spirit. The piñas are taken back to the distillery where they are steamed in high-tech autoclaves, converting carbohydrates into fermentable sugars.

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The word piña translates to pineapple, but refers to the heart of the agave plant (which looks very similar to the tropical fruit). Fortaleza Reposado is dry at points but also bursting with citrus, full of sticky sweetness with caramel and toffee ahead of orchard fruits. With buttery caramel, juicy orange and sweet cinnamon notes, our serving preference would be in a tequila old fashioned that’s as smooth as the main man himself. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.Straight from the highlands of Jalisco (a coastal Mexican state) is this deliciously balanced tequila, made with one eye on the past and one eye on the future. Introduced by Casa Herradura in 1962, the expression is matured in the barrel for 25 months, more than double the one year age requirement for a Tequila to be considered an añejo by law, resulting in a “deep amber colour”. One judge noted that the expression has a “balanced green and woody flavour” while others described it as “very pleasant” and “welcoming”. There’s enough agave sweetness to balance out the light oak profile, making it a no-brainer for crisp summer cocktails.

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Herradua Añejo claimed a coveted Master in the Super Premium Añejo round for its “amazing dry finish”. This process balances the beautiful, clean and earthy agave flavour of the double distilled Cazcabel Blanco with subtle complex aromas of toasted Oak. Cazcabel Reposado, rested in American oak barrels for 8 months and balances the beautiful, clean and earthy agave flavour of the double distilled Blanco with the complex but subtle aromas of toasted Oak. Bags of flavour — including vanilla, smoked agave and lemon — make this best suited to a tequila negroni or other short serve. Casting a smooth golden glow, with a hint of sharpness from the orange, and some bitterness from the Campari.

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