Now there are so many fans of Blanco tequila that whole racks stand out for this drink in supermarkets. Many people, going to a bar in the evening, prefer Mexican vodka to all other drinks. The most interesting thing is that thanks to this alcohol people make new friends, since the use of tequila contributes to easy communication.
Moreover, many influential people love this alcohol, so with its help you can make very useful contacts.
How to read the label
Before you buy Blanco tequila, you should make sure that it is a quality drink. After all, each alcohol has its own subtleties in production, and they should be thoroughly studied before you start using it.
Otherwise, you risk waking up in the morning with a severe hangover syndrome. It is unlikely that anyone has a desire to spend the morning embracing with plumbing, and even with a sore head. In order to avoid such consequences, it is necessary to carefully study the label.
At the moment, the most popular types of this drink are Tequila Blanco and Plata.
Blanco is white tequila, which should be one hundred percent agave. To make sure of this, you need to find 100% de agave on the label.
Judging by the reviews of Blanco tequila, this inscription guarantees the quality of the drink. Only thanks to one hundred percent agave in the composition of alcohol acquires its exclusive taste and unforgettable aroma.
Plata also has a transparent color, but it was kept longer before the spill. She belongs to the class "Premium". In its composition there can be no alcohols except agave.
There is another type of white tequila - Platinum. For the production of such a drink you need a master of the highest tequilation category. This alcohol contains only one hundred percent agave. So if you see Platinum on the label, then you have high-quality alcohol in your hands.
These three types are distinguished by a transparent color. Tequila has a sharp, rich bouquet, thanks to which everyone can enjoy the taste and aroma of blue agave.
Some production features
Most of the plant, which is the raw material for the beverage, grows in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Quality Blanco tequila is made by distilling blue agave juice. Many manufacturers of this alcohol immediately after distillation bottled it, not even trying to withstand it.
This drink has its own specific advantages. For example, pronounced "naturalness". It retains the natural aromas of agave, which are not obscured by extraneous tones. Moreover, it has an intense herbal taste and preserves the natural sweetness, which remains in the aftertaste.
The bulk of the Blanco tequila production companies, after distillation, store their products in stainless steel containers for about four weeks. There are even those who withstand the drink, however, very briefly - from a month to two. But such a procedure gives its results. White tequila after aging loses its expansiveness. Its taste becomes smooth, and the aroma is unobtrusive, but the drink does not lose its flavor.
Organoleptic properties
At the moment, Blanco tequila has gained incredible popularity in every corner of the world. It has a noble taste and a soft finish with natural tones of agave.
It should be noted that the most popular drink is a clear drink. In it, the national color is most clearly manifested. White tequila has more fans than mature species.
If we draw an analogy with all the well-known alcoholic drinks, cognac, it becomes clear that the main cognac procedures are completely unsuitable for tequila.
Aging for brandy is the most important procedure. The older it is, the better its organoleptic properties. But for tequila, excessive exposure is likely to be disastrous. It can become completely faceless alcohol, in which there are no distinctive properties. That is, for many, only “Blanca” is a real Mexican tequila.
Tequila intoxication
Statistics show that 50% of those who have tried this alcohol are very surprised by its gentle intoxication. And this despite the fact that its strength is approximately forty degrees. Most are pleased with the fact that tequila is not so much intoxicating, but invigorating. She does not give heaviness to the legs or fog to the head, but only amuses. But again, it all depends on how much to drink.
How not to get into trouble
In order not to become a victim of fraud, it is not enough to know the difference between the types of “Mexican vodka”. It is important to adhere to one golden rule: if the label does not have the inscription 100% de agave, then you should not take the bottle.
Most often, Mixta tequila is inexpensive. Such an inscription on the label indicates that the drink is only 51% agave alcohol. The second part is distillates from other sugar-containing products. Of course, such mixing is unlikely to lead to anything good. It’s the same as mixing tequila with bourbon and rum.
Most famous brand
Tequila "Olmeca Blanco" is poured into solid squat bottles, which are parallelepiped in shape with clear edges. On thick glass walls, you can see unknown hieroglyphs.
In 2003, this drink received gold from the Chicago International Institute for Wine and Spirits Tasting and was awarded the title of Best Tequila in the World.
Four years later, the products of this brand excelled at two world competitions at once: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and Wine and Spirit Competition. This brand has a lot of different medals and awards, it is known throughout the world.
Now the production and sale of the drink is strictly controlled by the international company Perno Ricard. The process of production of all types of tequila is controlled by the master of tequila Jesus Hernandez. His responsibilities include even controlling agave harvest.
This enterprise honors centuries-old traditions, which is why the press wheel, which was carved from volcanic basalt in ancient times, is still in operation. Its weight is about two tons. With the help of such millstones, agave juice has been squeezed for five hundred years now. This method of extraction, like the juice obtained, is called "Tachon".
A distinctive feature of "Olmeca" is that "Tachon" is added to all types of this drink. Thanks to him, alcohol has a specific taste, which is rich in citrus tones.
Reviews about the Olmeke Blanco tequila are almost always positive. Experts say that this ordinary young tequila is always crystal clear. This is not surprising, since it is sent to the bottles immediately after the distillation process. Connoisseurs believe that her honey taste with light notes of smoke is simply unique, and herbal aroma diluted with green pepper and lemon will perfectly complement any cocktail.
Tequila Espolon
The name of this drink translates as "Spur." The design of all varieties of this alcohol was created by Stephen Noble. According to him, the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead inspired him. According to legend, there are two days in a year when two worlds - the living and the dead - merge into one. Then all the deceased come to visit their living relatives.
The young Espolon Blanco tequila is completely transparent. It has a delicate citrus-agave flavor, and fried agave dominates in the taste, with notes of soft vanilla and spicy pepper bitterness.
Rancho alegre
This is a relatively young brand. He appeared in 2004. But consumers immediately drew attention to it, since the citrus taste of the drink is very soft, and the price is pleasing to the eye.
Tequila "Alegre Blanco Ranch" has an agave flavor, with notes of lemon and nuts. In a mild, sweet taste felt bitterness.