National Tequila Day with Celtic Whiskey

Posted by James Holohan Tuesday 20th July 2021 0 Comment(s) Sláinte,

 

 

Happy National Tequila Day from all of us here at Celtic Whiskey Shop! Tequila enjoys a long history with its precursor, a milky, frothy agave drink known as pulque, dating all the way back to Mesoamerican times circa 1000 B.C., when indigenous Mexican tribes would commonly harvest and ferment it. It wouldn’t be until 16th Century A.D., however, that the contemporary tequila we know and love would be first produced, around a territory of land that wouldn’t officially become known as Tequila until 1666.

 

Fast forward to today, and now there are more than 100 distilleries in Mexico that make more than 900 different types of premium tequila (and approximately 2,000 new types have been registered with the Mexican government to date). And so, to celebrate this National Tequila Day we’ve put together a few recommendations for you to enjoy. Salud!

 

 

 

  1.  Corazon Tequila Reposado

 

Winner of gold reposado tequila at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition! Made with 100% blue agave grown on their family-owned estate. Aged in Canadian oak for 6-8 months before being bottled in hand-blown glass. This ageing process rounds out the flavour, giving it a clean, spicy, and woody taste with complex undertones of dried fruit, caramel, and toasted brioche. Be sure to try with a quality tonic over ice on a warm summer's day!

 

ABV: 40% | €39.00

 

 

  1. Corazon Tequila Anejo

 

A Double Gold winner at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition! Aged 16-18 months in American Oak. A seriously smooth tequila boasting rich creamy notes of oak, almond, and vanilla and hints of bourbon from the ageing process. Produced at Casa San Matias, a family-owned distillery with over 130 years of tequila making expertise.

 

ABV: 40% | €43.00

 

 

  1. Tres Ochos Blanc

 

From the Lowlands in Jalisco, Mexico comes Tres Ochos Blanc. The name ‘888’ is symbolic in meaning health, luck, and prosperity. This white tequila was founded around the time tequila was moving into a premium category and being viewed as a sipping spirit to enjoy. 888 has been made from the pinãs of the Blue Agave plant in the Lowlands, Jalisco on fertile volcanic soil. They have been harvested by hand and heated before being distilled in copper pot stills. Hold an incredible palate with prominent notes of agave and spices with an elegant, smooth finish.

 

ABV: 38% | €25.00

 

 

  1. Cabo Wabo Anejo

 

A brand that was famously founded by rock singer Sammy Hagar as a means to enjoy a house tequila for his cantina in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo Wabo is now owned by Campari and is distilled from agave that are around 8-12 years old. This anejo is aged for 14 months in oak casks before bottling. Golden straw colour. Offers flavours of banana meringue pie, honey roasted nuts, and sugar snap peas with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, delightful, breezy finish.    

 

ABV: 40% | €78.00

 

 

  1. Clase Azul Plata

 

Clase Azul Plata is made from Tequilana Weber Blue Agave in the small Mexican town of Santa Maria Canchesda. Over 100 artisans dedicate their time to creating each unique bottle one at a time. A delightfully smooth flavour with a pleasant hint of sweetness - perfect to drink neat or in your favourite cocktail.

 

ABV: 40% | €125.00

 

 

  1. Patron Gran Platinum

 

The first blanco Tequila to have been released as an Ultra Premium product, or 'Platinum' Tequila. Patron Gran Platinum is created without compromise. It is triple distilled from the Weber Blue Agave and rested in oak vats before being bottled. This was conceived to be a super-smooth sipping Tequila that can be enjoyed in the same way as a malt whisky. Each crystal bottle is individually numbered and is presented in a hand-crafted wooden box. Best served straight, perhaps with a single ice cube if preferred. This would make an amazing Margarita or Mexican Martini.

 

ABV: 40% | €242.00

 

 

  1. Craft Cocktail Tommys Margarita

 

It wouldn’t be National Tequila Day without enjoying a classic Margarita! And this one by Craft Cocktails is the perfect twist on everyone's favourite tequila drink. Tommy's Margarita ditches the orange liqueur in favour of MORE tequila. This makes for a truly sweet Mexican cocktail. Pour over ice for best results, and garnish with a lime wheel.

 

ABV: 15.2% | €35.58

 

 

We hope you enjoy our selection above. Be sure to browse our full range of tequila and mezcal or (travel permitting) why not pop into our store and have a look for yourself. Alternatively, you can also give us a call at 01 675 9744 or contact us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email and one of our in-store experts can help you select the perfect whiskey or drink of your choice to celebrate the day.

 

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