If you follow us on Instagram you may already know that our featured spirit this month is tequila.  At both our North Attleboro and Seekonk locations, we are proud to offer a vast, thoughtfully curated selection of tequila.  We have a tequila option for every person and every occasion - from subtly flavored to spicy, from trendy to highly sought after by tequila connoisseurs, from good for mixing a delicious margarita to good for simply sipping.

In honor of today being Cinco de Mayo, allow me to tell you a little bit about the national drink of Mexico.  Tequila is made from the fermented juices of the Weber blue agave plant.  You may have heard that when selecting a tequila, you should always check that the label says "100% agave" and I, too, would suggest that.  Some tequilas contain filler ingredients such as glycerin, caramel coloring, and sweeteners, but if you look for "100% agave" on the label, you can be sure you are drinking a pure tequila.  We offer a number of certified additive-free tequilas at both of our locations

Even though a lot of people associate Mexico and tequila with margaritas, in Mexico tequila is most commonly served neat, without lime or salt.  As a general rule, if I am looking for a sipping tequila, I want a Reposado or Anejo.  There are four types of tequila and they are based on the length of time spent aging - 

Blanco - also known as silver tequila, blanco is clear and can be unaged or aged for typically less than two months.  This is the tequila I choose for margaritas or any other mixed drink

Reposado - sometimes called golden tequila, reposado is aged between two months and a year in oak barrels and has a smoother taste

Anejo - aged between 1 and 3 years, anejo has a more complex flavor profile and takes on a darker amber coloring

Extra Anejo - the most recently added category, extra anejo is aged for a minimum of three years and has a deeper color and refined, richer taste

Each week this month, I plan to feature one or two of the tequilas we have in stock as well as a recipe.  Be sure to check back here and follow us on IG (especially to hear about new items!)