Posts Tagged ‘tequila’

Barrel-Aged Corazon Tequila

Photo   Corazon Tequila has added a very special, very limited edition line to their brand. Expresiones del Corazon, a series of barrel-aged tequilas, joins the collection.   The Expresiones del Corazon line features five 100% agave tequilas that have each been aged in Buffalo Trace whiskey barrels. They are: Buffalo Trace Respado (aged 11 months), George

100 Series: High Proof Tequila from Tarantula

Photo   Everyone loves a higher proof spirit and now Tarantula Tequila is bringing us two: Tarantula Plata 100 and Tarantula Reposado 100.   The new tequilas are bottled at 100 proof and made with 100% blue agave. Talk about a perfect tequila. And at $17.99, these could become a new staple is our margaritas.

The Many Faces of Tequila

Photo Happy Cinco de Mayo, amigos. Cinco de Mayo and tequila are the ultimate combo so we figured today would be a good time to let you in on a little known fact:   There’s not just one kind of tequila.   Believe it or not, there are actually five different classifications that tequila can

Summer Forecast: Ready to Drink Tequila

Photo   We love tequila. In a margarita, a shot with lime and salt, really in any form we can find it. With new booze from Bud Light, Hornitos and Sauza tequila has taken over the ready to drink world right in time for summer.   The first of the premixed tequila drinks coming to

A Bartender’s Dream: The 86 Co.

Photo There’s a new alcohol company on the block called The 86 Co. and it was created by Simon Ford who realized, “Hey, bartenders know a lot. We should probably ask them what they like.” The new company was launched by Ford, and four other partners, two of which are bartenders.  The line of spirits

5 Reasons to Drink This Weekend

Photo We’re not the type of people who need a reason to drink. If we’re breathing, that’s reason enough. But for those who need more, here you go:  1. NHL – Finally. After months of lockout depression, the NHL returns this weekend. Drinks are on Bettman.  2. Inauguration – Obama officially begins his second term

Forget Shots, This Is Sipping Tequila

Photo There’s a classy tequila on the market that you may or may not have heard about – it’s only been around for a few years, but it’s slowly making it’s mark on the luxury beverage sector. It’s called Casa Dragones and it is the brainchild of Bertha Gonzalez Nieves and MTV founder/Clear Channel chairman,

Meet Tequila’s Baby Brother, Mezcal

Photo Prepare to have your mind blown because we are about to broaden your horizons by introducing you to the lesser-known and incredibly delicious Mexican spirit, Mezcal.  Both Tequila and Mezcal are distilled from agave plants, but tequila only uses blue agave. Mezcal involves underground roasting, something that gives it a distinctive, smoky flavor. Like

New & Fairly Noteworthy

Photo Anchor Brewing & Distilling Company has announced their newest booze creation appropriately named HOPHEAD, which is vodka made with hops. The vodka is made with 2 different types of hops and promises all the freshness of hops without any of the bitterness. We think Anchor is raising the bar on spirit innovation and we

New & Fairly Noteworthy

Photo Will Ferrell has decided to raise money for Cancer for College this holiday season. How is he going to do it, you ask? The plan is to travel around North Park, San Diego on Saturday December 15th and stop at various bars and brewing companies. The guests on this bus trip (who will all