What’s the difference between Blanco, Reposado & Anejo Tequila?
Tequila is a liquor made by fermenting and distilling the aguamiel (sap) of the blue agave plant. It originated around the town of Tequila, in Jalisco state, hence the name. The word has several meanings, including: “wild herb place” (lugar de hierbas silvestres, “Place where people cut” (lugar donde se corta), or “place where people work” (lugar donde se trabaja). Tequila is a Mexican product with Denomination of Origin, which means that no other country is allowed to produce it. There are three major types of Tequila: Blanco (White) – Clear, unaged tequila, that is normally bottled right after distillation. Blanco tequila products are also called “Silver” or Plata (Spanish). Reposado (“Rested”) – Aged in wood at least 60 days. Typically aged in large wooden tanks between 3 and 9 months. The wood imparts color and flavorings to the tequila. Reposado tequila products are commonly referred to and labeled as “Gold” tequilas. Anejo (Aged) – Tequila that is aged a minimum of 1 year in gove
