El Jimador offers three styles of premium tequila; The Blanco is perfect for shots and cocktails, the Añejo is extra-aged for the ultimate sipping experience, and the versatile Reposado sits in between the two. Ta wyjątkowa tequila El Jimador Reposado powstaje w całkowicie naturalnym procesie fermentacji, a w jej składzie jest 100% niebieskiej agawy.

What sets this 100% blue agave tequila above the competition is the type of oak barrels that El Jimador uses. To bring you our insightful drinks reviews, we use a combination of tasting sets, miniatures, full-sized bottles, plus visits and toursof distilleries, breweries and wine tastings, plus bars and pubs worldwide. Unlike other affordable silver tequila, El Jimador’s product has less back-of-the-throat burn than expected.Bought 2nd June 2011 from Selfridge's, Birmingham, England, for a trip to Stonehenge; I wanted something to introduce some friends to 100% agave tequila, and it looks like I really hit paydirt.

A very slight - but not unpleasant - bitterness/sourness comes through, less so when warmed up somewhat; this is coupled with a slightly diminished continuation of the initial taste, albeit without the fruit. During this, Aurelio provided financial and material support to the Catholics and, in response, the distillery was raided and he was forced with his family into exile, leaving his cousin Don David in charge of the facility. As with all Herradura tequila, this starts as a crop of blue agave plants which are harvested and have their leaves removed. I've no idea how this compares to the mixto version (which I have no desire to try unless by some miracle it is actually better than this), but I can say that it walks all over the other mixtos I've tried.As for the aroma coming off the glass, it’s spot on for a typical tequila — herbal notes close to fresh cut grass with a bit of lemon citrus to brighten the whole thing up. Had it shaken on ice first, then poured into a glass and served neat (I like to get a taste of tequila both chilled and room temp).

The old distillery was shut down in the 1960’s and replaced with a newer modern facility, but the old buildings were maintained as a museum. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. These notes are present throughout the spirit and are joined on the nose with fresh citrus, vegetal, and light wood aromas. This has earned a firm place at the moment as my favourite tequila - at least until I get time to try out some more anejos.g. DJ anejo - a mild numbess and a very distant, well-distributed but not overpowering alcohol burn. I'd even go so far as to say it's a great starter tequila for newbies interested in delving into the world of tequila. Later, the piña is harvested, using the same tool to cut off all of the external leaves of the plant, leaving only the pulpy center which is then chopped and cooked in preparation for the mezcal or tequila production. The company makes other tequila products, such as El Jimador, which is the best-selling tequila in Mexico, as well as New Mix, a tequila and grapefruit soda beverage. Allow us to introduce Mexico's bestselling tequila… El Jimador Reposado is aged for 2 months in White Oak barrels before bottling.

It is in this craft passed down among generations that we find our inspiration, el Jimador, the skilled harvester of the agave plant. Nombres/ El conflicto en Tequila Herradura" [Name, Names … and Names/The conflicto at Tequila Herradura]. This authentic Mexican distillery prides itself on producing three stunning tequilas from the Blue agave, a Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. It was David who resisted following the trend in the 1920’s of producing inferior “mixto” tequila, insisting that Herradura always remain 100% blue agave based. NOT YET I'm afraid, the only good Tequilas I have ever bought were in Duty Free on journeys home from Mexico.

The couple modernized tequila production at the hacienda, building a facility that remained in use until 1963. Given the poor showing with the ice, I thought for sure that there would be nothing redeeming in the margarita. As a silver tequila, this blanco’s vibrancy makes it an ideal addition to a margarita, Paloma, or even a bloody maria. el Jimador Tequila is crafted using 100% blue agave and fermented naturally with wild yeast produced by the fruit trees and agave plants surrounding the distillery.